You know, it really doesn't matter which motor you buy. they are all old cars and the possibility of getting burned is always there.

Just buy the nicest, best condition MB you can find with a color you like. NO matter what you buy, you're going to want another model within a year or two, GARUNTEED.

E class, S Class, diesel or gas, they're all a pain in the ass.

Time to go fix broken window regulator #8 in 10 years! Then tighten a belt, track down a vacuum leak and the list goes on. Always.

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'90 300SE 298k
-300K and it gets put into retirement.
'80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980.

Had a:
1973 220 (gas)
1980 300SD
1992 400E