I own several 124's with 103 engine.... but i test drove one with the 104. Much quicker and seems smoother

Anyway it has 119k miles on it and seems to run great. My biggest issue is that the current owner said he had to have the rear gear replaced in the transmission to the tune of 1400 dollars.

Is this something I should be suspicious of... i know rear typically goes first.

Any other issues? He has had the car for three and a half years. Has done ball joints, alternator, and a few other minor things.

I am a bit surprised he had to do ball joints No evidence of wiring harness issues or head gasket failure

I am getting the serial number to do a carfax.

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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