[s-cars] NAC - Benz 300E Questions

[AaronT]

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> Hi Gang,
> Im taking a break from working on my avant rear hatch and focusing my
> attention on finding a clean 84-95 300E (or similar) Benz for a 2nd car with
> my teenage daughters being the primary drivers.  Looking for max safety bang
> for the buck.  (sure a  tank suburban is "safe" but not in the same way)
> Ive been amazed to see these things going for 3K ish with less than
> 125kmi.  I cant touch a decent 4runner (or similar) suv around here for
> anywhere close to that price.  Suv's generally get hammered here in the
> rockies.
>
> Any owners out there with buying /owning tips?
> Im looking to use it as a transportation tool, hopefully not requiring
> nearly the maintenace time required by my scar.  Not a snow car I know but
> im sure they are tolerable with a few bodies in the trunk and studs.  Long
> winters here in Idaho...
> Thanks again for your wisdom.
> Aaron
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