is generaly agreed to be about bullletproof as an engine.

the sixes from 86 to mid ninties or so have some issues that can be pretty bad, but when running good are really nice driving cars. also the older cars ac is marginal. otherwise the cars are very similar if you are looking at s classes. they all are 126 bodies. in 86 or so the e class came out. the e class motors are five cylinders or sixes. the fives are pretty bulletproof here too. the e classes are generally not as mechanic friendly as the 123 bodies and 126 bodies.

__________________
[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.