Well, I am considering a 99 E300...again. This one is black with oyster leather and 47K. They want $32,000 for it. It is Sarmarked for the next year. I would have to purchase another year for $895 to get me to 100K under a warrantee.

The issues with these cars I have read are:

- MAS sensors
- Computer boards (surging)
- Bad glowplugs

If this is all, is buying a Starmarked car really worth it. Would I be better off getting one with 100K on it already and saving some bucks?

Or should I get I non starmarked one with similar miles and save a few grand? The Starmarking for this particular vehical included a new key, new spare tire, an oil change and check over - not very impressive!! I could do all that myself.

What does scare me about the above is that I have not seen many 98 or 99 E300's with over 100K on this board. I am unfamiliar with what may pop up. I would really hate to have to put trans or some other major item into one that otherwise would be covered under a warrantee I was too cheap to buy.

I will be likely running this car for 250-300K. Does anyone have experience with these models after 100K. What might I expect?

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1996 (W210) E300D 86K - Traded in for a Lexus
1992 (W124) 300D 2.5 Turbo 202K - Sold
1983 (W123) 300D, 146K - Sold
1970 280S, 263K - Sold - Beginning of addiction