may look at a 1993 TE 4matic but I thought the early 4matics were problems. I don't know the mileage or much else but I am concerned about the 4matic and what kind of mpg's to expect. Thanks

14-17 around town & maybe 20 on the highway.

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Anybody care to comment on the 93 4matic reliability? I mean the 4 wheel drive option,Thanks.

The clutch pack in the 4-matic unit is the most common failure.

Allows 4-matic hydraulic oil to leak into the transfer case.

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MERCEDES Benz Master Guild Technician (6 TIMES)
ASE Master Technician
Mercedes Benz Star Technician (2 times)
44 years foreign automotive repair
27 Years M.B. Shop foreman (dealer)
MB technical information Specialist (15 years)
190E 2.3 16V ITS SCCA race car (sold)
1986 190E 2.3 16V 2.5 (sold)
Retired Moderator

That car is the worst car ever build by Mercedes Benz,actually,when they launched the new generation 4MATICS,in 1998,with the W210 chassis(that is a reliable and well build awd),they shipped the first units without the 4 matic badges,because they could not decide to use the old name:4matic,people associated that name with a total junk...finally they did not changed the name,and the dealers had to order badges to put on the few units allready sold...bottom line: just stay away from that car.