Ive purchased in the past a few late 80s model e class 300s.. I'm going to look at a 94 S class 320 being sold for 2100.. What should I look for? Pros? Cons? Need a daily driver.
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I've heard of lots of electrical problems with this car, but very little mechanical. Google is your friend. 
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check wire harness under hood,for insulation cracking off wires.Most owners changed to newer harness.This is a problem on all euro cars between 1992 and 1996
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I've heard of lots of electrical problems with this car, but very little mechanical. Google is your friend. 
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check wire harness under hood,for insulation cracking off wires.Most owners changed to newer harness.This is a problem on all euro cars between 1992 and 1996
W140 is the S class chasis model from 91-99 prdeceded by the w126 and followed by w220, moved to get you feedback for the forum members in-line with the chasis. The w140 is a solid car, look for maintenance records and wire harness replacement upper and lower on pre 96 models. For daily travel check suspension as this is a heavy car and poor maintenance should show in tire wear, sagging rear, etc.
A daily driver for a 23 year old not well maintained Benz is a sure fire way to have expensive repairs and this of course would depend on your daily travel distance, road conditions, and climate location. $2100 does not sound like the price for a well maintained Benz.
A daily driver for a 23 year old not well maintained Benz is a sure fire way to have expensive repairs and this of course would depend on your daily travel distance, road conditions, and climate location. $2100 does not sound like the price for a well maintained Benz.
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agreed on the price, unless it's an anomaly, sounds like an ill maintained benz that will cost you a lot more than that initial $2100 in a short amount of time... are you mechanically inclined and be doing the repairs or will you send it to a shop ?
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oh and those late 80's early 90's 300's great solid cars....






