[lander91]

Im asking this and a few other questions later to get a feel for the current "niche" that we occupy, that is the niche full of the W126 obssesed.

Question:
Would the avaliability of aftermarket performance parts for the 117 engines make it easier to enjoy your V8 powered W126 and potentially keep it for longer despite its (the W126's) advancing age?

This question is in the context of avaliable "substitues", that is cars that offer close to the same fulfilment of the W126 but are more modern and offer things like better reliability, a better performance to economy ratio (power to weight) etc, that could potentially make you sell/get rid of your W126. And the current economic climate.

Now this is mainly focused at those who regularly use their W126, those that only get it out on a sunny saterday arnt really affected too much by the previously stated context.

The reason for the question is that Ive chosen to continue development of one of the 560 engines I have into a race engine for a project/assignment, and I need to fulfill the other parts of the assesment that include things like market research, industry trends, sustainability and project management.

cheers

 

[lander91]

^^^^ Ok, so is it safe to say that these days its getting harder to justify keeping a V8 W126?
Would a bolt on EFI solution for a V8 W126 and the corresponding fuel economy and performance increase give a new lease on life in terms of being able to live with it?
Its obviously yes for that question for most of us but is it enough?

 

[lander91]

Thanks guys, I knew there was a want for this type of aftermarket support, I just needed a few opinions. I am alos of the "yes" crowd seeing as I just bought another 560sel.