[V8] [s-cars] NAC - Benz 300E Questions]

[Brian K. Ullrich]

I can't reply to the S-Car list as I do not subscribe, but I can weigh in on
this subject. The chassis in question is the venerable W124, of which I
owned 3 (I now own the successor, the W210 in E430 trim).

Obviously, keep it oiled. That car is very easy to work on. I highly
recommend the '95, as it was the last of that chassis, and there will be
gobs of parts. You'll find the typical little issues (the electric gizzies,
fan motors, sometimes the speakers, etc.), but I'll think you'll find it a
venerable and well-built auto.

If you find one that you can track the maintenance on, buy it. This car will
run forever if it is properly maintained. One other thing, if you can find
an 400E or E400, buy it. That 4l v8 is as solid as they come, and you'll
never do a timing belt on one. It has a chain.  :-)

> 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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