Maybe looking for a new car
 

was driving my S class along the highway, and out of nowhere, wiley coyote came, and kinda got drove through.... Anyways, it did a pile of damage to the bumper, wheel well liner, and under engine pans. Enough that I figure the insurance company will write the car off..... :( There doesn't seem to be any structural or mechanical damage to the car...
So, I have been looking locally for a car, and so far, a 2002 c240 has caught my eye. Looking for maybe a c class. I figure that that's the better way to go unless I get a diesel, as I live in the middle of nowhere... The nearest city is 100+ miles away...

If you're looking for a Diesel, get an E300 Turbo Diesel. They're relatively cheap nowadays. Torque puts me in awe. Sold ours to a good friend of ours just two weeks ago. Nav, Bose, Seat Heaters, Headlight washers. Good car I'm gonna buy it back I think in two years. Good luck in your search! :)

Currently, the only diesel like that available is the 97 e300d. Unfortunately, I cannot import from the US as it's on the prohibited list for another 2-3 years.... :(:( Does the 97 have the 722.6 tranny?? How good is that year??

Any pics of the damaged car?

will take and post... Nothing crazy... Just costly plastic trim... Have pictures of Her Majesty's dead varmint though... lol

Depending on your budget, Tyler has a nice c320 sport for sale over in the classifieds section that fits your criteria

photos. Bumper damage...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8450/7...0aed8a6ff4.jpg
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Wheel well liner damage
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8040/7...ce05988d74.jpg
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washer bottle and front plastic pan...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7...5800aff569.jpg
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rear pan damage on right...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/7...425ec62474.jpg
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97 was the year of the 722.6 transmission. The 97 E300D still got a lot of gaul for a non-turbo. 97 isn't a problematic year. Any issues that concern you I'd look around.

I was wondering what sort of issues to look at look for when looking at this car. The 97 I mean.

AC Evaporator, Head Gasket.

the seller says AC works fine. How to check the evap, and the head gasket?? Anything else??

Is the c240 worth looking at in that year? 2002?

I dont think you can actually check the evaporator... I think if the A/C is working all you can hope is that it stays that way for awhile, OR see if the A/C evaporator has already been replaced before with a new one.

Evap is behind the dash, gasket actually isn't that bad to do even if it hasn't been done. Just give the car a good once over. Look for leaks, rust.

Most of that damage could be fairly cheaply repaired if you sourced some good used pieces to put on.........