Why did he say run away from this model? He's a fool, you should be running away from HIM!

The early CIS-E M104 engine in that car is phenomenal. If a head gasket hasn't been changed on it in the past it will need a head gasket just like all 6 cylinder W124s. The earlier cars didn't get that infamous biodegradable wiring harness, so you're safe. These engines feel as if they're power never ends. You step on the gas and you're going and going and it feels like you'll keep going until the wheels fall off. Maintenance is a little higher cost than the M103 counterpart, but I'd say it's worth it.

Did you ask that so called Benz mechanic what the problem with the car was that he should ever so kindly suggest you run away from?

Junqueyardjim,

The M103 is a single cam. Both the CIS-E and HFM M104 are dual overhead cam.

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