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Originally Posted by justinwrock
I have a 1988 300TE, but its almost the same...
The shocks for the rear hatch need to be replaced over time.... Its almost time for mine, as when its cold, the hatch likes to bump me on the head....
They like to leak a little oil. Mines got a small leak, just a bit of oil every so often.
I had the trannie rebuilt at 208,000 miles. She started slipping around 200,000, and decided to bite the bullet and have it rebuilt. Shifts great once again!
But the wagons are great. Love mine, and would not trade it.... Unless I were trading for a Hammer Wagon.
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Justin your 300TE and my soon-to-be-my-son's 300TE sound a lot alike.
Replaced the tailgate's shocks when I got tired of getting hit on the back of the head on cold mornings.
Tranny rebuilt after 200k miles. Now shifts great.
A few months ago someone hit the left front fender and left a dent on it.
They did not leave their ID.
At that ime I was carrying a very high collision deductible.
I've not had it repaired yet. But will get it done this summer. The car could use a paint refresh. But now I am podenring whether it would be worth the big bucks to do a Benz-worthy paint job, or to go for a less expensive alternative.
The wagon is worth a lot to me, and will be worth a lot to my son, but its market value is not that high anymore.
Decisions, decisions....
BTW, these are truly GREAT wagons.