i'm looking at a 93 300se, 110k. looks to be in good shape. what are the known issues with this model?

thanks

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"the simplest answer is usually the correct answer"

1991 190e, 2.6 (helga)
91,000 mi

right? for me they are intimidatingly complex. the vacuum assisted doors and trunk for example, look like future trouble and what is the point?

that said, i am sure the basic mechanicals are robust. i drove a 300se not sure what year... it drove much smaller than they look.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

The engine is good, but the wiring harness will need to be replaced.

The W140 chassis is really expensive to own, though, and shouldn't be purchased by the faint of heart.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

the s always stand for "spensive". Speaking as a former owner

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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i thought the wiring harness issues started in 95. is this one another biodegradeable wiring disaster?

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"the simplest answer is usually the correct answer"

1991 190e, 2.6 (helga)
91,000 mi

Actually 1995 was the last year of the biodegradeable wiring disaster.

All 1993-1995 wiring harnesses are bad, end even some 1992's.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".