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Originally Posted by Falsapartenza85
Hey Ocean View!
Have you ever had your trans replaced on your 1996? I love the car, dont get me wrong, and this is the first MAJOR repair to the car in 11 years, so i am feeling lucky. The motor has been BULLET-PROOF reliable! I replaced the O2 sensors, MAF, and Battery this year.
I will need to replace:
-Front Brakes (service issue, not a big deal)
-Control Arm Bushings
-RE-OCCURRING rust spots again!
Overall, I have been fortunate- My green 1996 E320 has been awesome, except for the Spring Perch that was replaced by MB under warranty.
OH, I see you have an 2007 W211!!!!!!! That will be the replacement someday!!!!! How do you like it????? Do you have the Sport Package???
-Mike
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Mike,
I have been fortunate to have had no problems with my transmission.
I've also not had any problems with the spring perches, rust, oil leaks or wire harness.
Yes the M104's are bullet proof engines and that was one of the reasons why I kept this car all these years.
Your engine should still be good with only 115K miles, it's all the other expenses that will add up and drive you crazy.
If I had to do it all over again, I don't think I would have kept my car.
It is turning out to cost about $100 less per month less than leasing a new car every 3 years.
The W211 is nice with no problems so far. Yes it has the sport package and this time, I leased it. Going to give it back after the lease is over and get something new.