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Any advice on Merc E220 (pre 1997 model)

  • 08-03-2009 6:55pm
    #1
    Freddiestar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm thinking of buying and E220 coupe but can't find any with less than 100k on the clock.
    Anyone know if this model is good for that kind of mileage, also what should I look for if test driving?
    thanks


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  • #2
    shawnee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭shawnee


    I wouldn't consider 100 k high mileage on one of these. They are a class car and should be good for 300k . However I would consider a well kept one, with a bit of service history and not too many owners a bonus.;)


  • #3
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    with the age,you need to expect this kind of mileage. Buy based on condition and as much history as possible. As stated above these cars will run and run if looked after. Gorgeous car


  • #4
    Stevie Dakota
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭Stevie Dakota


    Super car, and one of the last over engineered Mercs (although they seem to be finding their way back). Still very desirable and sought after, the UK is the place to look. I certainly would not worry about over 100K as long as it has a full history.


  • #5
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,968 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    They are now knocking about for 4 grand ish so quite affordable if you are in work.

    The main points of interest on the 93-96 year models are wiring looms on 6 cynider engines (so thats not an issue for you), weak subframe bushes and or corrosion and corrosion on the wheel arches - usually the front ones.


  • #6
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,481 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I know the mileage is higher than you are looking for but it is a 15 year old car and it looks very clean for it's age and has a nice spec:

    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=92098&cat=2

    Might be worth a closer look.


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  • #7
    Stevie Dakota
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭Stevie Dakota


    "Never given a days trouble." c'mon, 15 years old, they were good but not THAT good!


  • #8
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    I wouldn't worry about the mileage OP, as said, if they are looked after with a good service history you should have no worries.

    I remember in the last few years these seemed to be making a very pretty penny.

    Seems some still are,
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mercedes-Benz/220/coupe/200909191943209/advert

    Very nice car though.


  • #9
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,968 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    Way overpriced!


  • #10
    niceirishfella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭niceirishfella


    +1

    A lot of car for little layout in general for the merc E220.
    Quite classy too for an olde barge - I'd have one.


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