The SEC/S-Coupe/CL-Class Thread

[Fulcrum525]

This is a thread that is dedicated to the large S-Class based coupes starting with the C126 SECs to the latest C216. I think this should be a discussion on what you love about your favorite model but also what you like and dislike about all the others.

• I love the look of the 560SEC but if I was to buy a model I think I would like to have something a little more modern. However I certainly wouldn't complain if I had one

• The C140 might fit my bill but I think it is the most blocky of all the CLs. However with that being said I think the C140 certainly has the greatest presence due to it's shear size and upright stance.

• I think the C215 while not being a reliability dream is a very good looking and well packaged car. Cooled seats would definitely be a plus in the summer.

• Even though it's technologically the best car you can buy....I'm not a fan of the styling on the C216, the taillights remind me of an Acura and it does look quite bulky.

C126


C140


C215



C216

[Fulcrum525]

Interior Shots
C126



C140



C215



C216

[JohnM.]

Euro engined 560SEC please.

[TylerH860]

For a DD I'd take a CL55 with a 560SEC running close in second place.

[Jim B.]

Already voted with my pocketbook about 15 years ago.

It's already lasted me longer than most American marriages last.

[johnathan1]

Hey, I'm in that picture!! ^^^^

I have owned the C126, and it is an amazing car.

If I had a choice though, it would definitely be the C216. Not just because it is the newest, but because I have been absolutely in love with it since it came out. Every time I see one drive by, it's in slow motion with the "Love Theme" from Romeo and Juliet playing. lol

[t walgamuth]

I really like the 126 coupes. They are stylish, very simple and rugged if you get an early one and reasonably quick. I only sold mine because the door was too long to get in and out easily in my pull in parking space!

[pj67coll]

126, purely on aesthetic terns, though the finny coupe is a beautiful car as well. The 140 is too disproprotioned and the later things just look jappanese.

- Peter

[Hatterasguy]

I like them all.

[Fulcrum525]

Originally Posted by pj67coll

..... and the later things just look jappanese.

- Peter

I can see where you are coming from with the W216 but I think the W215 is pure Mercedes styling.

[The Swede]

Originally Posted by Fulcrum525

I can see where you are coming from with the W216 but I think the W215 is pure Mercedes styling.

I like the 215 styling good enough, but stay away from the V12. V8 should be fast enough for most fools.

[pj67coll]

Originally Posted by Fulcrum525

I can see where you are coming from with the W216 but I think the W215 is pure Mercedes styling.

Sorry I think the last "pure Mercedes style" was wt 140. But to each their own. Aesthetics are largely subjective after all.

- Peter.

[DieselPaul]

My dad had the W140, we dubbed it "the pig" for good reason, god that was such a large car.

W126 is my personal favorite, quietly searching for the right one for the right money on the right day haha. Not dying to get one just yet but given the right opportunity I'll jump. I keep looking at ones friends come up with, nothing nice enough yet.

[PaulC]

The w126, particularly in Euro trim, has such a clean and timeless look about it. However, I like the massiveness of the w140, especially those heavy c-pillars. It justs looks so...unapproachable.

[iwrock]

C215 CL65 AMG





The best part is that great looking C pillar. With the windows down... Oh man, cargasm.


The worst part is the f-ugly headlights.