As you mention it, my 400SE also has that smell after couple full-throttle blasts...
Fun Fun Fun with the V8, guess the smell is the "compromise" we have to make....
Andy Kuo
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- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400SE
- Moonstone Grey/Black Leather
- Blue/Red Headlights
- Xenon-Look Foglights
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