My "new" 1999 E320 4Matic wagon has a problem with rust on the rear subframe and associated components. I'm looking to replace the subframe, trailing arms, everything back there.

The question I have is if there is any subframe difference across the range of years the W210 wagon was produced. I'm actively searching for a donor and hope to have this work done before winter, but if the search is going to be too specific (ie: if there were changes within the W210 line between the 96-97 models, 98-99, and then the post-facelift models) I may have to send the car off to the junkyard.

If anyone has any knowledge or experience, I'd appreciate any help that can be offered.

Phil Forrest

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1972 220D "Trudy," named by a friend.

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