That's right. W210 chassis cars use rack and pinion instead of recirculating ball.

1996-1997 E320's also use a revised fuel ignition system.

I much prefer the HVAC controls in the 210's over the push-buttons and temp. wheel in the 124's.

The dash material used in the 210's is very cheap looking. The dash in my mother's 1999 E430 is cracking in several places - near the windshield and around the airbag cut-out on the passenger side.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".