Welcome to the Benz family.
Three years ago I bought my daughter a 1989 300TE. Best little car around. Except for a stalling issue that has been finally resolved, the car has been bullet-proof.
I agree with Anthony's assessments. I would also suggest that you purchase Stu Ritter's book. It is called:
The "Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Bible: 1986-1995" by Bentley
Publishers.
I think it is listed at Amazon under:
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0837602300/103-5004004-9046222
It is a great book with tons of useful information on the entire W124 line.
Good luck and happy motoring.
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Current Benzes
1989 300TE "Alice"
1990 300CE "Sam Spade"
1991 300CE "Beowulf" RIP (06.1991 - 10.10.2007)
1998 E320 "Orson"
2002 C320 Wagon "Molly Fox"
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