300E 4-matic.....any advice?

[myredsl]

Im going to look at a 1990 G-reg 300E 4-matic tomorrow with the intention of buying it but wondered if anyone here can give me a few tips as what to look for and what to avoid etc. Also,what sort of price? The car is described (reliable source) as immaculate,almandine red,30k miles,full history (not sure if thats MBZ). Any advice gladly welcomed. Thanks

Nick

 

[Bolide]

Why a 4-Matic?

Read all the "Buying W124" threads on here and you'll get the idea of what to look for. There's also a list I wrote on Honest John's website

More info on my site at
http://www.w124.co.uk/modelrange.html

Nick Froome
www.w124.co.uk

 

[brianbrian]

Buy any thing in the 124 model except a 4matic.

 

[myredsl]

oooh! why not a 4 matic? Are they trouble?

 

[roadhog]

4-matics are rare and allegedly very expensive to repair when the drivetrain goes wrong but if that mileage is genuine I'd be tempted. I'd ask why it's only been driven 1500 miles a year though.

Condition is more important than mileage on W124's but something this low is unusual. Has it been serviced on mileage or calender dates?

Have you got a link or any pics, I'd like to see it.

 

[myredsl]

Thanks guys,sorry for a bit of a late reply but just wanted to let you know I didn`t buy the "immaculate" 124 4-matic,not as described!!!

Cheers