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is this a Euro 420SEL? Or at least the rims?
This is a car for sale by me and I am curious about the rims. Here's a pic.
-David
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Would a Euro engine have more power like the older MB's when compared to American models.
-David (again)
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_____________________________________________ 2000 Honda Accord V6 137k miles 1972 300SEL 4.5 98k miles _____________________________________________ |
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It doesn't look like a Euro to me.
M116: Euro 218 hp US 201 HP |
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Looks like it has US bumpers and aftermarket rims by Centra (I think).
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Looks US to me. Definitely aftermarket wheels and wheel openning mouldings. Does it have a VIN viewable through the windshield drivers side? If it does it is US. I think that holds for all 126 models. They may have started doing like the US on all models at some point though. There should be an emissins sticker on the radiator support if its a US model unless that area has been replaced due to accident.
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WHO is putting that fender trim on all these old MBs?
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'90 300SE 298k -300K and it gets put into retirement. '80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980. Had a: 1973 220 (gas) 1980 300SD 1992 400E |
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Although most of the wheel opening trim is aftermarket. I have seen this trim on a 126 euro car with MB part numbers on it.
There is a history of it as the 100, 108, and 109 chassis had it on many models
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Steve Brotherton Continental Imports Gainesville FL Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1 33 years MB technician |
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I've seen chrome fender trim as factory equipment on W100s and W111/2 coupes and cabrios.
If the EPC picks up the VIN, it's a US-spec car. If the decal under hood mentions EPA standards, it's US-spec car. If the decal in the driver door jamb mentions DOT standards, it's a US-spec car. Most likely, anyway. I don't know if Canadian cars have the same decals as US-spec cars. Steve, does the EPC in wide circulation include Canadian VINs? Sixto 95 S420 87 300SDL |
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Interesting, I only know of two EPCs: US and Euro. I don't know where Canada falls. Maybe someone can post a Canadian Vin and I can see where it falls.
If it is the alpha-numeric it will work on the US system, I would imagine. It seems that I have seen something about Canadian cars in US info. Maybe the daytime headlights.
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Sure looks true blue American to me. I have an 86 Euro 500SE it has shorter bumpers.controls labeled in German,a vacuum head light adjuster on dash and a complience sticker on door jam also vin starts with 126. Wheels would look good on an S10 low rider........
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It is a US version. Euro spec cars have bumpers that look almost like they have collapsed.In addition it has the US sealed beam headlights. No Benz has the fender chrome as either an option or standard. If you don't believe me try getting one past the TUV inspection in Germany!
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Why would fender trim prevent a car from passing TUV? I don't think chrome WHEELS would pass, but I am unsure as to how fendertrim would compromise safety.
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'90 300SE 298k -300K and it gets put into retirement. '80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980. Had a: 1973 220 (gas) 1980 300SD 1992 400E |
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Because the trim would cover rust and ANY rust, even surface rust is enough for the TUV to order it off the road.....notice you don't see many old Benzes in the Fatherland!
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