Thinking of buying a 2002 e320 wagon with 117k on the clock to replace the wife's minivan. I have owned numerous Mercedes over the year, starting with a 1967 230 and do a lot of my own work. The asking price is $12k from a private owner. Also looking at passat wagons, they feel kind of tinny to me, but I can buy one that is newer and with fewer miles for the same price as the E320. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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1996 Saab 9000 5 speed
2002 Volvo XC70
1983 300D [sold ]
1981 300D [sold ]
1973 450se [sold ]
1967 230 (4 on the floor) [sold ]