Anyone have thoughts on that? Good or bad?

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You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows - Robert A. Zimmerman

Personally my experience with the W202 has been very bad and I wouldnt even consider buying another one. How many miles? How much?

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2015 ML350 4Matic. Wifes DD
2015 GLK350 4Matic. My winter DD
2012 E350 4Matic. Road Trip car
2009 CLK350 Coupe Designo.Kleemann Tune For nice days/DD
2006 CL600. V12.Eurocharged Tune. Enough said
2005 CLK55 AMG Coupe.Kleemann Tune. For the sound and style
2004 CLK320 Cabriolet. 2005+ Interior swap. For the sunny Florida days & beach days

1995 132k miles and $2,500.

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You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows - Robert A. Zimmerman

Just look for oil leaks at the head gasket.

'95's also had bad engine wiring harnesses.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Good car.



We have a C280, and it has been a fantastic car. 27MPGs in the city.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

Kuan, if you get really serious take it to Huber's.

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

Hows the condition on it?

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2015 ML350 4Matic. Wifes DD
2015 GLK350 4Matic. My winter DD
2012 E350 4Matic. Road Trip car
2009 CLK350 Coupe Designo.Kleemann Tune For nice days/DD
2006 CL600. V12.Eurocharged Tune. Enough said
2005 CLK55 AMG Coupe.Kleemann Tune. For the sound and style
2004 CLK320 Cabriolet. 2005+ Interior swap. For the sunny Florida days & beach days

Don't know the condition. I called and left a message.

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You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows - Robert A. Zimmerman

The only way you'll get 27 mpg in the city with a 95 C280 is if you have another car pushing from behind. I've driven an identical 1994 C280 for the past 9 years. Not possible. Maybe you're confusing it with the 4 cylinder C220 in your signature?

I second the head gasket and wiring harness checks. Additionally, have a look at the lower control arm bushings - they wear out prematurely on these cars and that job can set you back anywhere from $700-$1000 including the alignment you'll need afterwards.

My 1994 C280 has consistently cost me around $2500 a year in maintenance/repairs. Sometimes that is with stuff you expect, like brakes and tires. Other times it is water pumps, air conditioning condensers, and rusting gas lines.

Caveat emptor on this one. Get it looked over by someone who knows these cars well.

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Jonathan

2011 Mazda2
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1994 C280 (retired)

Ooops. Brain fart / burnt out from finals. It is the C220 from my signature.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

Some people have more excuses than a caterpillar has legs!!!

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

Thanks Jim.



Whats you excuse for not giving me a jingle on your way through (both) my areas?

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

How can you tell if the wiring harness has been replaced? I am shopping for a '95 E or 98-00 E , one thing that is astonishing is the 95' prices are sometimes on par with the 98's.

Is 95' a very good year or is 97-98 very bad?

Either by records, or if the visible wiring has cracking insulation.



IMHO the 95 124 is a better car than the 98 210s, but the 210s have more creature comforts, and are a better equipped car.



If it were my money, I would hold out for a 95 E420. Its got the bulletproof M119, a good rear end so good mpgs (figure 30ish freeway cruising), definitely not a slouch in the power department, excellent build quality, and very good to look at.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

Lucky you done with finals. I have my finals all this week.

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2015 ML350 4Matic. Wifes DD
2015 GLK350 4Matic. My winter DD
2012 E350 4Matic. Road Trip car
2009 CLK350 Coupe Designo.Kleemann Tune For nice days/DD
2006 CL600. V12.Eurocharged Tune. Enough said
2005 CLK55 AMG Coupe.Kleemann Tune. For the sound and style
2004 CLK320 Cabriolet. 2005+ Interior swap. For the sunny Florida days & beach days