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Pete Geither · #4 04-04-2005, 08:53 PM

Paul, Had a 97 E420 for a couple of years but ended up trading it for the SL. I did like the car and the more modern appointments to a degree. Don't think it came close to the 124 in quality and ease of repair though. When I got rid of it for the SL, it was starting to show rust in some hidden places, which disturbed me to no end. My TE has 104K on it now and have not seen a speck of rust on it yet,,,,, and that says a lot for this Pennsylvania climate. The 97 ran great though and I really think it would have cleaned the 400, but we never had a chance to find out. Simpler is better for climate controls as far as I am concerned, as the computerization of these cars is what is getting Mercedes in trouble right now. The front of the 210 was pure sex as far as I was concerned, but the 124's have a timeless styling that is still a head turner if you have a well cared for speciment. Whoever got yours will be very happy I'm sure.