This is the 4th SEL I've owned, unfortunately the first three have had tragic deaths, 1 stolen, 1 totaled while parked and 1 caught fire after AC maintenance. I will always go back to these cars, amazing handling for the size, power to spare and has a classic style that will never look old. I've tried to replace this car with other new cars only to be disappointed. Out of the 4 I've …

Classic Styling

automaniac9, 03/04/2014

1990 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560SEL 4dr Sedan

Driving this car makes you feel like no one can touch you. The car has great power for the day and can handle pretty well too. The fact that mine is black over black just adds to its presence. For being so heavy, its massive 5.6 liter has enough torque to move this beast faster than you could think was possible. The interior is classic Mercedes; wood throughout, nice leather seats with …

Mercedes 560SEC - Last Of The Big Ones

soldbydon, 01/24/2004

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560SEC 2dr Coupe

An eBay purchase, this car was repainted following purchase due to sun damage but otherwise needed very little. I own 6 classic Mercedes and this is the grand pappy of them all, with silky-smoooth ride and exceptional quietness. This model sold for $82,900 new, and can be purchased typically for $10K to $20K depending on condition. Probably the closest thing to a …

Best Car I ever owned

D. McNeel, 01/05/2005

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560SEL 4dr Sedan

Best car I ever owned. Dependable, hugs the road, sturdy, comfortable to drive. Fourteen years and very few problems outside of regular maintenance. Fabulous car.

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1991 560-Class Highlights

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Coupe

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	14 MPG
Cost to Drive	$485/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560SEC 2dr Coupe and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $5.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.

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