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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 03:31 PM
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Advice for potential W212 Wagon owner

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to drop in and say hi. Currently a Volvo 240 owner, and want to add to that a potential 14-16 W212 wagon. I currently work in engineering at MB, and think its time to official join the family after driving them for a few years.

If anyone can help point me to the correct forum location to ask for guidance, that would be appreciated. I have done a few pre purchase inspections already, and have the VMIs on hand with some videos/pictures from the mechanic. Unfortunately since W212 wagons are pretty rare in the states, the mileages are pretty high (80,000 mi +), but I can do my own work.

I recently did a manual swap on the 240.

Thanks all in advanced.

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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 05:00 PM
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you can post W212 related questions at https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w212-109/
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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 05:58 PM
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Quite a few of us on here with 212 wagons. Oddly I also had a 240 wagon which happens stance was the best vehicle I have ever owned in my life. Almost 300,000 Miles when I gave that car away

wait, my 240 was a C240 4matic wagon. Not a Volvo

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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 06:50 PM
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W212 wagon is a great buy! So much car for little money. They are reliable and well made. Get a PPI before purchasing and be prepared to travel for the right one.
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Old Sep 5, 2025 | 12:04 AM
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Old Sep 5, 2025 | 09:17 AM
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As a s212 owner, I approve

Which engine are you looking for?
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Old Sep 16, 2025 | 10:07 AM
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Thanks for the welcomes. I just purchased a 2016 S212 with 74k miles yesterday in SoCal. We are officially a MB family now
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Thanks for the welcomes. I just purchased a 2016 S212 with 74k miles yesterday in SoCal. We are officially a MB family now
Congrats...Pls post a few pics. Thanks
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Here are pictures. Someone else did the parking haha.
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