Considering a 4matic wagon (wife) ... 1999 model year is probably about as much as I can afford right now. Most have in the range of 100K miles and are +/- $12K.

What are issues I could expect to deal with (do 99% of my own work on my W126 3.5 diesel)?

Any clear reason to buy later or earlier versions? Wife won't "permit" one that is "too old."

Thanks!

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg