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04 Diesel 05-31-2008 05:57 PM

1992 300E 4 matic possible buy?
 
I am looking at a 1992 300E 4 matic with 160,000 miles, the only problem is that the transmition will not go into reverse. He said it drives great just no reverse, and he wants $1000.00 firm. My question is, do you think this a easy fix or is the whole trany on the way out? The car looks like it is in good shape, 2 new tires, new stereo. Thanks for all of your help. Also how much would a rebuilt trany cost me?

JimFreeh 05-31-2008 06:15 PM

Depends....

Go to the dealer or do it yourself?

You can get rebuilts online for around $1300-1500

Double to triple that for a indy or dealer job.

Not a bad deal on the car, but not a great deal either.

Jim

deanyel 05-31-2008 07:22 PM

A 160k mile 4 matic with a bad transmission would have to be in absolutely terrific cosmetic condition to have a value above 0.

Hatterasguy 05-31-2008 11:00 PM

Its a $500 car with a bad trans if its in good shape, the early 4matic system sucked.

04 Diesel 06-01-2008 12:09 AM

Cant you just turn the 4matic system off?

jeff-abalone 06-01-2008 01:21 AM

someone told me that no reverse on the transmission!! The transmission must need to take it out for repair!!

Early 4 matic cars!! The transmission should be different, which compares to regular W124 RWD.

$1000 for an bad transmission 4 matic... since little expensive.....because fixing a transmission may costs over $2500,.

JimFreeh 06-01-2008 05:36 AM

Oh, didn't notice the 4 matic before.

Revised answer: Pass, unless you can get it cheap enough to make it a parts car, say $500 or less. Remember, with today's scrap steel prices, it's worth $200 at the crusher.

Jim

04 Diesel 06-02-2008 12:10 AM

I looked at the car today and I am going to pass on that one, to many things wrong. Thanks for all your help.

04 Diesel 06-03-2008 10:37 PM

I bought a 1986 300E today and I love it. Great shape, but very dirty.

Colo Springs E 06-04-2008 10:55 PM

Car wash, armor-all, wax, etc.... that's cheap.

Enjoy, hope it cleans up nicely!

I have an '88 300E I'm in love with, just got it about a month ago. Funnest/most pleasurable car I've ever owned.

04 Diesel 06-04-2008 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colo Springs E (Post 1874561)
Car wash, armor-all, wax, etc.... that's cheap.

Enjoy, hope it cleans up nicely!

I have an '88 300E I'm in love with, just got it about a month ago. Funnest/most pleasurable car I've ever owned.

Is your car rusting at the jack holes? Mine is and I want to do something about it and looking for some ideas.

Colo Springs E 06-05-2008 07:16 AM

No, mine doesn't have a speck of rust anywhere thank goodness.

Do you have any pics, of the rust and of the entire car?

What color/interior/etc? Details man!! :)


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