hi guys...

im a diesel guy proud owner of a 1980 300sd...

i am in austin texas and looking to purchase a 1987 420sel

anyone have any reviews on the late 80's mercedes gas engines compared to the diesels?

and just overall opinion on the ride...ie 1987 with 250,000 for 1700 in great shape...

opine please..

much appreciated

lyle

If you want to go for V8 get 560SEL not 420SEL. Gas consumption almost the same but performance like earth and sky.

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380SE 1984 <------- Totaled by flipping accident
300SE 1988 <------- Sold
Volvo S70 2000 <---- 4 family
Opel Omega 2002 <-- 4 family
560SEC 1989 <------ Sold
560SEL 1990 <------ Sold
560SEL 1991 <------ 4 my mother
560SEL 1989 <------ Sold
600SEL 1992 <------ Current

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If you end up with 20mpg, you will be dreaming.
For that kind of money, I'd look for a 124 body (300E).

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