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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best car I have ever owned - 40 years

stein-dog, 02/13/2010
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 300SE 4dr Sedan
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

This "S" class w126 sedan is the most reliable, best riding, safest car I have ever owned and has been the least expensive to maintain as well. Bought it w/ 122K miles 4 years ago (I'm 3rd owner); now at 148K, and have had only $2K in "by the book maintenance" costs during that period. I would take it across the country tomorrow without hesitation. Rides great, rock solid on the road, and stately about town. Bullet proof safety. Gas mileage is not great 15/20 but what a ride. Always gets looks at stop lights and parking lots. Key to buying one of these is complete records which mine has since new. I've had 3 BMWs,3 Saabs,1 Cadillac & a Corvette The Benz is hands down the best!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

1990 300D 2.5 Turbo Diesel

aoussoren, 04/12/2013
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 300D Turbodiesel 4dr Sedan
20 of 21 people found this review helpful

Purchased this car with 221,000 miles on it from the original owner. Window sticker reads $40,000. + new! Mileage on sticker says between 27-33 MPG. On my last tank I was able to get 33.43 MPG Unreal for a full sized Benz. Love the way it rattles down the road. The interior design and quality is unreal. It is one of the most finely engineered cars I've ever owned. You must maintain the car. Parts are available on the internet, just a pleasure to drive. It is a timeless classic. Feel very very safe in this car, the 2.5 Turbo Diesel is a proven workhorse.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car, strong performer

mdolan777, 01/20/2005
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 300E 4dr Sedan
15 of 16 people found this review helpful

This car had 200K+ miles when we bought it - it still runs as strong as it probably ever did.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Sweet 90

James, 07/28/2005
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 300E 4dr Sedan
12 of 13 people found this review helpful

I bought my 1990 300e 15 months ago. Today I am learning that my water pump is in need of replacement and it will be a bit pricy. What I can say is that with 190K miles, that is to be expected. Otherwise I can say that this car loves the road. It's 15 years old and yet everytime I get into the car, I still get that first time drivin' feeling. I encourage all who research buying an old 300E to get to know what you are looking at. When you come across a goodie, don't pass it up!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Car

xwingftr, 07/19/2006
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 300SE 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Purchased March '05. My wife's uncle had owned it since new and he was selling while I was looking to replace my daily driver. I've never owned a Mercedes, I don't consider myself a Mercedes person, I'm actually a sports car guy. The car has not dissapointed me. It is very slow getting going from a stop, solid build quality, quiet, simple yet comfortable inside, nice leather and sound system. Did I say slow. Once you're up to highway speeds, the car accelerates and handles much better. It is actually fairly easy to do maintenance on and has been very reliable so far. I just went over 115K and, I'm told, she still has another 200K left! They are solid, feels like you're driving a tank at times.

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