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View Poll Results: part or fix?
part it out 4 14.81%
fix it 23 85.19%
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Old 08-05-2008, 05:23 PM
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over 85% say fix it! this has always been one of my 'must own one list' vehicles so i'm real eager to see the extent of the damage. thx for the responses and keep voting!

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Old 08-05-2008, 11:29 PM
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I am aware the grill is not the same but wont a w126 hood fit on a SEC coupe since it same is size???
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Old 08-06-2008, 09:26 AM
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No the front sheet metal on the sedans and coupes is different.

What some of the aftermarket guys did in the 80's was put the coupes front sheet metal on the sedan.
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Old 08-07-2008, 04:03 AM
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Nice way to break in an engine...
That is an utterly ignorant remark.

The 560 engine was designed to cruise all day at its top speed on the autobahn

At 145 mph the tach was showing only 4800 rpm, the car had Z rated (149 mph) tires that were pretty new and the car was in excellent mechanical shape
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Old 08-07-2008, 04:58 AM
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He was talking about the BMW, not your SEC. He even quoted that section.
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Old 08-07-2008, 08:45 AM
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Just yesterday, coming from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, a 287 mile trip, on the road near Barstow, some hotshot and his friend were driving a brand new BMW 330i cabriot, so new it still did even have plates on , just the temp tags and the licence plate inserts from the selling new car dealer, Alexander BMW in Los ANgeles

They tried to overtake me, but were no match for my experience and skill on handling my AMG modded SEC.

At speeds above 135 mph they could not catch and pass, and finally gave up when they exited at Baker, after about a half an hour.
Thr Bimmer is corked @ 127 MPH
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Old 08-07-2008, 09:49 AM
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just found out the one i bought is a 1991
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Old 08-07-2008, 09:51 AM
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He was talking about the BMW, not your SEC. He even quoted that section.
yeah, he was referring to the 'new' bmw, i thought
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Old 08-07-2008, 02:56 PM
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Most new BMW's are throw away leased cars, so run it to the stops from mile one. Just remember to change the oil every 20k and your good!
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Old 08-07-2008, 04:10 PM
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just picked up this crashed 1990 560 sec. hit in the front, clear title. 140k, decent condition. i'm wondering if i should fix it or part it? rt front fender, hood, grill are gone and rad support is bent but it isn't much worse than that. picking it up friday.

According to the photo you show in your sig line, you have 5 MB vehicles. Why do you not only want a 6th but want to rescue one from the recycle bin to do so?
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Old 08-07-2008, 04:14 PM
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I would think you get more money parting it than you would see fixing it. That is, if you have the time and storage space.
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According to the photo you show in your sig line, you have 5 MB vehicles. Why do you not only want a 6th but want to rescue one from the recycle bin to do so?
uh, so he can give it to me?
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Old 08-07-2008, 11:40 PM
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According to the photo you show in your sig line, you have 5 MB vehicles. Why do you not only want a 6th but want to rescue one from the recycle bin to do so?
i wish i only had 5 mb cars....sheesh. i think the count is 8 not counting the "new" one, and i may be looking at another sec the guy has for sale when i go to get that one...i need help, and possibly some medication
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Old 08-08-2008, 12:58 AM
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Their is no such thing as having to many Mercedes.

Actualy I think the minimum number is 3. One daily driver, a classic, and a sports/weekend car.

Throw a sports car and a work truck in and your up to 5. So you need at least 5 cars for personal use!

Naturaly if they are all the same color combo you score extra points!
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Old 08-08-2008, 09:16 PM
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well i got it! rad support is able to be pulled but the driver side front frame rail is crunched. i'll try to pull it but that might do this one in as a builder. car is really nice otherwise. i will take some pics as i try to unbend the damage!@
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