I just bought a 1998 E320 Wagon. The 5-speed auto tranny is a vast improvement over the 4-speed; the V-6 is a better, torquier engine while still being very reliable. There are the electrical gremlins, so keep your eye out for windows that don't work, idiot lights, etc. Check the spring perches for rust. Make sure the tranny was serviced. Make sure the harmonic balancer pulley was replaced (lots to read on this, but most of them have been done by now). So far, evaporators can be an issue with a w210, but it wasn't as prevalent as the w124.

My 1998 wagon is the best daily-driving Mercedes I've owned yet. I love it.

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600