Planning on Buying a E300TD
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Planning on Buying a E300TD
I was planning on buying a E300 D, not sure what year, hopefully looking for one with relative low miles (which is hard because people love to drive these cars) and in good condition. But before I make the jump, in terms of maintenance, what I am expecting, given that I buy it in good shape. I have a reliable mechanic and will make sure it is in excellent condition before I buy. What heavy costs has your E300 exhibited? I am college student that is about to head in law school so money will always be tight. Would you suggest such a car for such a person in this economical situation considering the long-term costs?
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I was planning on buying a E300 D, not sure what year, hopefully looking for one with relative low miles (which is hard because people love to drive these cars) and in good condition. But before I make the jump, in terms of maintenance, what I am expecting, given that I buy it in good shape. I have a reliable mechanic and will make sure it is in excellent condition before I buy. What heavy costs has your E300 exhibited? I am college student that is about to head in law school so money will always be tight. Would you suggest such a car for such a person in this economical situation considering the long-term costs?
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You will be shelling out quite a bit of dough for these vehicles. These vehicles require a lot TLC. Glow Plugs, Leaking/Weeping fuel lines, etc are labor intensive and expensive. I would not reccomend purchasing one of these cars without a pretty good warranty, or the ability to pay for things that will need to be replaced. If you are looking for a trouble free vehicle I would suggest getting a Japanese car.
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Every car is different on maintenance. Some people "luck out" and others don't. My car has been pretty decent, but I wouldn't suggest purchasing one of these cars if you're going into law school. Your oil changes alone will run about $80. I do a lot of my own maintenance, but it has still cost me a decent amount of money.
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