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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
From owners' testimonials here, I'm finding that the E300s that have spent a lot of time in the elements, whether parked or driven, rust is on the alert list. Low miles in a possible rusting-environment, doesn't seem to make a difference. Areas to scope out; front spring perches, frnt suspension superstructures, undersides, and inside the doors,/front fenders.
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Those were the first places I planned on checking for rust. I'd of course pay to have this car on a hoist. One of the guys on here bought a W210 in California, and found rust underneath the door seals and a few other places where water accumulated. No car is immune to rust, salt-free/snow-free environment or not.
IMO, W210s don't rust any more than any other MB I've had experience with like W123s and W124s.
I'm hoping to get into contact with the owner on this car, and find out a lot more info. I'm not getting my hopes up on it at all, but if it turned out to be something that'd be awesome. I have no problem with high mileage MBs if properly maintained and service history, as they most certainly proved their worth of longevity over the years.