Possible 300TE 4matic Purchase
 

Looking for advise and opinions on the purchase of a 1989,90,91,92... MB 300TE 4matic. I need a car for transporting stuff, winter travel and my SL & Jag. don't do the trick. I always liked the earlier MB wagons, but don't know a lot about them. What better site than this to get some advise, etc. I wouldn't be putting real high mileage on it, maybe 5K a year. Please advise. Thanks much.

Don't.

Don't go near a W124 4matic. That system is a mess. If you must have all wheel drive, the later system on the W210 is much more simple and reliable.

go for it.i love my 90 300te 4matic.if you take care of this car you will have no regrets.there is a support discussion group the 4maniacs that can help you in the decision.do a search under 4maniacs.there is a lot of misinfo out there about this car.notice the first 2 replys

I'm also sort of looking for a wagon. I asked my MB mech about that vintage and he said to avoid the 4matic like the plauge. Would like to hear any input on what to look for otherwise. Brakes, motor, susp ect.

4matic is problematic.

Own two 4-Matic wagons. Have a mid 95 E320 4-Matic (w124) and a 2001 E320 4-Matic (w210). Both have worked alright thus far. Neither has super high mileage (about 90K on the '95), so I guess the problems haven't arrived. I'm not going to say that they are not problematic, just that I haven't had problems thus far. Along with a w123 TD wagon I also own (245K) that serves me well for hauling stuff (wife hates pickup trucks and won't let me buy one). I love my MB wagons! Wife wants a w211 E500 wagon, also in 4-Matic. I guess its in the works.