What Should I buy?
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1998 Mercedes E320
What Should I buy?
Hey All,
New to the Forum, but hoping someone can help. I'm currently driving a 1998 Mercedes E320 with 260,000 miles (Not a Typo), and the car is on its last legs. I love it. I'm looking to upgrade to a slightly newer model year, and have roughly 5000-6000 to spend. I've currently been looking in the 2002-2009 model year range, would like to get a sedan, but don't care about class (C class works too). Being younger, I don't have a lot of money to throw at a large repair bill. I was wondering if someone had a list of models/years to avoid in that range in order to help reduce the chances of a major malfunction. An example would be that I've read the 06-07 M272 engines have issues. I've worked on a lot of cars, and could definitely do smaller jobs, but couldn't fix anything large, much less afford to. Hopefully someone here with some knowledge/expertise could chime in with a list of what to avoid, or what cars were fantastic in that range. Thank you!
New to the Forum, but hoping someone can help. I'm currently driving a 1998 Mercedes E320 with 260,000 miles (Not a Typo), and the car is on its last legs. I love it. I'm looking to upgrade to a slightly newer model year, and have roughly 5000-6000 to spend. I've currently been looking in the 2002-2009 model year range, would like to get a sedan, but don't care about class (C class works too). Being younger, I don't have a lot of money to throw at a large repair bill. I was wondering if someone had a list of models/years to avoid in that range in order to help reduce the chances of a major malfunction. An example would be that I've read the 06-07 M272 engines have issues. I've worked on a lot of cars, and could definitely do smaller jobs, but couldn't fix anything large, much less afford to. Hopefully someone here with some knowledge/expertise could chime in with a list of what to avoid, or what cars were fantastic in that range. Thank you!
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Hello!
Welcome to MBWorld!
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A good source for model history is to visit a few of the specific forums for models you are considering. You should receive very good feedback from current owners. Good luck!
Bob
Welcome to MBWorld!
Thank you for the introduction!
A good source for model history is to visit a few of the specific forums for models you are considering. You should receive very good feedback from current owners. Good luck!
Bob
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Hey there Bandit, with that list of needs a Honda may be a better choice. Older MB's can go wrong in many ways as you may know, and cost a lot to repair. Keep working hard and save up and try to get something newer, CPO or even with a warranty. Just my advice 
GL to ya!
GL to ya!
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1998 Mercedes E320
Hey there Bandit, with that list of needs a Honda may be a better choice. Older MB's can go wrong in many ways as you may know, and cost a lot to repair. Keep working hard and save up and try to get something newer, CPO or even with a warranty. Just my advice GL to ya!
GL to ya!
