Mercedes Limo vs. Chevy Express Van

[Trae]

As some of you know, I have a large family and need some major people hauling capacity.
Most driving we do is on interstate highways.
What do you 560 Gurus have to say about this?

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4221395974.html

 

[gerryvz]

Just a custom US-spec, V126 four-foot stretch. Not factory.
Looks like an excellent car for alabassi, and local for him too.

 

[Glen]

Not a 560 guy but it looks like it can only seat 6 total. Looks pretty cool though.
For plain transportation, a W124 wagon might be a better option.

 

[Trae]

Have had the wagon for 12 years.
OK while kids are small, however, they are mostly teenagers now.
Wife and I think the separation would be great.
They would have to call us on the phone to talk and we could enjoy privacy in the front!

 

[gerryvz]

Have had the wagon for 12 years.

So when are you rebuilding the top end on it ?!?

 

[Trae]

Shouldn't be a problem with all of your step-by-step instructions.
I do wonder if it has had some of the major items, ie. . . new chain, injectors, suspension, etc.

The kids think it would be cool.

 

[gerryvz]

My injectors (and you can see from the test reports that I attached) were in excellent condition. I got a personal call from the technician at Deatchworks in OKC to discuss the test results before he packaged and sent the injectors to me. He said that they were in great condition for having 202K miles on them.

I am looking forward to seeing if there is any difference in power, drivability or mileage after I get the rebuild job done. The only reason I commenced my top-end job was because of two small oil leaks at the rear of the head (normal) and a front timing chain cover leak (which is totally fixable without bothering with the head). I knew there was plenty of rubber and soft parts that needed to be replaced, and boy have I been proven correct

 

[gsxr]

See if you can find a factory six-door W124 limo!

 

[Maui]

It's unique.

This one has been for sale on CL locally for several months.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/4265768290.html

 

[gerryvz]

It's unique.

This one has been for sale on CL locally for several months.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/4265768290.html

I think that's something that Dave could actually get into ....

- W140 -- CHECK
- M119 -- CHECK
- PROXIMITY -- CHECK

 

[Maui]

But would it qualify as a sport compact?

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