are very good. i dont have personal experience with the 16v engine, but i suspect it is like other complicated benzes. worth the investment but if you dont have money to spend on parts and a lot of energy to spend on labor, it will be very tiring to keep on the road as a daily driver. if you are on a tight budget and need a car to drive you might be happier with a more simple model of benz, like a diesel with a stick.

but if you have time and money to spend a sixteen valve is a collectible that will in time be worth more than most benzes. they are really fun to drive too. i test drove one twice. it turned out to be the same car two or three years apart with different sellers. that one felt like it wasnt running right to me. it just wasnt as eager as i thought it should be. i felt that the ig or valve timing was off. the seller swore it was ok. the seats and suspension and shifting and brakes are absolutley top notch. very nice to drive.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.