Torque covertors,an issue or not??

[seenthelight]

I've been looking at getting a c class, some peeps on here have mentioned the E class as a option (which i like) any how i've seen a ad on egay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120373260199
The guy mentions automatics seem to suffer problems with the torque covertor, is this common? and do the C and E class share the same gearbox? Cos at £3000 repair bill, Ouch
Any advice regards kurt.

 

[Dieselman]

That sounds like the radiator glycol issue. E class of that age are prone to that fault due to poor radiators leaking into the ATF.

If it's had the fault it needs a gearbox rebuild and new radiator.

 

[230K]

Hi

Have you read the listing from this guy?? he professes his innocence toooooo much for my liking. It says he has 100% feedback but when you look at the details of his feedback there is at least 1 negative.

Our cars are changed at 3 years some of the E classes have 200,000 miles on them and we will run them for another 12 months. So by that he means 100,000 miles a year?? Suppose it is possible but he is just too much blah blah blah. Oh and he doesnt have any service history but i have the mot's?

Clown in my opinion

230K

 

[pete vee rod]

I must admit I felt the same, he says his car is not part of the fleet, but mentions it anyway, and how everything is kept tip top. Maybe he thinks that by association the business and his car will get muddled.