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mercedes avantgarde - issues? - strickjumpers

hello all, I'm an expat living in Oman, looking at merc avantgarde 57K (verified) clicks one owner import from japan, nice red looks lovely, think it is a 4.2 litre engine,

know nothing about these cars but love it, don't wanto be sucked in though so any advice?

many thanks, mike.ps petrol less than 20p a litre so not an issue, insurance about 100 quid here so same!

mercedes avantgarde - issues? - Collos25

What type of Mercedes is it "Avantgarde" is just a trim type.

mercedes avantgarde - issues? - Collos25

What type of Mercedes is it "Avantgarde" is just a trim type.

mercedes avantgarde - issues? - tanvir

Judging by the engine size it can only be a W210 E-class or a W208 CLK. Available as 430's over here but in other parts of the world they were available as 420's for some reason

Edited by tanvir on 07/06/2013 at 21:07

mercedes avantgarde - issues? - gordonbennet

You'll get better advice from a MB owners forum, but assuming it is the W210 then it should be a very good car.

The usual rust problems that caused serious issues for that model shouldn't be a problem with a Japanese import going into Oman.

A much better car than the pre facelift W211 which apart from umpteen electrical niggles also has the SBC system counting down to a £1500 bill when it expires.

If it checks out well and the condition is right for its apparent low mileage then i would have no hesitation in buying it.

MB dealers good and sensibly priced in Oman?, if not is there a decent indy set up in place?....maintaining these cars well for a long life isn't expensive unless you are forced into MB glass palaces in the West, kerching.

Edited by gordonbennet on 09/06/2013 at 09:06