Looking at a '98 E-320 wagon
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1998 E-320 Wagon
Looking at a '98 E-320 wagon
From a local dealer. One of those low rent type dealers. It has 147k on it and they want $4,250 and won't budge on the price. In this market I consider that odd. Everything seems to be in order. But some things I noticed, interior wear, a whine from the dash when using AC, sunroof does not work. Sound from the motor almost like a small exhaust leak from the collector area, not sure. Belt looks good, all pulleys look OK.
Basically trying to figure out if this is a good buy for a "third" car. Kind of between this and a Volvo V70. I found a 2001 v70 xc that was nice and had a bunch of stuff done to it for a similar and flexible price. But the 2001 v70's have a lot transmission issues from what I hear. I want something I can shade tree maintain without too many major driveline headaches and run to 300k. Not many euro wagons to choose from around here.
Also does anyone know a good independent mercedes tech in the Raleigh, NC area so that I can have the car checked out pre purchase?
If there is a better place for me to go into the forums to find this my apologies and shoo me on over there please.
Ken
Basically trying to figure out if this is a good buy for a "third" car. Kind of between this and a Volvo V70. I found a 2001 v70 xc that was nice and had a bunch of stuff done to it for a similar and flexible price. But the 2001 v70's have a lot transmission issues from what I hear. I want something I can shade tree maintain without too many major driveline headaches and run to 300k. Not many euro wagons to choose from around here.
Also does anyone know a good independent mercedes tech in the Raleigh, NC area so that I can have the car checked out pre purchase?
If there is a better place for me to go into the forums to find this my apologies and shoo me on over there please.
Ken
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98 Brilliant Silver E320 Wagon
These are generally good cars which if well maintained can go 250K or more. It doesn't sound like this one falls into that category. A lot of W210s were made. Maybe the most of any MB model (?). So keep looking. Routine maint. and repair is very reasonable if you are a DIYer. Check out the sticky at the top for some of the issues with W210. Also, there have been several threads on purchasing a W210. Similar info on W210 forum at benzworld.org as well.
