I used to own a '98 E300, and I really liked it. I agree with others, you should keep it and enjoy it. However, if someone offered me a '98 E300 for $3,000 I would do what it takes to buy it NOW! The bottom line is that it is your car, and you are free to do what you please with it. Any and all used cars have the potential for expensive repairs needed at any given time. A new (used) car for you might blow a trans a week after you buy it, so you just don't know. Better to go with what you DO know, rather than what you DON'T. Just my opinion though, yours may vary....Rich

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All Diesel Fleet
1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

LOTS of parts for sale!


EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html