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Old 03-14-2007, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Botnst View Post
Lately I've been thinking about a E55 that I see around town. it is a 124 with attitude. How are they for upkeep? Fancy doo-dads need a lot of tinkering? I'm getting oldfartitis. A decade ago I'd be in the garage rounding-off bolts and scratching the paint. Now I pay a pretty penny to get expert work done by a trustworthy indie.
Just make sure that any parts that contain wires with the degrading insulation have been replaced. Those parts include wiring harness and ETA (also known as electronic throttle actuator or throttle body).
If they haven't been replaced and you buy the car anyway, get them replaced - you will save yourself a lot of time and frustration and maybe even some money.
Other than that, I like my 420 alot.
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