Hi Don, You're right, when compared to a W123, the 107 pretty sporty. ;-) Sorry - not trying to disparage anyone's favorite W107 - I really liked the 230/250/280SL and the model after the 107 - and that 4.5 V8 was incredible. But, IMHO, the 107 was designed as a boulevard cruiser - which it does well - big engine, smooth ride - a great "date car". Wasn't created for a road course, and it was designed at a time when many compromises were abundent in the auto industry - emissions, safety, 5mph bumpers (then 10mph?) as well as many more competitors. At one time they held their value pretty well - it seems they were always priced in mid teens regardless of age. Then sometime in the 90s they started to come down into the $6k-10K range.
Have a nice day - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 10:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] top 10 fave.was best benz > The 107 is definitely more "sporty" than a 123! I've never driven a > TD, but my SLC is far more nimble than the 240D. Nothing like a sports > car, but better than the 123. > > On Nov 14, 2007 11:06 AM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> you wrote -- <<memories of my '85 TD are of a heavy car that >> > liked to roll and lumber more than handle>> >> >> Sounds like a W107 -- >> >> Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." > -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain > '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.32/1131 - Release Date: > 11/14/2007 4:54 PM > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
