Vehicle: Two MB S Classes: 1989 560 SEL (W126) AND 1996 S500 (W140)
Location: Southern California
Posts: 4,161
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Originally Posted by Leilani
Yes, I'm only the second owner and it's in pretty mint condition, all stock. Hasn't been my daily driver since 2001, which is why I've been dragging my feet on sell vs. not sell these last 6 years!
However, I think if I just do a couple things like new wheels and tires (similar to obie1's ), maybe add a nav, then it will almost seem like a new car to me and I'll let the ML350 stay home a few days a week!
Great forum, glad to have discovered it doing a search for "mercedes ipod" a few days ago...
hmm, I'm sure we'd all love to see some pics. Sounds like an awesome car, even if it is stock... yeah, if you have one in mint condition, you should just keep it, especially since by this time you have spent money repairing it. Most used cars are troublesome, but once you've personally maintained a car for a few years, it remains pretty reliable... Not to mention that there is nothing on the road today that seems to have the look and feel of the W140. They are really amazing cars.
Yeah, once you get the rims and tires it will look great. You should also get an S600 style grille. They are only about $100, and make a huge difference, IMO. There are also numerous chrome and wood kits avalible for the W140, and they really bring the car up to a whole new level.
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My cars:
BLACK 1996 S500 (W140)
BURGUNDY 1989 560 SEL (W126)
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Vehicle: 2006 ML350 Pewter 1997 HUMMER H1 HMCS White 1994 S420 Black
Location: California
Posts: 16
Stock S420 Pics
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Originally Posted by 1996_S500
hmm, I'm sure we'd all love to see some pics. Sounds like an awesome car, even if it is stock... yeah, if you have one in mint condition, you should just keep it, especially since by this time you have spent money repairing it. Most used cars are troublesome, but once you've personally maintained a car for a few years, it remains pretty reliable... Not to mention that there is nothing on the road today that seems to have the look and feel of the W140. They are really amazing cars.
Yeah, once you get the rims and tires it will look great. You should also get an S600 style grille. They are only about $100, and make a huge difference, IMO. There are also numerous chrome and wood kits avalible for the W140, and they really bring the car up to a whole new level.
All righty, since this is called the "Official W140 Picture thread" I will have to pretty up the S420 sometime soon for a photo shoot (hopefully this California heat wave ends soon) but like I said, it's all stock so it's definitely overshadowed by most here. Even the stereo system is stock.
__________________ 2006 ML350 Pewter/Black, Alcantara Suede, Aluminum Trim Packages: Appearance, Entertainment, Lighting, Moonroof Options: Heated Seats, Hitch, Navigation, Roof Rack, SS Skid Plates Added: 3M Scotchguard Paint Protection Film (Clear Bra) 1997 HUMMER H1 HMCS Wagon, 6.5L Turbo Diesel Engine 1994 S420 Pro Black/Black...yep, this one's a keeper!
When I first got into Mercedes cars I was amazed, it seems like every Mercedes has some modifications to suit the owner.
Some go real crazy and spend $20K in new Brabus leather, or $20 on different tires and wheels, and the AMG people think nothing on replacing those beautiful Brembo brakes with another $15K set with even more pistons and rotors bigger than the stock wheels.
Amazing and FUN.
Certainly I could never have a stock MB, well maybe the new Black series CLK63
__________________ Orion Blue 2003 Coupe, Bi-xenon, 2004.5 Wheels, C32 AMG brakes, AMG sway bars and Eiback springs, Euro Comand, 2005 grill and tail lights, clear turn lens, MB CD Changer, Laurel wood console, shift knob and 3 spoke laurel wood steering wheel
2001 ML320 Gold, 17 inch chrome stock rims, LED rear lights, 207 chrome W164 grille, updated headlights
1969 300SEL 6.3, 300HP 433 ft lbs, 4 wheel ventilated disc brakes, 16 inch HRE rims
The last 14 posts have consisted of 1 pic post 13 discussions. One was about Ebay and parts and some of the talk has even been an actual DESCRIPTION of a W140. Lets get this back to PHOTOS. They don't play this over in the W124 pic posts. Just so I can stay consistent, here is a pic.
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The Mighty AckVig
1997 S320 SWB
The seller I bought mine from is no longer on eBay for some reason....
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Originally Posted by Leilani
All righty, since this is called the "Official W140 Picture thread" I will have to pretty up the S420 sometime soon for a photo shoot (hopefully this California heat wave ends soon) but like I said, it's all stock so it's definitely overshadowed by most here. Even the stereo system is stock.
yeah, don't worry. Once you start modding it, you will most likely once again fall in love with your car , and upgrade it a lot...
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Originally Posted by ackvig
The last 14 posts have consisted of 1 pic post 13 discussions. One was about Ebay and parts and some of the talk has even been an actual DESCRIPTION of a W140. Lets get this back to PHOTOS. They don't play this over in the W124 pic posts. Just so I can stay consistent, here is a pic.
Thank you very much for that Ackvig. I guess we all get carried away with W140's
), maybe add a nav, then it will almost seem like a new car to me and I'll let the ML350 stay home a few days a week!
yeah, if you have one in mint condition, you should just keep it, especially since by this time you have spent money repairing it. Most used cars are troublesome, but once you've personally maintained a car for a few years, it remains pretty reliable... Not to mention that there is nothing on the road today that seems to have the look and feel of the W140. They are really amazing cars.
Even the stereo system is stock. 
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