96-99 E300 weak points...
08-21-2014, 07:28 PM
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96-99 E300 weak points...
Forgive me if thread already exists somewhere but I've had a W124 1995 diesel as well as a W123 diesel so I know enough to be dangerous. Always wanted a W211 E class and wanted to know what weak points I should be looking for in a used one. For example my 95 had wiring loom issues, fuel lines that leaked and needed replacing and the blower motor seemed to fail - what issues on these models should I be asking a previous owner about? thanks much
08-21-2014, 11:00 PM
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W211 e320 CDI
Forgive my ignorance but isn't that generation W210? I'm interested too, folks basically give those away around here. I looked at one last year offered at $3500 for a "high mileage" car...at 137k I don't really consider it to be high miles?
08-22-2014, 06:01 AM
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W211 is 2003 to 2008. I have a 2003 E320 and 2005 CDI. Issues on early 03 and 04 are Valeo radiators that leak glycol into the transmission. Behr is the upgraded model. Airmatics are a problem, but many come without them. EGR is a problem on both vehicles and needs cleaned often (as with any vehicle running EGR).
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Forgive me right off the bat - E-class W210 96-99 diesel either non-turbo or turbo-diesel. Just love that E class model and want to know the 2-5 things to check specifically. For example my 95 diesel had the bad wiring harness and typical ac blower motor issue but other than she was a good car. Just like the style of the W210. Anyone have strong thoughts about the turbo-diesel model? Like dont bother all it does is eat 2-3 more mpg's?
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The earlier, at least, W210's had rust problems in the rear suspension area.
My W211 was a 2005 and had wiring problems where there was some water exposure (trunk/rear lighting). My German mechanic thought it was from having biodegradable wiring. He said it biodegraded a little too soon!
My car had a new version of the EGR replace the old one and had no problems afterwards for at least 150,000 diesel miles.
My W211 was a 2005 and had wiring problems where there was some water exposure (trunk/rear lighting). My German mechanic thought it was from having biodegradable wiring. He said it biodegraded a little too soon!
My car had a new version of the EGR replace the old one and had no problems afterwards for at least 150,000 diesel miles.
10-24-2014, 03:12 PM
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One thing to be weary of on the earlier (pre-facelift) 210s is the fact that the A-Pillars collapse in a frontal crash. This was remedied in the facelift, but of course there is no diesel of that era.
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2005 E-320 W-211 CDI
Had two '99s
Forgive me right off the bat - E-class W210 96-99 diesel either non-turbo or turbo-diesel. Just love that E class model and want to know the 2-5 things to check specifically. For example my 95 diesel had the bad wiring harness and typical ac blower motor issue but other than she was a good car. Just like the style of the W210. Anyone have strong thoughts about the turbo-diesel model? Like dont bother all it does is eat 2-3 more mpg's?
Both had the stupid problem of not having a lock up T/C.
Dealer worked on the second (CPO) one for a week and never
did get it to lock up. Without that, you loose F E.
Cannot fault my W-211 CDI. Best diesel MBZ brought to N/A.
Regards,
Derrel
