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IROCdan330 · 03-05-2007, 04:36 PM

Let me know what you want to know.

If I can't answer your question, I'm sure one of my teachers can (I'm at a benz training facility).

All I know is if you can pick one up in decent condition, fix the minor issues that they all have at that age, and do proper maintanence, it will last you forever. one of my buddies at school just picked up an 88 190e i believe. one of my teacher's has got a 93 (i think?) 300e. Both have got well over 150k on them and are running strong.

edit: i just read justin's post, if thats the case, off the top of my head...

if you can get under the car, look for the obvious (leaks, etc)...check the flex coupling at the end of the tailshaft. its on the driveshaft, takes the place of a u-joint in a nutshell, big rubber thing similar to a ragjoint on a steering column. if it hasnt been replaced recently, look into doing so. Make sure the control arm bushings look decent...wheel bearings and the like. After that, check the basics (brakes/tires, suspension, listen for noises, etc)...the fit/finish on the pre 94 models is damn near perfect, every edge was smoothed, they were put together very well. I'll check tomorrow for anything else.

03-05-2007, 04:36 PM	#7
IROCdan330 12 Second Club Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vineland Posts: 928 iTrader: (0)	Let me know what you want to know. If I can't answer your question, I'm sure one of my teachers can (I'm at a benz training facility). All I know is if you can pick one up in decent condition, fix the minor issues that they all have at that age, and do proper maintanence, it will last you forever. one of my buddies at school just picked up an 88 190e i believe. one of my teacher's has got a 93 (i think?) 300e. Both have got well over 150k on them and are running strong. edit: i just read justin's post, if thats the case, off the top of my head... if you can get under the car, look for the obvious (leaks, etc)...check the flex coupling at the end of the tailshaft. its on the driveshaft, takes the place of a u-joint in a nutshell, big rubber thing similar to a ragjoint on a steering column. if it hasnt been replaced recently, look into doing so. Make sure the control arm bushings look decent...wheel bearings and the like. After that, check the basics (brakes/tires, suspension, listen for noises, etc)...the fit/finish on the pre 94 models is damn near perfect, every edge was smoothed, they were put together very well. I'll check tomorrow for anything else. __________________ 87 iroc with the usual go fast stuff heavier than your half ton. Last edited by IROCdan330; 03-05-2007 at 04:52 PM.