I have to call in a tow. Is it a bad idea to have them send a regular tow truck, or do I need to go with a flatbed (I thought I remember reading something about how low these cars are..). This is on the 300e.

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1989 300E 144K

I'd be more concerned about them picking up the front wheels rather than the rear drive wheels. I would recommend a flatbed (I was able to do this when I had my SD towed). If you tow by the front wheels you'll either need to keep the engine running (assuming ti runs) to keep the front pump running in the transmission or take out the driveshaft so you don't burn up the transmission.

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TC
Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

If they tow it by the rear wheels it would be okay as long as they don't lift it too high. I picked my 300TE up by the rear before I lowered the suspension a couple of times and I never did any damage. Flatbed is always best if it's available though.

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Alex
MB Star certified, now independent.
Owner/Operator FDMotorsport Mpls. MN
Mercedes and GM certified transmission rebuilder
We all need a little help sometimes...

1998 E320 4MATIC-- stolen by my sister
1989 300TE-- sold
1999 C230 Kompressor

Flat bed at u haul was $60 a day about 2 yrs ago.

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1985 300D 198K sold
1982 300D 202K
1989 300E 125K
1992 940T

"If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it"

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."

I had mine towed by the rear wheels. It was fine.

Flatbed is the best way to go. Never tow with rear wheels moving/on the ground, the transmission will be toasted in short order.

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