Sorry guy...but everything I have read about 1990 4 matics has been just terrible. I own two 1990 300TE wagons...and luckily had read about the 4 matics ahead of time. Steer clear. Drive in the opposite direction. Berate the person for trying to sell you a money pit
These 1990 300TE's are great cars. I have been very happy with my first one. The second arrived needing some TLC due to a neglectful po, but mechanically has been running excellent....despite the po's best attempts at neglecting that too. I have to remind myself that these cars are 15 years old. 15 years old...15 years old....I would take these 15 year old 300TE's over many new cars.
Just avoid the older 4 matics like the plague.