Going to pull the trigger on a 210, is it worth it? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

muleears · #1 06-25-2007, 01:45 PM

I am looking at a '98 210 with 142K miles, leather, all power works, runs good. Some documentation not all. Been a company car all its life. Has paint chips on bumpers and front of hood, otherwise paint is good, not perfect but good. No side airbags. This will be a daily driver for me, I commute about 90 mi. per day. Cosmetics are not as important as mechanics. I know to look at the spring perches and beware of sticking glow plugs. I can buy it for about 10.5K, I think its a good deal, what do you all think?

TMAllison · #2 06-25-2007, 02:33 PM

That doesnt sound bad.

Check the AC out too as it is expensive to repair.

Most of the other stuff that goes wrong is fairly easily fixed; oring fuel leaks, shut off valve, etc.

The 98 should have door and curtain air bags up front. The rear seat curtain was added in 99.

Brian Carlton · #3 06-25-2007, 02:37 PM

$10.5K sounds like a steal for a '98. They can run upwards of $18K for a pristine example.

I don't see how you can go wrong with it unless the engine is toast.

BioPOWER · #4 06-25-2007, 03:17 PM

Jump on that! What color is it?

roane3 · #5 06-25-2007, 03:57 PM

Don't forget the www.speedtuningusa.com chip!

dukegrad98 · #6 06-25-2007, 06:11 PM

Sounds like a pretty good deal on the car you describe.

I've had my '98 for about 3000 miles and am really enjoying it!

Cheers, John

muleears · #7 06-25-2007, 07:30 PM

BioPower, its black on black. Hot hot hot in the south in the summer

From the feedback I have gotten here I guess I'll try to close the deal tomorrow. Wish me luck.

POS · #8 06-25-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

$10.5K sounds like a steal for a '98. They can run upwards of $18K for a pristine example.

I don't see how you can go wrong with it unless the engine is toast.

You never said it was a diesel, but since you're in the diesel forum? For a diesel, it's a steal. For a gasser, you're in the ballpark. Have it pre-inspected, please.

Brian Carlton · #9 06-25-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by POS

You never said it was a diesel, but since you're in the diesel forum? For a diesel, it's a steal. For a gasser, you're in the ballpark. Have it pre-inspected, please.

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Originally Posted by muleears

I know to look at the spring perches and beware of sticking glow plugs.

.........ever see glow plugs on a gasser.........???

Hatterasguy · #10 06-25-2007, 09:52 PM

Thats a steal, buff it up and flip it on ebay for a $5k profit!

POS · #11 06-25-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

.........ever see glow plugs on a gasser.........???

Once in the back seat. Missed that in the original post...

nhdoc · #12 06-25-2007, 10:26 PM

The black on black will be hell in the south...have the windows tinted dark if they are not yet and it will help a lot. My '98 is very enjoyable, one of the finest cars I have owned. I just put new tires on it today and it rides even better than before and I thought it was great before.

600+ miles on this tank and the reserve light just went on so mine is now averaging 32-33 MPG - the best it has been since I have owned it. You'l likely spend some time and money fixing little things but it will cost you less than the car payment on a Camry and will be a far finer driving experience.

BioPOWER · #13 06-25-2007, 10:34 PM

If it's black on black, and in the south, I'd do one thing before buying: make sure the A/C works! Make sure all vents blow cold air...sometimes mine only blows cold out the center vents, makes for one looooong drive. Mine is black on tan, so I do get a bit of a break inside..

Still sounds like a great car! Go for it!
Also, if it has the rear sunshade, you'll absolutely love it. I really wish my TDI had one like the E300.

Brian Carlton · #14 06-25-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by POS

Once in the back seat. Missed that in the original post...

Np. I went looking for the same thing when I saw the price........figured it was a gasser as well.

muleears · #15 06-28-2007, 12:36 PM

I live in Virginia and bought the car from the original owner in Calif. Only details I have on the car are a clean carfax, 146K mi, "everything works" and a bunch of pics. Its a 98. I'll be in the car after delivery for about 11K. I expect the car to need expendables, but hopefully little else. Now you can tell me how stupid I am

If anyone is interested I can post some pics, I have a bunch.