I am considering letting go of my '90 300E after owning it for six years or so. It's really starting to show its age. My mechanic tells me it needs a valve job, and I know I should really put a lot of additional work into it as well (brakes, tires, alignment, some cosmetic repair, etc.) Most of the interior walnut finish is cracked, and some other non-critical parts have just deteriorated with age. I hate to unload it because I love it so, but I probably would need to spend about half the cost of a '98 or '99 E320 to refurbish it.

I have looked at the W210s and really like the look and the modern amenities, although I admit they are lacking the rock-solid feel of the old 300Es. So, some advice please... Should I stick with the 300E and refurbish it or should I go for a more recent E-class Benz?

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Vienna, Virginia
1998 E320