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A major milestone in the SL Yesterday! I have been truly blessed with these amazing fall days we've been having here lately. There should be snow on the ground by now!
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Sweet - you hit 40 MPH!!!
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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I thought I loved the MB more overall, but I have been driving the SVX solid for the past two weeks, and it has strengths that the MB hasn't. Now I love them both a lot. |
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May I add to your list of best Mercedes, my recent purchase: Yes... it is rough now and it has rusty floors. But with time, I will make her look like this with the exact same color and upholstery:
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. Last edited by SilverSpear; 04-30-2011 at 12:47 PM. |
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You have two of the best Mercedes ever created. We owned W124 bodies for almost 20 years before we sold our coupe last year (it was a 1990 300CE-24) for a 2004 320E
My 300CE is a 1992 model, Arctic White with a custom SL front nose. With 178,000 kilometres on the odometer, it runs like a brand new car and the exterior is pristine except for a couple of tiny chips that were covered with factory-match touch-up. A good cut polishing would make it like new. I am continually amazed at this car (the 300CE). It sounds and operates like a fine swiss watch. And the durability is legendary .. I intend on keeping this car for the next 30 years or so. But/and .. I am also very impressed with the SVX. Nothing drives and rides like it, to my knowledge. |
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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Yeah nice cars until you have to maintain them. My mom must get tired of paying 2k to have rotors and brake pads done on her new one.
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I have to agree here - my 300CE looks and drives like new - despite being over 20 years old! Every time I drive it, I am impressed with how solid and tight it feels. When they say "they don't make them like they used to" - they are right!! I certainly wouldn't have a modern Mercedes - they are simply not built to the same standard. I will admit that to drive, I do prefer the SVX - it has a far more responsive engine and transmission, and quicker steering. It simply feels lighter on its feet. The 300CE has the edge in quietness, ride comfort and refinement however. What can I say - I like both of them! Jason.
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1992 Charcoal Grey SVX - 165,000km 1992 Ruby Red SVX - 165,000km ....now with sequential VIN numbers! 1986 Holden (Isuzu) Piazza Turbo - 225,000km 1993 Mercedes W140 S500 Coupe - 153,000km 1990 Mercedes W124 300D - 313,000km EG33 + 4EAT + VTD AWD = SVX |
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I will admit that to drive, I do prefer the SVX - it has a far more responsive engine and transmission, and quicker steering. It simply feels lighter on its feet. The 300CE has the edge in quietness, ride comfort and refinement however.
Different cars .. for me it depends upon what mood I am in. The MB 300CE is like driving your favorite living room down the highway, except with firm yet supple suspension and amazing steering that goes exactly where you point it, effortlessly .. all whilst whirring like a fine swiss watch. 90 mph cruising with one finger on the steering wheel. The SVX is like a nice peppy romp down a steep cruising on my favorite skis at Whistler when I am carving all my turns just so and the snow is in nice condition. Smooth, stable, a light kick in the pants when you step on the gas pedal ... all whilst tracking quietly at 2700 rpms. 90 mph cruising with one finger on the steering wheel. Like I said, I love them both a lot. |
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I couldn't have put it better myself! Jason.
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1992 Charcoal Grey SVX - 165,000km 1992 Ruby Red SVX - 165,000km ....now with sequential VIN numbers! 1986 Holden (Isuzu) Piazza Turbo - 225,000km 1993 Mercedes W140 S500 Coupe - 153,000km 1990 Mercedes W124 300D - 313,000km EG33 + 4EAT + VTD AWD = SVX |
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Oh my ...
I just got back from a 75 kilometre cruise in my 300CE after not having driven it for almost a month. I had forgotten ... Did I mention I love this car ? I said, and stand by, liking the SVX as much because of its unique character, but frankly I think that the 300CE is a better-engineered and higher quality machine. But I know I am lucky to have two such fine old machines ;-) |
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Wondering how the SL experience is going...quite a few nice ones for sale in my area (new haven, CT) want to buy one as a "Sunday driver"...
Also looking at nice 1993 Lotus Esprit...
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Is the Esprit still a 4 cyl? They only require 1/2 the annual upkeep costs as the eight does. They are a steal of the market but unless you know what you are doing when shopping it is the seller who is doing the stealing.
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Yes, it is a four cyl, well maintained, just did timing belt, changed to green dot sprockets to get better torque. I didn't drive it, but it sure looked nice!The V8 didnt come out until 97-98
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Cheers! Gordon 1997 Ebony #308 113k "The Black Diva"SOLD 1992 Black over Liquid Silver 152k SOLD 1992 Ebony 251k 444 SOLD 1999 Silver SLK230 134k SOLD 1997 Green Outback 137k SOLD 2013 Honda Accord I4 SOLD 2015 Subaru Crosstrek 30k 2018 Tesla M3 30k |
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