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ok wich can run more miles and wich is a better buy. i was looking at the 90 95 e and c i would like a 300e or c280 but would the four get more miles and cheaper matince to them. and wich one would be a better buy i was looking for one from 80k to 120k
is this a good milage to buy these cars i have never had a little mercedes engine before.

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Dan Younes
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1985 euro 500sel 220k
1981 300sd 278k sold
1979 240d 298k sold
1983 300sd 272k sold
1989 chrysler 2.2l Turbo
Leabaron 140k
1989 Dodge Carvan Se 295k
1996 C280(hopefully soon)

Both cars are notorious for oil leaking from the head gasket and/or the front cover gasket. Both cars however are extremely reliable.I would avoid an older 124 chassis with CIS unless meticulously maintained.