Such a thing as a 1989 280CE?

[BrianB]

I did a precursory search for this year/model.....but did not find it anywhere. I have a chance to buye one with 100,000 miles, in good running condion for 500-1000.00-can anyone tell me what size engine this has, and what sort of mileage I might expect, as I contemplate using it daily.

[alabbasi]

I'm pretty sure that in 1989, the only CE's available were the 230CE and the 300CE. In later years there may have been others (like an E220 Coupe).

[meltedpanda]

I think 82 or 83 was the last year, get the VIN and verify

[BrianB]

Where do I then look up the vin to check what year this really is...

[meltedpanda]

post it here, we can help,

[POS]

The 280CE's were made until 1985; if it is a 1989 car, it's gotta be a 230CE or a 300CE.

You can type the the VIN through here and see how it comes back:

http://www.auto-parts.spb.ru/cat/cats/m.mycat?cat=mb&client=dr2000

[deanyel]

The 10th digit letter of the VIN is coded for the model year - from B in 81, up to K in 89, skipping I.

[mgburg]

Originally Posted by BrianB

Where do I then look up the vin to check what year this really is...

The VINs are, usually, on the A Post, driver's side...little rectangle, silver metal tab...read it carefully. Other places? B post, around the driver's door latch on the post itself.

Anyone else with a different location possibility?

[BrianB]

Awesome, Thanks for the tips and assisstance .....still waiting to get together with owner, will get VIN and seee what I come up with !

[tbomachines]

Originally Posted by mgburg

The VINs are, usually, on the A Post, driver's side...little rectangle, silver metal tab...read it carefully. Other places? B post, around the driver's door latch on the post itself.

Anyone else with a different location possibility?

Firewall, trunk lid (right beneath license plate), inner fender stickers. Make sure they all match too