I don't see myself driving any other car other than a W126. Nothing out there impresses me. Well, maybe a SL65 AMG. But that's about it. [shrimpton - 2/17/2005 7:07 PM
... not so long ago I was tempted to buy a w140 600sel - sel 600 - s600l -....whatever, but seems that suddenly these 600 car's are for sale left right and centre for real cheap. Looking at other Merc. models I also see the arse falling out of their market value as well. To my mind too complicated - better value to be found in other makes, and so the three point star has really lost it's spark.
Whenever I look at my lovely 560sel, I see a now classic Merc. Yeah - so now I'm 50 - old stuff is retaining yesteryear values.
It's just that I'm not tempted anymore to upgrade.
Any similar sentiment on here?
No doubt about it. It's all marketing and perception. If you can make your car look like a million, and convince someone that it is worth a million, you'll get a million plus.The market value is what the Buyer would like to offer and the seller would prepare to take.
I love my W126 ! It is my work horse.
No upgrades for me, either. Particularly if you’re talking about a newer MB. If anything I’m planning on ‘degrading.’ [shrimpton - 2/16/2005 3:07 AM
It's just that I'm not tempted anymore to upgrade.
Any similar sentiment on here?
I believe that perception is correct – especially if you listen to my mechanic curse at those ML SUV things made in Alabama. He says everything after the w126 chassis is ‘crap.’ Can’t argue with that.shrimpton - 2/16/2005 3:42 AM
My perception is that many Merc's that follow the w126 are destined to early oblivion. Comments?