[W126 Coupe] For Sale

[samsisic at comcast.net]

Tom, Camran and all... 

All things considered, at the risk of sounding fanatical, there is nothing out there in luxury coupe land, new or old, that comes remotely close to the true " VALUE ", that which renders anything useful or estimable; price; importance; excellence:, of the SEC... No matter how tall you are or how much you weigh... ;-) 

Those of you who own, love and enjoy these know this... 

The fact that one can pick up one of these SEC's in great condition for a song still AMAZES me!! 

Camran, if I didn't already have a good one, I would be picking yours up in short order. 

Now, if I can only find someone to help me convert mine to run on electromagnetic propulsion... :-) 

Cheers! 

Sam 

88, 560 SEC 





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Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 12:01:48 EDT 
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] For Sale 
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Hi Camran, 
  
Yes, I agree, there are many things I like about my 560 SEC too and  I  am 
not intending to sell mine anytime soon. I have owned it since 1997 and   
purchased it with 43,000 miles on it. It now has about 110,000 miles. It has   
been well cared for and still gets lots of favorable comments when seen by   
someone who is aware that it is a unique automobile. I am just saying, they 
are  expensive to keep in top condition. For example, replacement of 
something as  simple as a pair of head gaskets can run up to $4500.00, and that does 
not  include any valve grinding. It is unusual to get out of the shop for 
less  than a thousand bucks and that is at a shop that is very good, but 
charges about  30% less than the local Benz dealer. When I hear of one being 
sold, they do  seem to be trading at fire sale prices compared to a couple of 
years  ago. 
  
Benz has not really made an adequate replacement for it since it was   
discontinued. I am 6' 4" tall and weigh about 350 lbs, so most of their current   
offerings are too small for me, and I do like the extra wide doors that are   
on the coupe. Since the prices are way down, I may pick up another 560 SEC 
or a  560 SL sedan. 
  
Many years ago, I did all of my own mechanical work and did lots of   
complete engine rebuilds, tune ups and automotive electrical work for other   
people. Now, tri focal glasses and lack of time preclude doing my own work, but   
I still enjoy driving a unique car on Saturday night! 
  
Sounds like yours is very low mileage? Do you drive it on long trips? Have   
you cruised it above 120 MPH? 
They are as stable at 120 MPH as most cars are at 70 MPH. You do have to   
keep a sharp eye out for the high way patrol. I understand there is a fuel   
flow restrictor that comes into play at about 138 MPH, but I haven't managed 
to  trip it yet. 
  
Best Regards, 
  
Tom Seitz 
  

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