Hi all, am needing the knowledge of those in the know regarding the sought after 300CE machines. Grober u seem the one ... Given the following for sale and wanting to buy one (not me specifically but thinking about the old man), is this October 1988 model engine and mileage to consider or stay away?
300CE 1988 Blue/Black
Grober's brief comments on the 300CE history is so relevant; I'm for easier engine to work on, given they all need working on, and this advertised one seems to have had the facial treatment with the facelifted front and back lights - does that in the ad get a tick? It is lowered tho dealer cannot confirm with what - is there such a thing as Lorinser springs? How can I tell? Sorry no knowledge on these mods. It also turns out the Lorinser mag wheels are no longer on the car and what you see is aftermarket imitation AMG 17". Bumper looks normal MB to me. The steering wheel is probably all that is Lorinser. The dealer claims perforated leather seats, anyone know from the pics if those seats have the leather covers? Has had 3 owners in total - the last one only since Jan 06, and is the dealers' dad.
Is the 300CE-24 engine to stay away from if I'm wanting more hassle free? I wouldn't be looking at performance, just prestige.
What about this 300CE-24 1990 White one?
Saw a few ads for E220 and E320, is it me or is that grille making it look more like a C class? Anyway, they seem to have more mileage than the 300CE I picked out above. Figured less mileage in this models always better outcome?
300CE 1988 Blue/Black
Grober's brief comments on the 300CE history is so relevant; I'm for easier engine to work on, given they all need working on, and this advertised one seems to have had the facial treatment with the facelifted front and back lights - does that in the ad get a tick? It is lowered tho dealer cannot confirm with what - is there such a thing as Lorinser springs? How can I tell? Sorry no knowledge on these mods. It also turns out the Lorinser mag wheels are no longer on the car and what you see is aftermarket imitation AMG 17". Bumper looks normal MB to me. The steering wheel is probably all that is Lorinser. The dealer claims perforated leather seats, anyone know from the pics if those seats have the leather covers? Has had 3 owners in total - the last one only since Jan 06, and is the dealers' dad.
Is the 300CE-24 engine to stay away from if I'm wanting more hassle free? I wouldn't be looking at performance, just prestige.
What about this 300CE-24 1990 White one?
Saw a few ads for E220 and E320, is it me or is that grille making it look more like a C class? Anyway, they seem to have more mileage than the 300CE I picked out above. Figured less mileage in this models always better outcome?
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