Vernon Ritchey wrote:
I am seeking recommendations on a possible purchase.
I have an opportunity to buy a 1989 300 TE. It has about 130K miles
with about 25K on the engine since rebuild (new commercial short block
and head rebuilt). Many other critical parts are almost new. Initial
inspection and dialog with owner leads me to believe this car is in
excellent condition. It is overpriced according to NADA and Edmunds but
I suspect the condition justifies the price.
I am familiar with 123 and 126 diesels but don't know much about 124s or
gassers. So I'm lookin for input on the desirability of this car.
Knowkedgable opinions on the 124 wagon and the 3L gasser motor would be
greatly appreciated. Thanks
The 124 wagon is (in MY opinion) the finest station wagon ever designed.
It's a DELIGHTFUL road car - rides almost as well as a W126 "S" class
car. The M103 engine is a good engine with a useful life of about
200-250kmi (once the early valve guides were replaced) before the engine
requires a LOT of work, but I have questions about the condition of any
car that required that the engine be replaced at 100kmi.
Marshall
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Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
"der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0
159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi
Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection
http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
