W210 is the bargain among used MBs at the moment because of its well earned reputation. I picked up a $3k e300 non turbo diesel of my dad and it has turned out to be an excellent bargain. I did have to fix the AC clutch and K40 relay but beyond that its been flawless. The ergonomics are way beyond my W124, the suspension is smoother and there's less wind noise. I wish they had brought over a diesel wagon.

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