[s-cars] NAC - Benz 300E Questions

[AaronT]

Thanks for the insight!
Aaron
On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 12:22 PM, pmische <pmische at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of AaronT
> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 12:52 PM
> To: S-Car-List
> 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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