Do mercedes last a long time?

i found an 89 mercedes benz 300E, i believe it was.... it was 2,000$ and i dont know too much about cars, do you think that would be a good deal? ive heard cars like that can last forever.
Do mercedes last a long time?
Trust me, U DONT WANT THAT CAR!!!





couple reasons why:


1. real simple, its a very old car with who knows how many miles, it doesnt say so obviously it has quite a few miles on it, real potential for problems down the road





2. its a german car, regardless of how good/ maintained it was it will have problems and german cars like mercs and bmw and very expensive to repair, especially the older ones.





3. since it is old with probably lot of miles it will consume more gas than usual, upkeep will be expensive.





those are the real important reasons, thing is with an older car u never know what problems it can have, but with mercedes they're just too damn expensive to get repaired, if u do plan on getting it make sure u have a trustworth mechanic inspect it first.





good luck :)
Do mercedes last a long time?
if its dependability you want, get a Honda, or a Toyota. despite Mercedes being German engineering at its best, it will be costly to repair. I've worked on enough of these to say with confidence that I'm glad Ford hasn't pulled anything like Benz did. the money that you would put in just to keep it running will be at least double of what you paid to buy it in the first place. but if you choose to do so, try your best to NOT bring it in a dealership. find someone that specializes in German vehicles ( since alot of repairs are done the same way with most European vehicles). best of luck.
Reply:While it certainly looks to be in great shape for a nearly 20 year old car, keep in mind that it is a nearly 20 year old car. The ad also does not list the mileage on the vehicle.





Mercedes cars of that vintage were very well built and do last a long time. The W124 chassis ( internal code for the 86-95 E-Class vehicles ) are quite solid, reliable when maintained properly and were advanced vehicles for their time...how many other vehicles had an airbag in the mid to late '80's for example? ).





Having said that, maintenance is key in keeping any 20 year old vehicle running properly. If you do wish to buy that car, take it to a mechanic or shop familiar with Mercedes to look over it thoroughly to make sure it has been maintained properly. If it hasn't, you will likely be spending a lot of money in the near future.
Reply:The 300E was a long life car, but when they get older there are a lot of expensive items that can possibly go out if the car was not taken care of. Motor Parts and transmission parts are a killer. Basic items such as brakes, filters and other components are not so bad. Air conditioning repair on those are costly. Compressors are very expensive and blower motor replacement can be quite high. Just be prepared if something should go out on it.
Reply:Yes - Mercedes do last a long time, despite what people say.


The 89 300E is one of the best in the lineage of this brand. The condition of this car looks good and I am sure she will serve you well in the years to come. The price also looks good and I am sure she is worth every cent of it. Further, contrary to what people say, the routine maintenance and spares are also very reasonable. They require very little care as compared to the service they give. This particular car you have chosen is owned by a dear friend of mine. The car is driven excessively hard and under severe conditions. Never once has the owner been let down. I have consistently owned this brand since the last 40 years and one of my prized possessions is my 86 300SE, which is still in pristine condition and does not want any undue money to maintain


and run.





I wish you all the best, and can personally assure you that you have made a wise choice.
Reply:It looks like good condition, but trust me, you dont want this.





It has too many miles..I wouldnt buy a honda this old...





Also, mercedes are reliable up till about 150k miles....and thats the old ones....everything in the DiamlerChrysler era was poorly made....things have gotten better after 2005...





bottom line...bad idea...look for a used honda or toyota
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Reply:Buying a 1983 Mercedes diesel was the best thing that happened to our family.She's dependable burns wvo or any oils(I installed conversion).Diesels up to 1985 will last over 1 million miles,gassers 400,000 with timing chains replaced every 200,000 miles.