W210s are basically reliable automobiles, just buy the post face lift models (2001 on). Pre-face lift models had a lot of unresolved mechanical issues and much lesser quality materials (inside) than post face lift.

European and worldwide markets had a V8 available (E 430), not sure this model was available in the U.S.

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A. Rosich
CL 500, 1998
S 500 L, 1998
E 320 T, 1995 [Sadly sold ]