how about giving your opinion on comparing which one of these is a better candidate to keep and drive regularly. i open this up to all for opinions. i think its a classic comparison. here are the ads as placed.
Jack

car no. 1:
1990 560 SEL
217k miles
charcoal ext, beige int.
Price $5000
Comments
Must Sell. Make Me An Offer. Excellent mechanical & cosmetic condition. 35k on rebuilt engine, 22k on new transmission. Drives and shifts like brand new. Interior practically showroon. Wood in excellent condition. Exterior/paint very good as well. Don't let the bad photo fool you. Heated seats front & rear, rear power reclining seat option, telescoping steering wheel, rebuilt cylinder heads, timing chain, guide, rails ++ (engine practically new), 22k on new MB factory transmission. Car maintained with open check book over the years. Breaking system rebuilt, rotors, calipers, starter, ac condenser, blower motor, ball joints, belts, hoses, fuel pump etc. Have service records. More photos by request.
Options Installed
Driver Air Bag; Anti-Lock Brakes; Air Conditioning; Alloy Wheels; Cruise Control; Passenger Air Bag; Rear Window Defroster; Power Seats; AM/FM Stereo Cassette; Leather Seats; Power Door Locks; Power Mirrors; Power Windows; Power Steering; Sunroof/Moonroof; Tilt Wheel;

car no.2:
1987 560 SEL
silver ext, gray int.
199,326 miles
Price $5495 Comments
I have taken special care of this vehicle through the years and have the Merecedes-Benz Service records to document its history. The car has always been maintained by Merecedes-Benz mechanics. The car looks and drives like new. The interior is in great condition, as the pictures will show. Here is an opportunity to own a solid, safe and well maintained Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL. This car has many years of service left in style and comfort. The maintenance records total over $17,000 in Service since 1993. I MUST SELL due to new vehicle delivery. Can't keep all three cars...Motivated Seller ...make me a offer. Please feel free to call or e-mail with any inquiries. Thanks for your interest.
Options Installed
Driver Air Bag; Anti-Lock Brakes; Air Conditioning; Alloy Wheels; Cruise Control; Rear Window Defroster; Power Seats; AM/FM Stereo Cassette; Leather Seats; Power Door Locks; Power Mirrors; Power Windows; Power Steering; Sunroof/Moonroof; Tinted Glass; Tilt Wheel;

Why was the engine in the 1st one reduilt so young? Who rebuilt it? Look at them both, whichever one is in better condition with better records, is the one to buy.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Ok I read your post again, they just did the top end on the 1st one, that is commen. They 2nd one should have had it done to.
Rebuilt transmission is a plus

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200