1993 300e 3.2?

[E300D]

Hello,

I am looking at a 93 300E which is for sale. I realize that they should be called E320s correct?

Therefore the engine choices were the 2.8L or the 3.2L

I have heard of the Throttle Positioning sensors problem as well as the head gasket problems and the a/c issues like the evaporator.

Is there anything else unusual about these cars? THe 1993 W124s. They seem to be the hybrids between the 1986-93 vs 94-95 W124s.

What about the suspension? I heard that the 94-95 W124s, gas models do not have removable ball joints and the whole control arm has to come out.

What about the 93 300E, does it have removable ball joints?

I searched the archives but I would like some input here as well if it isnt too much of a problem

Here is the car that I am looking at :

Year: 1993
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: 300E
Model Detail:
Price: $7,900
Mileage: 167,000 km
Date: 5/27/2005
Ad Type: Private

Comment: Auto, 4 dr, 6 cyl, black, gray leather int, sunroof, fully loaded, original owner, $7,900, 167,000 km.

[suginami]

Originally Posted by E300D

Hello,

Is there anything else unusual about these cars? THe 1993 W124s. They seem to be the hybrids between the 1986-93 vs 94-95 W124s.

These cars are not really a hybrid. The badge was just wrong, and only in North America.

In the rest of the world they were badged as 320E, so there was no confusion.

Everything that applies to '94-'95 E320's applies to this car.

[mbdoc]

Of course! You need to see if the engine wiring harness has been replaced(at least $1000) & the same for the throttle actuator($2000).


Yes, most 1992 & later W124 chassis require lower control arms if the ball joint goes bad!

[E300D]

It says on fastlane that this car has ball joints.


IT better has ball joints,

Speaking of wiring harness issues. There arent too many failures in Canada, same applies for headgaskets. Or is it that I am just hearing wrong?