My vote would be for the 2002 E430 4Matic. The early W211s are very problematic, especially the first year. 2002 was the last year of the W210 so they are the most refined and have all the updates. Up here in Canada that E430 4Matic would be priced right in line to what I see advertised. If it checks out okay after a thorough PPI I would pull the trigger.

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