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W140 Vs W210: Neighbor Going For A Classic Benz, Which One Is Better?(Pics) by Explorers(m): 8:36am On Jun 30, 2020
A neighbor/friend planning to get 98/99 W140 (S class) or 01/02 W210(E class).

V6 3.2L Engine in both.


Few days ago we had discussion about both cars with a Toyota mechanic who came to fix a camry around.

The mechanic said the W140 is one of the worst model ever produced by Benz despite the luxury.

He asked us, 'when was the last time you saw the car on the road or on a dealership lot?' and i was like 'is been years o'

He continued, 'most owners end up parking them in garage under cover leather or jack up on stones'

He said the W140 is not reliable, there's always engine problem, gear issues, electrical issues and parts can be very very expensive.

We don't know maybe the bros is speaking base on his experience with 1 or 2 units of the car.

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Re: W140 Vs W210: Neighbor Going For A Classic Benz, Which One Is Better?(Pics) by Explorers(m): 8:36am On Jun 30, 2020
Told him to consider the W210 because is still much very available on the road here.

I've seen like few this morning.

I don't know if im right

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Re: W140 Vs W210: Neighbor Going For A Classic Benz, Which One Is Better?(Pics) by kingreign(m): 8:45am On Jun 30, 2020
The 3.2 aren't same engine pls.
The W140 sports a 3.2 straight 6 M104 engine
While the W210 sports a 3.2 V6 M112 engine.
It was only in pre-98 models of W210 that M104 engines were used.

The W140 is a better built vehicle, it's a full sized limousine some even came with double glazed glasses and better quality leather upholstery and won't suffer similar reliability issues the W210 suffered from.

The W210 suffered from extensive rust issues.

Personally, I'd do the W140 if I'm to choose between both.

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Re: W140 Vs W210: Neighbor Going For A Classic Benz, Which One Is Better?(Pics) by SocialJustice: 9:07am On Jun 30, 2020
I prefer the S class 'Beast.' Like you said, ask from other mechanics, ask oga gazzuzz too. If gazzuzz can fix a car then there's no need being afraid to get it.

I feel the reason the beast vanished from Nigerian roads is the poor fuel economy. I still see one or two every now and then.

This life sha, there was a time my dream cars were the benz regular and beast. Being a gadget freak, can't take my eyes off the 2017 Honda Accord hybrid touring currently.

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Re: W140 Vs W210: Neighbor Going For A Classic Benz, Which One Is Better?(Pics) by Explorers(m): 9:34am On Jun 30, 2020
SocialJustice:
I prefer the S class 'Beast.' Like you said, ask from other mechanics, ask oga gazzuzz too. If gazzuzz can fix a car then there's no need being afraid to get it.

I feel the reason the beast vanished from Nigerian roads is the poor fuel economy. I still see one or two every now and then.

Dont really think the bolded because ive seen v6, v8, and v12.

If is just the fuel, people will go for the smallest engine.
Thanks bro.

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Re: W140 Vs W210: Neighbor Going For A Classic Benz, Which One Is Better?(Pics) by Flexherbal(m): 1:37pm On Jun 30, 2020
kingreign:
The 3.2 aren't same engine pls.
The W140 sports a 3.2 straight 6 M104 engine
While the W210 sports a 3.2 V6 M112 engine.
It was only in pre-98 models of W210 that M104 engines were used.

The W140 is a better built vehicle, it's a full sized limousine some even came with double glazed glasses and better quality leather upholstery and won't suffer similar reliability issues the W210 suffered from.

The W210 suffered from extensive rust issues.

Personally, I'd do the W140 if I'm to choose between both.
Re: W140 Vs W210: Neighbor Going For A Classic Benz, Which One Is Better?(Pics) by Eddee(m): 11:27pm On Jun 30, 2020
kingreign:


The W140 is a better built vehicle, it's a full sized limousine some even came with double glazed glasses and better quality leather upholstery and won't suffer similar reliability issues the W210 suffered from.

The W210 suffered from extensive rust issues.

Personally, I'd do the W140 if I'm to choose between both.

The S-Class with the straight block anytime, any day - at the very least, make it an M119 under the hood and just like Berlin, you can take my breathe away!!!

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