05-16-2008, 12:35 PM
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Location: Northern Va.
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Originally Posted by mendef
Should I replace my 300E 2.6 w/215,000, that might need a good $2,000 to keep running over next 12-18 months, or pick up a 2001, E320 w/56,000 for $15,000?
Option 1. I have a well maintained 300E 2.6, Have put new alternator, radiator,water pump, a relay, few other things in past 18 months, about $2,500 worth of repairs. Will need some front end work; and possibly head gasket. Fuel pump, starter, original.
Option 2. E320, 2001, orig. owner, 56,000 miles. for $15,500. Looks and runs great.
what would you do?
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I'd keep what you've got. It's paid for and the 2001 would cost a lot of money each month, unless you have a spare 15K burning a hold in your pocket. That buys a lot of gas and parts.
Another thing to think about is that the 2001 requires a special code reader to read the DTC's. They aren't cheap but the generic ones are. A SNAP-ON will cost a lot too.
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