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benzguy300 · #16 04-13-2020, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

I am not far from you, and can help if you need it. I had an E300 years ago, and it is still on the road. They are one of the best MB's ever made in my opinion.......Rich

Thanks for the offer Rich

benzguy300 · #17 04-13-2020, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

The car has it's finer points, and it's definitely got it's equal number of weak points.

I wouldn't be interested in a used car with 250,000 miles on it. There's got to be low mileage E300s for the same $ out there.

Mine had 100K on it before I R&Red the transmission fluid, filter, and gasket. There was nothing wrong with it.

I know the engine and transmission are the finer points for me with the proper maintenance. What would be the weakest points ?

MB140300SD · #18 04-13-2020, 08:47 PM

One of my E300's has 300K on it and it is just fine, does not burn a drop of oil, transmission shifts perfect. I would not be scared to buy a 250k mile 210 that was properly maintained.

83w126 · #19 04-13-2020, 09:58 PM

The one I used to have had 275k when I bought it, and probably the original fluid. I changed it and it mostly drove ok, but the torque converter whined when it was cold and it would bang into gear when it was cold taking off from a stop, and it would slip on freeway on-ramps sometimes. The suspension was also pretty worn out by that mileage. Other than that it wasn't bad though. Also, these have issues with getting new keys apparently, you can get one that works sometimes for ~$300, but it's more like several thousand or more (I heard $8k but not certain on that) to replace all the modules so they will work properly with a new key.

Skid Row Joe · #20 07-18-2020, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by benzguy300

I know the engine and transmission are the finer points for me with the proper maintenance. What would be the weakest points ?

Engine is magnificent. So is the 727 transmission.

Changing/getting to the fuel lines under the intercooler tube is a PITA.
Rust in the doors.
Rust in the front shock towers.
Computer display - errant wheel sensor problems. My car still has that malady. My brother owns the car now.

It's a 400,000+ mile car - easy.

ROLLGUY · #21 07-18-2020, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

Engine is magnificent. So is the 727 transmission.

Changing/getting to the fuel lines under the intercooler tube is a PITA.
Rust in the doors.
Rust in the front shock towers.
Computer display - errant wheel sensor problems. My car still has that malady. My brother owns the car now.

It's a 400,000+ mile car - easy.

"So is the 727 transmission." Don't you mean the 722.6?
"Changing/getting to the fuel lines under the intercooler tube is a PITA."
Don't you mean the intake manifold?

Skid Row Joe · #22 07-18-2020, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

"So is the 727 transmission." Don't you mean the 722.6?
"Changing/getting to the fuel lines under the intercooler tube is a PITA."
Don't you mean the intake manifold?

Sure

83w126 · #23 07-18-2020, 05:59 AM

You just take the intake manifold off to change the lines (and do them all, along with the shutoff valve o-ring), and remember the bolt underneath where the pipe from the intercooler attaches when you remove the intake.

Murkybenz · #24 07-18-2020, 09:39 AM

That small bolt under the manifold where the intercooler pipe fits up, get yourself a bolt about 3 inches long and weld a nut to it leaving the correct amount of thread one side to hold the pipe on and the other end weld a bit of bar to make at handle and then the jobs easy.

Rough gear change on high mileage box can be broken pressure regulator spring , I have removed one when changing speed sensor plate, and it was if I remember correctly in five pieces. It caused a rough 2-1 in slow traffic often with a thump. Its a two dollar part.