[s-cars] NAC - Benz 300E Questions

[pmische]

Aaron,

I can personally attest to their safety - while driving a '92 300TE across
an intersection in NYC years back we got t-boned by taxi traveling ~35 MPH -
it hit right on the passenger-side A pillar.  My wife got a concussion and
the car was just caved in - glass gone, RF wheel smashed, suspension all
cattywhompus - but I DROVE IT HOME 50 miles to CT that night.  The car was
ultimately repaired and lasted many more years.  Amazing.

Comfortable, solid, & reliable.  The 4-matic was unstoppable in the snow,
though I did find it diabolically complicated.  Do a thorough rust and
electrics inspection; buy one, and sleep at night.  I've still got the
Bentley book if you're interested.

Phil

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Subject: Re: [s-cars] NAC - Benz 300E Questions

>
> 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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