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Old 07-24-2011, 05:36 PM
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500E gremlins?

I am considering buying a 1992 or 1993 500E. Used to have a 1994 E420 so am familiar with the car generally - upper and lower wiring harnesses - and of course the dreaded rear SLS system. What else should be checked in one of these cars? What typically goes wrong?

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Old 07-24-2011, 06:45 PM
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read thru the forum.It seems after 1985 the E class and the Cs are pure trouble. I'd never buy one.I stick to S Class models.
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read thru the forum.It seems after 1985 the E class and the Cs are pure trouble. I'd never buy one.I stick to S Class models.
Trouble? i dont think so...the trouble is after 1995!
1985 to 1995 was the best benz's made ever!

If i find a good 1992 E500 in good shape and price i would buy it. I will check the usuals as the op stated, other than that ill just jump on such a rare car. I think the 1992 ones are the most powerfull ones due to a different ecu!
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Old 07-27-2011, 09:14 AM
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chilppo I stand corrected.forgot about the 86 thru 95 good cars.
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Old 08-13-2011, 03:14 PM
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500Espot.com is the dedicated W124036 forum. There are many threads on common issues to check before purchase. See you there!

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