e420 94 vs 95

[robaincltnc]

IS there anything in particular better or worse on these two cars? I am thinking of buying one and can't quite stomach the payments on the 97 or newer.
Thanks for you help!

[dieseldude]

As you may or may not know robaincltnc, starting in '94 (up to the completely redesigned '96 and newer cars) the E-class got a minor facelift of the W124 chassis with cleaner hood/headlight design as well as updated body-cladding. Some minor interior touches changed as well, but you'll have a very hard time seeing any differences between a '94 and '95 E-class. There were perhaps some minor options changes, but the engine, tranny, all major mechanicals were carried over as far as I know.

Being the last two years of production for W124 body-style, you're getting the most refined car for your money imho. I ended up with a '95, but would have taken a '94 without blinking, since they are virtually identical.

I can tell you that the power and smoothness of the V8 will not dissapoint! My only slated performance upgrade for awhile will be to "16 wheels as the stock "15 are a little soft for me.

Regards,
- Ryan

[suginami]

94's and 95's are identical.

The lower body cladding arrived for the 1990 model year.

The interior update and engine upgrade arrived in 1993. Yes, the 1993 300E shares the same interior and engine as the 1994-1995 E320 (3.2 liter M104 engine).

The 1994 model year arrived with the updated hood / grill, European style headlights and new blinkers, new tail lights, completely painted bumpers, and a new trunk lid with a chrome strip under the star, instead of the black strip.

1994-1995's also came standard with the 8 hole wheels.

The one main thing that you need to look at is the engine wiring harness if you plan on getting an E320. All engine wiring harnesses are bad on this engine from 93-95, and if the car still has the original harness, it needs to be replaced. Costs about $800.

Do a search on engine wiring harness and you'll read dozens and dozens of posts on this.