Hello to the S-Class and Sterngemeinde! For some time I have been looking for a w126, 2nd series. The car has been doing it to me since my childhood, my father drove two of these cars, which are desirable in many ways (1st series). The memories should soon be “refreshed” and my desire for own ownership put into action. For about 6 months now I am crisscrossed, for hours and almost every day on the Internet and look around, compare, durc hstöbere Foren, Portale etc… I had taken a closer look at one or the other car, but then again rejected (visit in Berlin or Augsburg for time reasons not feasible/ price too high).But good thing wants to have a while…But to get to the point 😉 1. The annual run performance (use only in the summer season) will be at most 5000 km 2. approx. 3/4 of the annual run performance is completed in the city 3. Tempo = Cruise speed 4. 5. Even if the topic of fuel consumption is rather secondary and has been dealt with several times in this forum, does one of you know reasonably reliable comparative data between 300’s and 500’s? Since the costs are rising even here it is perhaps not quite so uninteresting for me. Maybe who has a website at hand. Unfortunately, my previous research was not so satisfactory. The city has a lot to offer. I have heard/read about the 8 cylinders that they are smoother. The 6 cylinders, however, are more economical. However, with an annual run capacity of up to 5000 km you might neglect?? Which purchase would you advise me to buy? I am torn back and forth between a 300 SE (the long version is very rarely to be found here according to my research) and a 500 SEL. And an SEL would be fine;-) Un d last but not least: What do you think, apart from the fixed costs (insurance/tax/garage rental/petrol…) how much should be targeted monthly for repair/maintenance costs? Are 150€ realistic? Thank you for your answers and a greeting from Essen sends DocDennis