By the way, did you ever figure out your Bosch KE problem, the one that only shows up when it rains?

Cap'n,

I still have done nothing to it. But I have absolutely CONFIRMED that it only happens in damp weather. I am going to replace the coil next. I hate to shotgun this, but I have had several suggestions that I should replace the coil. It makes sense because of the relation to humidity. I can't imagine anything except ignition that could be moisture related.

Have a great day,

I agree whole heartedly with Larry about computerized fuel injection and ignition. A properly maintained vehicle with these systems will ruitinely go trouble-free for well over 100k miles. Add up the parts and time you'd have spent tinkering with points and carberator, and it makes a pretty good argument for the newer systems. And when something does break, you replace it. Granted, the parts are expensive. But they're easy to swap out, and hey, you're good for another 100k-150k of trouble-free (well, maybe) driving.

Just my 2-cents. (arguably worth that)

Jeff Pierce

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Jeff Pierce

Current Vehicles:
'92 Mercedes 190E/2.3 (247K miles/my daily driver)
'93 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon (263K miles/a family truckster with spunk)
'99 Kawasaki Concours
Gravely 8120
Previous Vehicles:
'85 Jeep CJ-7 w/ Fisher plow (226K miles)'93 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon
'53 Willys-Overland Pickup
'85 Honda 750F Interceptor
'93 Nissan Quest
'89 Toyota Camry Wagon
'89 Dodge Raider
'81 Honda CB 750F Super Sport
'88 Toyota Celica
'95 Toyota Tacoma
'74 Honda CB 550F

As technology continues to march on, one wonders what this thread would be like twenty years from now. Would Mercedes owners in the year 2022 be pining for the simplicity of the w140?

They'll be pining for that $1.75/gallon premium while the W123's will be chugging along on homemade WVO.

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Jim

I just gotta say that I would prefer EFI and Electronic Ignition anyday. Ok, so it does not consist of 100% "user-servicable" parts. On the other hand, how often does a carb go 200k without service? Do you like messing with points? Maintaining an old car is tough enough as it is.
I side with the computer...

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1986 300E 5-Speed 240k mi.

When I raise the hood and see a carb, I have a pretty good idea that I can diagnose the thing and likely get it to run. Not so with a gizmo filled engine bay. I'm not a tech and never will be. I'm a dinosaur. Besides, this is not a debate between new and old and I really don't want any opinions to that effect.

So Stephen, have you made a decision on what model you might buy, if any?

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

I liked the "if any" part!! Paul I want them all!! I want my 124 to run right. I want an OLD SL. I'd like to have a turbo diesel! Heck, I have even found a W108 AND a 92 400E that I want!! I think I may be experiencing MERCEDES MADNESS!!!!

Amen, brother. Join the club!

I've heard there's a 12-step program for this condition...

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

I don't need twelve!! Six will do, for now!!

It's gotta be the 190e manufactured by BURAGO!

Better than my 1991 1.8. No stalling, no OVPs to worry about...

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First I've heard of Burago. What's the story on that?

Hey, lucky me, I have the best of both world's when it comes to Mercedes, but not by chance.

I love these cars!

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300CE
280SE 4.5
Sandals (size 11)

First I've heard of Burago. What's the story on that?

It's the 190e that sits in my display cabinet, though it seems 25 times smaller than my 1.8...