Hey guys I'm buying a 99 E300 with 250k miles , n I wanna know if u guys have any ideas wut to look for, n I heard the w210 auto 5 speed transmission have problems, is that true???
transmission in this car would last long???
Thanks guys

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1999 W210 E300 Turbodiesel

That's a lot of miles on a car. I'm not aware of any transmission problems that '99 300 ETDs have.

RUST!

Particularly the front suspension spring-mounts on the chassis....

Give ANY rusty cars a wide birth!

There were issues on the paints these cars had which allegedly caused severe corrosion UNDER the sealers and underseals, so cannot easily be seen before its too late....

I scrapped a '98 car and it was an utter rust-heap underside....

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Alastair AKA H.C.II South Wales, U.K. based member

W123, 1985 300TD Wagon, 256K,
-Most recent M.B. purchase, Cost-a-plenty, Gulps BioDiesel extravagantly, and I love it like an old dog.

W114, 1975 280E Custard Yellow,
-Great above decks needs chassis welding--Really will do it this year....

i would look at the maintence records under a microscope....given the milage your probably gonna have alot of rubber suspension parts that should have been replaced..or will need to be replaced in the near future...same goes with engine mounts (but the mounts arent that big of a problem). i bought my 99 with 205k miles and given the levels of care the previous owner gave it i didnt think twice about the miles. it still needs constant upkeep (just because its a mercedes diesel) but runs and drives like new.

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero

Seller doesnt know anything about the car, all says that interior is in great shape n outside is dirty needs to b washed good. He doesn't have any records... cause it's his brother n he went to CA.
I'll go c the car tomorrow .

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1999 W210 E300 Turbodiesel

How much $$$?

He's asking $5500

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1999 W210 E300 Turbodiesel

Rust is the main issue. Run your finger around the wheel arches, and peel back the top piece of rubber trim from the door edge. The top spring perches can also rust through, although this isn't a safety issue and I've never heard of one collapsing while being driven. Repair is a new cup riveted to the body.

The engines are rock solid. It may need new o-rings around the fuel lines at the fuel pump, and also new delivery seals on the top of the pump, they're both cheap jobs and DIY-able (there are guides on the forum). The injectors should be ok, if there's any clattering or nailing it may be a mix of injectors, or slightly worn valves.

The transmission fluid should be checked, if its dark brown or black it needs changing. Another easy DIY job. Other than that, these cars are inherently reliable, its just the rust that lets them down.

I'm surprised at the price, my 1997 turbo is on 249,500 and in the UK is worth £1,000 at the absolute most.

Ok thanks guys

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1999 W210 E300 Turbodiesel

For that price, I don't think you can beat it, to be honest with you.

Finally got it!!!
I didnt find anything wrong with the car (like rust) n the last owner had it for 6 yrs. i really like it so I bought it.
I like it more then my 96. I think this is the car I always wanted.
Thanks for ur help guys.
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1999 W210 E300 Turbodiesel

Righteous purchase!

Twins! Now get a headlight cleaning kit and you'll be looking good as new!

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Ed
-1984 Mercedes 190D 2.2 5-speed gray market(bought@30,000 miles) (Sold back to original owner@170,000 miles)
-1999 Mercedes E300DT (245,000 miles)
-1999 Mercedes S500 Grand Edition (80,000 miles)

Now that there are some years under it's belt, I believe it to be the best diesel engine MB had built to that date. A super, hi-performance engine. They got it very, very right.