Klink said:
Love this car! For those that might not have known about it, these are 140 specific wheels and they are the standard equipment wheels on European version 140 coupes starting around 1996. However, the specified size for the tires on these wheels is 255/45/18.
@Donkster I have no connection to this vehicle. I simply like it.
For anyone concerned, the expensive SBC bits on this particular vehicle are still covered by a factory warranty and will remain so until May 2030, unlimited mileage.
I love every S-Class, but the 140 has been my favorite since the day it was introduced and that has yet to change. For those that questioned it, no, the pinstripes did not come from the factory. They were a frequently added dealer option put on to pad the sticker for negotiating back in the day. They can generally be easily removed without paint damage by a professional. I have too many cars, but my most frequent daily is a ‘99 similar to this one. I never find myself driving it and wishing that I was in anything else. If you are looking to try one of these, this model and vintage is the least economically threatening way to do so. And don’t be put off by the six cylinder. This is a shockingly good powertrain. They surprise everybody that drives one if they go in knowing it’s “only a six-cylinder“ It’s completely non-dramatic around town, but if you really need to hustle out in the woods, you just keep your foot in it and let it spin as was always the case with a good European in-line six.
Wow! A fabulous color combination. Usually these beautiful greens are poisoned by being paired with an unattractive beige solar-fading into a sickly pink interior. I love the “smaller S-Class“ manner in which this one has been optioned, the only significant omission being the curiously omitted ventilated front seats. Let those that are going to bitch about the presence of air suspension bitch about it. Cars with air suspension or ABC make their model mates without them feel like poverty on wheels. If this was a station wagon I’d probably be unable to resist it...
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42k-Mile 1997 Mercedes-Benz CL420
Klink said:
Love this car! For those that might not have known about it, these are 140 specific wheels and they are the standard equipment wheels on European version 140 coupes starting around 1996. However, the specified size for the tires on these wheels is 255/45/18.One-Owner 2005 E320 w/45k Miles
Klink said:
@Donkster I have no connection to this vehicle. I simply like it.One-Owner 2005 E320 w/45k Miles
Klink said:
For anyone concerned, the expensive SBC bits on this particular vehicle are still covered by a factory warranty and will remain so until May 2030, unlimited mileage.No Reserve: 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 SWB
Klink said:
I love every S-Class, but the 140 has been my favorite since the day it was introduced and that has yet to change. For those that questioned it, no, the pinstripes did not come from the factory. They were a frequently added dealer option put on to pad the sticker for negotiating back in the day. They can generally be easily removed without paint damage by a professional. I have too many cars, but my most frequent daily is a ‘99 similar to this one. I never find myself driving it and wishing that I was in anything else. If you are looking to try one of these, this model and vintage is the least economically threatening way to do so. And don’t be put off by the six cylinder. This is a shockingly good powertrain. They surprise everybody that drives one if they go in knowing it’s “only a six-cylinder“ It’s completely non-dramatic around town, but if you really need to hustle out in the woods, you just keep your foot in it and let it spin as was always the case with a good European in-line six.One-Owner 2005 E320 w/45k Miles
Klink said:
Wow! A fabulous color combination. Usually these beautiful greens are poisoned by being paired with an unattractive beige solar-fading into a sickly pink interior. I love the “smaller S-Class“ manner in which this one has been optioned, the only significant omission being the curiously omitted ventilated front seats. Let those that are going to bitch about the presence of air suspension bitch about it. Cars with air suspension or ABC make their model mates without them feel like poverty on wheels. If this was a station wagon I’d probably be unable to resist it...