What to expect with 2003 W211 270cdi?

[kycl]

Hi all,

I'm new and have been looking at buying a 2003 E270 cdi Avantgarde.

From looking through the forum, I know the following to look out for:
1. Radiator fluid leaking into the auto tranny. Due to radiator build quality or design. Pre-Sept 2003 W211.
2. Airmatic Pump failure.
3. MAF faults and failure.
4. Injector and Fuel pump failure.

I have looked over the above possible trouble spots on this car I plan to purchase, and it has all passed.

I would like to know if changing the fuel filter regularly would prevent injector and fuel pump failure?

How long does the Airmatic DC units last? Does the failure happen on the Airmatic Struts or most on the pump?

Would I be better of looking for a W210 E270 CDI?

Thanks in advance.

 

[evdok]

Get a late 03 and you should be fine gremlins should have been rectified by then.

 

[Seamster15]

"Would I be better of looking for a W210 E270 CDI?"

Only if you like lots of rust.... but you also have to be carefull on the W211.

 

[kycl]

thanks Evdok and Seamter15, the E270 cdi I'm looking at is a 11/03. I'm in Malaysia, so the rust would be not be too much of a problem as we don't use salt on the roads in winter. But, a good idea to check it once over any how.