Looks great! I'm sure it'll give you years of good service.

I just love the M104 engine. In fact, I prefer it to the current M112 V6.

I wouldn't be too concerned that it is the first year of the chassis.

The engine and transmission combo had been in continuous use in the W124 chassis since 1993, and you'd hope by 1996 there wouldn't be any bugs to work out.

And what's more, that four speed transmission is quite reliable, and very cheap to rebuild compared to the 5 speed that replaced it in 1997.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".