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Originally Posted by softconsult
I have confessed to being exactly that, gun shy, purely based on internet forums. Now that I have one, '97 S320, it's really just the reliable M104 and the 722.6 transmission all wrapped in that wonderful package that is just no-holds barred solid.
If the evaporator goes, then so be it. I paid less than 12K, so if I have to cough up another 4K to fix the thing I'm still at around 16K. Where am I going to find an equivalent car for that price?
Steve
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Actually there are plenty of other cars that are just as nice for the money. 2000 vintage BMW 3 series cars with their bulletproof build quality and reliability are hovering around 10K for the smaller engined lower optioned models. Post Ford buy late1990's Jaguar XJ6's and XJ8's are hovering around 5-10K still cursed from the reputation of their previous models. Later model BMW 7 series cars lately have fallen in value and can be purchased in that price range as well.
I think the 140's are just much nicer. And like many Mercedes cars just age better over time.