best shop manual for 380 SEL?
10-22-2005, 11:19 PM
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best shop manual for 380 SEL?
Hey folks,
does anyone know what is the best shop manual for a 380 SEL? Are Chiltons any good? I used Haynes before for different cars and hated them. What about factory shop manuals? Are they hideously expensive?
Thanks in advance
does anyone know what is the best shop manual for a 380 SEL? Are Chiltons any good? I used Haynes before for different cars and hated them. What about factory shop manuals? Are they hideously expensive?
Thanks in advance
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85 300SD, 80 280SL, 90 300TE 4Matic, 90 300D 2.5 Turbo, 91 300E 4Matic, 92 300D 2.5 Turbo, 87 300TD
Get the original paper shop manuals off e-bay. Aim for about $50-75 each (chassis and body Vol I&II, engine, ACC, Electrical). The W126 CD set doesn't get to the level of detain as the paper manuals do. It will cost more in the long run but it is worth it. The aftermarket manuals suck.
