thinking of buying oldish e-class estate

[markh1]

I have had enough with my Range Rover Classic constantly playing up and so I need another largish car. It is not a daily driver but will have to be comfortable doing long distances (80 miles or so)

I was thinking of an E-class as my father has owned an E (saloon version, and now owns an S) and it was a very good car.

Im thinking of spending about 2.5k ish and have been seeing P-plate high milers for this sort of money. Are these to be avoided? Are there any problems these cars suffer with?

Any help would be much appreciated.

[bloodyniceben]

If your bothered about your Range Rover going wrong, the last thing you want to buy is a high mileage early 210 E Class, keep away, your going to buy yourself a lot of hassle.

Ben

[markh1]

Ok ben, fair point, I think I may decide to buy something volvo'ish instead or spend a bit more money.

[Parrot of Doom]

The main problem is rust, but in truth the engines are pretty bulletproof. Get a rust-free one and you'll be ok.

[bloodyniceben]

Parrot of Doom said:

The main problem is rust, but in truth the engines are pretty bulletproof. Get a rust-free one and you'll be ok.

If you can find a rust free one for £2500 i will eat my pants

Ben