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Originally Posted by deportes
I am in the market for another car, my wife drives a 230slk 99. I am looking for opinions on what MB is the best regarding maintenance, quality of build, mpg.
I am looking for cars that are 95 or newer so OBDII is a must.
Other than that I am open to all models, trying to pin down the search for a MB that will serve as an extra car. Please give me your opinions on what cars to stay away from for example 93 e300 had a bad wiring harness.
Best MB motor on a used MB. Motors to stay away from.
I know that a badly maintained MB could get really expensive. Need to buy a MB with paperwork, maintenance receipts. etc.
I am looking at spending 10k max.
Thanks.
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If you like what you now have, search out a last year of production, low mileage example to replace the SLK with.
While devotees may argue that the W123 or whatever was the best Mercedes made, it's not a current car and is not the best choice for a daily driver.
As mentioned the W202 C-class cars are known for being good cars. My daughter has one, a 2000 C230 Kompressor, and it's got 195K miles on it. My cousin previously owned it, so I've got a documented history, and the car has been a very low problem vehicle. My only gripe is the vibrating engine, but since you already have a 230, you know all about that.
Start going newer, and you dramatically increase the complexity. Double edged sword here, on one hand better mileage and power, on the other increased potential service costs.
Advice is hard to give, since you have not narrowed down your preferences, i.e.: power, economy, convertible, need to haul, etc.
Might also look at the classifieds in the MBCA Star magazine, you can find cherished cars there.
Jim