Merc E Class Estate.....

[sb-1]

Thinking about getting another Estate to use as Dog Transport.

An old E Class Estate seems to fit the bill(approx'94-95).

Any models to avoid.What about high mileage.Most I have seen are well over 100K...I imagine not a problem if service history etc?

Cheers

Steve

[loose cannon]

wdb 124 e class estate's are bomb proof
dont worry to much about mileage as long as its been looked after just make sure the g box operates smothly and dont get a manual box as they are pony

[vixpy1]

Get the newer shape.. 95 on..

Got an E300td but have to say i'm not terribly impressed by the mpg. However i think the Aif flow sensor is knackered.

Look for knocking over bumps from the front suspension.

Otherwise the best place is:

http://mbclub.co.uk/forums/

[loose cannon]

wdb 210 e class 95 onwards is a good car too but the older model is far superior in build quality and has less toys to go wrong

[vixpy1]

loose cannon said:

wdb 210 e class 95 onwards is a good car too but the older model is far superior in build quality and has less toys to go wrong

Yea... build quiality.. what build quality? on mine at least!

[loose cannon]

would still have a e55 210 though,

[sb-1]

Thanks for replies so far chaps.

Steve

[volvos70t5]

[hijack]
Just on the off chance anyone wants a W124 saloon - I have one for sale over in the PH classified section.
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[steve-p]

I wouldn't bother with a diesel unless you intend doing a lot of miles. They are quite a lot more expensive to buy, and the petrol models don't seem so bad. My '97 E320 V6 auto does 27mpg, which isn't so bad for a big car, and it's acceptably quick. It's fully loaded, everything works, 100K miles with full MBSH, mint leather interior and it only cost £6K (it's a saloon, estates are £1K more expensive). I can't see what all the fuss is about regarding poor build quality of W210s, frankly.

[steve-p]

vixpy1 said:

Get the newer shape.. 95 on.. Look for knocking over bumps from the front suspension.

A common problem it seems. I had mine sorted by the dealer for about £300 (lower ball joints, anti-roll bar bushes) and now the ride is quiet and the handling (on sports suspension) is pretty good.

[gazzab]

I might be selling a 525i SE Beemer touring soon - an 94 car. Fits the bill just as well - ie great for smelly dog.

[toby tucker]

There's a nice low mileage E320 Estate in Malachite green currently being auctioned on eBay.

[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9855&item=4552404608&rd=1[/url]

[festernath]

No reserve, one owner, 60k miles... sounds too good to be true?

[toby tucker]

it went for £4650 which i thought was a bit expensive considering the lack of stamped up service history and thus makes the low mileage questionable