rstl99, with all that's reportedly been done to this 1990 300E it makes one wonder why it's for sale ... especially with such low mileage. Price seems reasonable; however, a knowledgeable seller should know the engine is only 177hp. I would search for a 1994 or 1995 E320 ... a much more refined automobile and the best of the 124 series which are relatively easy for a DIY'er to maintain, depending on your skill level.

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Fred Hoelzle

I know my way around diesels, but when I purchased my 1995 E320, I went for a PPI. It was the best $125.00 I ever spent, saving me thousands of dollars.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

I'm told there are employment and health issues causing the sale. Indeed, one would think owner understands the specs of his car (HP), however he's only acquired it since this Summer (bought from a friend) so may not have gotten to know it well yet.

90's gas-powered MB's are an unknown to me, I'm more of a hardcoded W123 guy. Perhaps as you suggest there are better models/specimens (I'm in no hurry at all to buy, just looking for a good deal and an eventual replacement next year for my ageing Volvo 240). Still, this one may be worth a look. Price is firm at this point. Interesting reference to handbrake if in fact this model doesn't have one?!? More to come (maybe)...

Thanks for the thoughts folks!

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1983 300TD 240K - 1982 240D 215K - 1996 Dodge Cummins 70K

At that mileage, any M103 powered car would be considered a relatively high risk for headgasket failure.