Hi,

I have a 1993 300GE 5 door that I imported from Switzerland (bought when I lived there) It has about 90,000 total miles.

I am considering sending it back to a refurb shop in Germany but would prefer to pay an American company if I can find the right skills. The car is basically sound but it's never been peppy enough for me so I'd like to discuss having the engine re-built. It also needs brake work, new carpet and some interior bits like an arm rest and a the label panel for the gear shifter.

Would be thankful for any advice on specific companies or individuals in the US who can perform the work. I can get parts from Germany/Austria if needed.

Thanks!

Europa International in Santa Fe, NM. Talk to Russ Leabch and tell him I referred you.

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1973 280SE 4.5 (Sold)
1984 LWB 280GE (Sold)
2000 G500 NMLE - "Deep Throat"
2007 ML320 CDI (Sold)
2010 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia TipTronic (Sold)
2010 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (Sold and Sorely Missed)
2014 ML350 BTC
2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (On Order)

Thank you, Dutch.

I'm certain your suggestion is well founded but if you have another option I'd be happy to hear it. I decided when I imported my car that I could do it without Europa and I'm going to stay on that path.

By the way, my original post had a typo - it's a 300 GE, not CE. But you all knew that I suppose.

The cost in freight alone will be high. The MBCA magazine seems to talk a lot about Paul Russell company.

http://www.paulrussell.com/

Or contact the MBCA for advise. Or the Mercedes Classic Center.

Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car

I bypassed Europa in 1984 when I went straight to Germany to purchase a 280GE for import back to the US, and have had a love hate relationship with them ever since. However, no matter which way you cut it, Europa still has the most experience with G's in the US. Even MB dealerships call on them to this day for their expertise.

That being said, I do hear some good things about Wolfgang's in NJ - Tenefly, I think.

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1973 280SE 4.5 (Sold)
1984 LWB 280GE (Sold)
2000 G500 NMLE - "Deep Throat"
2007 ML320 CDI (Sold)
2010 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia TipTronic (Sold)
2010 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (Sold and Sorely Missed)
2014 ML350 BTC
2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (On Order)