Yikes. Sorry for quoting the whole digest! On Jan 7, 2008, at 9:28 PM, David Bruckman wrote:
> Not to put a damper on things, but despite its size the W201 is a > much safer car than a W123. The W123 was the last MB that was not > specifically designed for offset frontal impact (that started with > the 126 and 201). The 123 also doesn't have seatbelt pre- > tensioners, airbags, or ABS. And you can forget the 115. Those cars > predate the construction of MB's crash engineering facility (1968), > so a lot of the safety engineering was done under pretty primitive > conditions. > > Your best bet might be a W124. The size feels like a W123 but the > crash performance is as good as a W126. I know, I know. I've seen the video, know the MB crash data. But this a perceptual, not a rational, decision. SHe wants old and cute. Hubcaps match the paint, no bundt wheels. Hefty and "sturdy" feeling. I'd get a 124 in a new york minute, but this isn't my car. Showed her pix of a 201 last night. "Too generic. Looks like every other car." Anything designed after the 126 gets that reaction. So, I'm enjoying the challenge of the search. D _______________________________________ 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
