[W126 Coupe] [w126 coupe] is it a Euro or a US ?

[Dean Slone]

I do not enjoy being negative but in every tragedy there are those who would make profit from it.

Be careful of all cars, new and used, imported from Japan after the recent earthquake and tsunami.  

First, buy a detailed inspection looking for signs of being under dirty (flood) water, then buy the vehicle.  
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Markus Meyer 
  To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists 
  Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 4:33
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] [w126 coupe] is it a Euro or a US ?


  WDBCA is US, WDB126 is euro.  Anything could have happened on conversion to US specs, including losing the euro lights.  Cloth seats also is typically a sign of euro.  What year is it?  Pre 86 is most likely 500SEC, post most likely 560SEC.


  On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 7:05 AM, usef nazzal <usef4188 at gmail.com> wrote:

    hey all
     
    I just needed some opinions on this
     
    I have done some research on buying an 560SEC and the most important aspect was to buy a Euro 560SEC. I figured that the best way to check if the car is Euro or US is via the chasis number. 
     
    So i bought one!! the chasis # starts with 126 and continues to have another maybe 5 digits or so (i think there is one or two letters). From a few blogs and forums i understood that this would be a Euro 560SEC. I would like your opinions. I am having a hard time judging from the headlights. Also there is no  "S" and "W" switch beside the gear lever.
     
    Basically i bought the car based on the almost flawless exterior and good interior (fabric). I have done some servicing on it (fluids filters pads etc) she drives great everything seems to work (except cruise control)... reached 170 km\hr with no problems. 
     
    1989 560SEC 
    135000 km
    Imported from Japan
     
    Thanks
    Yousef

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