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CHARLIE´s V140, 1992 Mercedes Benz 600 SEL

Old Oct 27, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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CHARLIE´s V140, 1992 Mercedes Benz 600 SEL

Here is some pictures of my Mercedes Benz 600 SEL

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More photos and info in my thread in mbentusiastklubb forum;
http://www.mbentusiastklubb.com/smf/...?topic=10582.0
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 01:59 AM
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Sharp! Very sharp! Only 139 W140 S600's made.
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by benica
Only 139 W140 S600's made.
I think you'll have to elaborate on that one...
According to Mercedes, over 7000 long 600 1992 models were made;
http://www.mb-w140.de/Produktionszahlen/index.htm

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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 07:08 AM
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Will the tires hold up at 180 mph?Will they handle hard cornering? I wonder why Nascar does not use them.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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Will the tires hold up at 180 mph?Will they handle hard cornering? I wonder why Nascar does not use them.
why on earth would anyone drive even close to that speed on public roads?!?

nascars doesn't use them because nascars are used for 'racing'(or specifically, driving fast in a circle). The whole purpose of those cars' existence has nothing to do with Charlie's car.
nascar uses racing slicks.. do you, on your daily driver? if not, why not? yeah.

different stroked for different folks... these probably suit his driving conditions just fine. Charlie, the wheels ARE a bit big for me, i liked your old BBS size, but the lip on these is nice!

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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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nice car, shame about the wheels. looks like you stole them off some thug's Caprice
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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Ok.Then its about looks then.I was wondering why race cars don't run low profile.
So in my case I'll stick with some sidewall meat.
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlieV12
Here is some pictures of my Mercedes Benz 600 SEL






















More photos and info in my thread in mbentusiastklubb forum;
http://www.mbentusiastklubb.com/smf/...?topic=10582.0
The wheels look too big in my opinion.
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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S600... big accessories for a BIG car !

The S600 is a HUGE car !
In my opinion... NOTHING looks huge on a Huge car...
Just responding to the people who say 20 inch rims look too big ???
Here is MY S600... with 20's and I enjoy the ride Very much !
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Originally Posted by shawauv
The S600 is a HUGE car !
In my opinion... NOTHING looks huge on a Huge car...
Just responding to the people who say 20 inch rims look too big ???
Here is MY S600... with 20's and I enjoy the ride Very much !
That looks great!! Who's the manufacturer of your wheels?
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Originally Posted by shawauv
The S600 is a HUGE car !
In my opinion... NOTHING looks huge on a Huge car...
Just responding to the people who say 20 inch rims look too big ???
Here is MY S600... with 20's and I enjoy the ride Very much !
wow, those wheels are huge.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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the car looks really clean man! i like the rims alot. did you do anything for the tail lights? everyone say to smoke them out but i really dont want to. i saw one guy on the highway who blacked out the white bar across the bottom, it made the taillights looks seperated. I have a 500sel and i love it. i just have to get it repainted all black. its the grey and black 2 tone right now.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by CharlieV12
Here is some pictures of my Mercedes Benz 600 SEL






















More photos and info in my thread in mbentusiastklubb forum;
http://www.mbentusiastklubb.com/smf/...?topic=10582.0
Nice SEL probably the best one I've seen modded & on rims(the 22's look good!) just a couple questions.. Hows the ride quality? & Does the steering wheel vibrate at a certain speed? Im actually looking to buy a W140 soon & would like to add 22in wheels also.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by shawauv
The S600 is a HUGE car !
In my opinion... NOTHING looks huge on a Huge car...
Just responding to the people who say 20 inch rims look too big ???
Here is MY S600... with 20's and I enjoy the ride Very much !


Funnily Your 20" look smaller than Charlies' 20" !
I don't understand why exactly, but it has to do with the styling of the wheel itself. Ps. Charlies" are 20? I haven't seen him mention the size, to me they look like 21", have I missed a post somewhere where he mentions the size!?
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i drive them all, fast and hard
what size rims are they, what are tire size, and who makes them..i like the design,

what the round thing on the front fender behind the front corner light
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlieV12
Here is some pictures of my Mercedes Benz 600 SEL






















More photos and info in my thread in mbentusiastklubb forum;
http://www.mbentusiastklubb.com/smf/...?topic=10582.0
The car is in great condition,was it in that condition when you bought it????
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That's wheels really ugly on this car. Monoblock safe the best for W140.
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This wheels really looks ugly in this car. 19 inch ANG Monoblock wheels would look super nice in W140.
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 12:54 PM
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Welcome,the more experienced people,the better...Im gonna buy a W140 1992-1999,in your opinion are these cars worth buying???
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The W140 is, IMO, one of the best generations of cars to ever come out of Germany. It has such a presence on the road and really encompasses this light elegance when you see it drive by. Its one of those cars that can be very under the radar at first glance only to find yourself taking attention to all the little details and trying to figure out why you like this car so much (maybe just me). Every time I see a good example I wish I could trade my car for it. Keep in mind, this car retailed for over $100k at one point in time, being that most examples are getting past the 20 yr old mark, things are going to need replacing, not due to poor build quality but at 20 yrs plastic and oil based components start to oxidize and crack, become brittle in the winter, electric gremlins start to creep up, repair on the air ride suspension can also cost some pretty pennies. Now i am not trying to deter you at all, there is a chance you come across a great example that has had a owner who took care of most of these things throughout ownership but i have been looking to buy one and have only found 1 example that I went and looked at. Mercedessource on youtube has some amazing insight into what it takes to own and maintain one of these legends realistically:
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Make those wheels out of wood and you could use them in the movie, "Wagons West."
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P. S. Yes, I think those wheels are ugly as sin, but if the owner thinks they're great, then so be it. Beauty is in the eye . . . Someone important said that . . . I think he was important.
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what size rims are they, what are tire size, and who makes them..i like the design,

what the round thing on the front fender behind the front corner light
This must have been a diplomatic services car. Those pieces on the front fenders are flag mounts.

IMHO the wheels are too large. The car can handle up to 20" rims. Those appear to be at least 22", based on the sidewall width...

Edit: NM. Just realized I responded to an ancient thread...

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