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01-22-2011, 08:51 AM
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Which car to get-replacing 1973 450sl
I am considering selling my 1973 450sl and purchasing either a 1995 e320 cab
or a 2002 320clk ,reasons 1. tired of manually removing top 2. Finding indy's who know old cars 3. Gas mileage 4. Age wise I am no longer willing to play mechanic although my wife and I love the old gal and all of the sweat I put into it. 5. Need the convienance So here goes folks give me your ideas. I want the advice ,give me the good ,bad and ugly of my choices. I want to avoid a lemon and lemonade. 
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01-22-2011, 09:15 AM
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i'd kill for a 95 e320 cab if the wiring harness was replaced and there were complete records including indications that the cylinders that allow the roof to go up were working correctly.
i used to want a 280se convertible in the early 70 genre, but those have become way too expensive.
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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 [/SIGPIC]
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01-22-2011, 09:51 AM
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I think you'll find that the '94 - '95 E320 is widely considered to be the pinacle of MB reliability/durablity. The wire harness is a know issue... and while it can be expensive, it's a simple fix.
The E320 would certainly be my choice.
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01-22-2011, 10:45 AM
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E320 cabriolet, natch.
Jim
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14 E250 BlueTEC black. 45k miles 95 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 66k miles 94 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 152k miles 85 300TD 4 spd man, euro bumpers and lights, 15" Pentas dark blue 274k miles
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#5
01-22-2011, 08:02 PM
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Been looking for a 95 E320 Cab for three years but haven't found the right one. (and I've looked at many) Then again, I'm very picky......
Obviously you know what my choice would be! Good luck! J. M. van Swaay
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1994 E320 Wagon, 230,000 miles 1995 E320 Sedan, 106,000 miles 1994 E500 Sedan, 79,000 miles
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01-23-2011, 01:55 PM
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which car to get- replacing 1973 -450sl
I feel cheated, the low reponse gives the impression that this site has lost its juice/luster/mojo.
What is this a holiday weekend or what? I need more replies,give it to me baby!
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01-24-2011, 06:21 PM
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I guess I will have to rely on my own wits. My fellow MBer's have let me down. I must face the cruel world of PLAID JACKET USED CAR SALEMEN, who will try to sell me a LEMON BENZ. BUT I WILL PERSEVERE. I EMERGE BENZ-VICTORIOUS
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01-24-2011, 06:55 PM
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Try a post with "94/95 E320 Cabrio" in the header, I'll bet you get more hits.....
J. M. van Swaay
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1994 E320 Wagon, 230,000 miles 1995 E320 Sedan, 106,000 miles 1994 E500 Sedan, 79,000 miles
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01-25-2011, 06:39 AM
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i am going to go look at a 93 cab today....pre-facelift, but 104 engine.
should be interesting... 117k miles....
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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 [/SIGPIC]
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01-25-2011, 07:03 AM
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The cls is an m112 based car, and you will have a lot less wrenching to do (it was designed in '95 vs. the w124 designed in '85). The cab is good, but more trouble to diagnose, plus it had the wire harness gremlins. If less wrenching was the higher priority, i'd go with the '02.
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01-25-2011, 01:35 PM
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I'd argue the opposite side. Stay away from the chrysler years cars and stick with the 124 chassis. The newer car is more of a "throw away car" where the 124 and cockroaches will be the last things left on earth.
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#12
01-25-2011, 06:13 PM
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Quote:
The W124 was the pinnacle of what man could do with mechanics and analog alone, and The W210 was an acknowledgment that some things really are better with electronics.
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