Tex - My mother-in-law has a 1997 E320 and I seem to recall that I have to apply more force on the pedal than on my E430 (not just engine-related I think). Steering is also noticeably stiffer on her model than mine, a feature I like actually.

Yes, the leather is tougher than on the W124s. The seating doesn't seem quite as comfortable on longer trips as well. It does however, stand up incredibly well over time. My 10-yr old leather seats look like new, whereas the seats in my W124 developed a lot of cracks in the finish early on and began to look quite worn early on as well. So it is a trade-off of sorts I guess.

I think the cell phone is essentially a relic at this point (analog), don't think it can easily be activated?

The M104 is a great engine! An oil change is a breeze. You'll need a 14-fluted oil wrench, 76mm diameter. Takes no time at all.

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2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

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