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Originally Posted by Hogweed
i have a chance to buy a 1987 420 sel w/ 195000 miles and i'm curious about the longevity of that engine. it runs well and it is cheap but i want to know if it is as good as other benz motors.
thanks,
gregg
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It is not the engine that will give you problems. It is all the other things that can (and will) go wrong with a 19 year old car with nearly 200k miles on the clock.
Be sure to get a thorough inspection from a trusted mechanic. Get a list of things that the car needs (or will soon need) and then use it as a bargaining tool.
I previously owned a 1991 420SEL, which I sold at nearly 250k miles. I loved that car and I was sorry to sell it. If you get this car, you will really enjoy it, just be sure that you know what you are getting into.
good luck!
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