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Old 10-01-2010, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by gvran71 View Post
Looking at putting my 95 E300 Diesel away for the winter (in Chicago, a diesel in the winter is a PITA in my opinion). Considering a 89 300SE for sale locally. Presuming the car checks out with my local indy, can this be a daily driver to get me through the winters? What's it like as a daily driver? I have a set of winter tires on rims size 195 65 15. Can I use these on the SE?

Appreciate any advice.

Thanks, George
I'm your neighbor (sort of) in Oregon, IL, about 100 miles due west of chi-town, and I have an 89 300se as my daily driver. Works fine in the winter, starts every day, even when the temp is well below zero. I've never felt the need for anything other than good all-season tires. 195 65 15's are a little small, 205 65 15's are the correct size, but they should work OK if the offset on the wheels is correct. W124 wheels won't work as you probably already know.
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