Tom Potter wrote:
"I am going to look at a 1996 E320 that is for sale locally. It has the I6 DOHC engine. It looks nice from the pictures. Please give me your opinions on this model, as I have no experience with it." There are others on the list that have more knowledge about these cars. But, I will throw in my .2. These cars have some fairly consistent corrosion problems. Look at the front shock towers - I think a lot of them rust out and the nothing holds the shock in place. I think this is also included in the line of cars that has the biodegradable wiring harness - I have heard that is an expensive repair. I think the engines are great and return some fairly spectacular mileage. I don't recall whether these cars have the evap/ac problem also or if that is just the latest model 124s and 140s Despite all these problems, I think the owners of them are very happy with them. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 136K
