1988 300CE PURCHASE INFORMATION WANTED
04-09-2012, 03:35 PM
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1991 560SEC Teal 1989 420SEL Ice Blue 1984 500SEC White
1988 300CE PURCHASE INFORMATION WANTED
I found a nice 1988 w124 300CE.
170k Miles
One owner
Good Service Records/Books
No Apparent Rust and or Repairs
Interior Very Nice No Cracks in Wood or Dash
Garage Kept
Everything Functions
It appears to be correct, maintained in very good visual inspection.
I have not put the car up on the lift as of yet.
I have been, and am an owner of a few W126's and C126's for years. I know pretty much the "Achilles Heel' on these cars.
I have little knowledge on W124's.
What is problematic in 1988 300CE'S or in other 300 W124's of the same vintage?
I will have my mechanic do a compression test, but only if it can pass the 'You Guys Know Group'.
Thanks Bruce
170k Miles
One owner
Good Service Records/Books
No Apparent Rust and or Repairs
Interior Very Nice No Cracks in Wood or Dash
Garage Kept
Everything Functions
It appears to be correct, maintained in very good visual inspection.
I have not put the car up on the lift as of yet.
I have been, and am an owner of a few W126's and C126's for years. I know pretty much the "Achilles Heel' on these cars.
I have little knowledge on W124's.
What is problematic in 1988 300CE'S or in other 300 W124's of the same vintage?
I will have my mechanic do a compression test, but only if it can pass the 'You Guys Know Group'.
Thanks Bruce
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04-10-2012, 05:29 AM
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86 190E 2.3 16V, 93 400E, 98 S500
Really nothing more than your experiences with the W126's. Same potential for HVAC evap failure, same suspect transmission delays from park to reverse.
M103 motors are very reliable. A design problem with original head gaskests causes gasket failure. Once replaced, you should be good to go..
Good Luck
Jayare
M103 motors are very reliable. A design problem with original head gaskests causes gasket failure. Once replaced, you should be good to go..
Good Luck
Jayare
04-10-2012, 07:02 AM
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Thanks for your info JayAre.
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04-12-2012, 01:27 PM
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04-16-2012, 03:08 AM
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Few things I have had issues with on my 1988 300CE.
1. Single Fuse OVP can cause a few weird *** issues.
2. Front timing seal leak (common and a PITA to repair)
3. Cold start issues but found if I count to 7 slowly then start - 1st pop every time.
4. Speedo cable - speedo needle bounces at low speed
5. Fuel Gauge bounces when less than 1/2 full. Could be Pot in gauges or fuel sender.
Marvellous car love it to death !
1. Single Fuse OVP can cause a few weird *** issues.
2. Front timing seal leak (common and a PITA to repair)
3. Cold start issues but found if I count to 7 slowly then start - 1st pop every time.
4. Speedo cable - speedo needle bounces at low speed
5. Fuel Gauge bounces when less than 1/2 full. Could be Pot in gauges or fuel sender.
Marvellous car love it to death !
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04-16-2012, 08:59 PM
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Thanks Stormtigers. I will check those out on Wednesday, when I see it.
Your car looks great also.
Do you have the aluminum fuses in the fuse box, or the copper ones?
Thanks Bruce
Your car looks great also.
Do you have the aluminum fuses in the fuse box, or the copper ones?
Thanks Bruce
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04-16-2012, 11:14 PM
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