Looks like there is a big difference in price between W124 300E and W124 300CE for the same age and conditions. 1988 300CE with 90K sells often around $4-$5K. One seems to be better off (budget wise) with the Sedan version.

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1996 E320 since 1/16/08, 171K miles as of Feb 2011

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1989 300CE - R.I.P. Dec 29 2007
Other MBs (sold): 1992 300E-24 - 1979 350SLC - 1984 230E - 1990 300CE