Buy a car without spark plugs.

Could possibly be ignition switch, could be alternator or belts, more info is necessary, probably need to post to the tech forum where the gas-passers hang out.

My '91 300TE 4matic had similar symptoms, the problem was the dealer service, sold it in '96. The car was definately a love-hate relationship and the 4matic system is a poor substitute for a quattro; sell it.

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