[W126 Coupe] Radar detector option

[myhog at surfeu.de]

Radar detectors were not a FACTORY option.  Now if MB of N. America was
allowing dealers to sell them as an option and installing them in the USA
that is a different thing.. but they didn't come out of the factory like
that.

Interesting tidbit of info:  Here in Germany I can go to any dealership,
of any European or Scandinavian built ca,r and order a US Specs car for
delivery here.  Most times get invited to the factory for a tour and pickup
at little or no extra cost, except one manufacturer.

The exception?    Mercedes Benz.  If I want a US Specs MB I must, yes MUST,
order it through a US dealership.  If I want to pick it up here I have to
get the European Delivery option which includes Plane tickets (I already
live here), hotel rooms in different cities for a tour of Germany and vehicle
shipping (the military would do that for free).  You cannot believe how
many folks over the years have asked me to go with to MB and try to order
a US Specs new MB and wind up buying something else to take home.
To make it better, some Europeans are now buying MB's from the USA, mostly
older ones.  Since the exchange rate is so far in their favor it is cheaper
to buy it there and ship it back then buying it here, even with customs.

Kevin
'91 500 SEC in Germany