[W126 Coupe] Mr Magoo's 380SEC Pros and Cons

[Shayegan, Richard]

Isn't a 420 just a bored out 380 with a fancy pants electronic fuel
injection? Perhaps the boring out was a bit too much? At only 4mm wider
bore (same stroke) I kinda doubt it. I like the pre-86's myself because
at least in the sedans they had IMHO a better headlight look, less sound
insulation, and had nets on the back of the front seats instead of
leather pockets.

 

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Mister McGoo
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 4:23 PM
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Mr Magoo's 380SEC Pros and Cons

 

I don't know of any particular problem with the 420 engine.  The engine
appears to be developed directly from the 380.  I have heard a number of
people dump on the 420 but, as I said, personally I have had no
experience with them good or bad.  

Why '86 - '91?  Because that's when they were offered in the 126.  They
replaced the 380 from '80 - '85.  Maybe it was an attempt to provide a
bit more power?

I suspect there is nothing "less desireable" about the 420.  I only know
one person with a 420SEL, 225,000 Km and he has had no abnormal
problems.

I guess I am asking if anyone with experience with the 420's to comment.
I intend to ask some questions myself.  I'm curious now.

-Bellamy

>From: "bruce tranter" <cousinbruce at hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
>Subject: [W126 Coupe] Mr Magoo's 380SEC Pros and Cons 
>Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 14:36:05 -0400
>
>Mr Magoo
>WHY
>What is the problem you elude to in the 420SEL of the 86-91 model 
>years?
>
>Doesn't seem top be much different than the 560. Exception being 
>Motor Size, Rear Suspension, and the trunk carpeting.
>But I'd stilll like to know.
>Bruce
>
>
>
>ON THE OTHER HAND... I keep hearing that the 380 is fine, but you 
>don't want a 420 ('86-'91).&nbsp; Does anybody know why not?&nbsp; 
>(I suspect there is no substance to the comment because there are 
>simply&nbsp;not that many around.&nbsp; I've never worked on one, 
>but they LOOK the same.)</P>

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