Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Bible: 1986-1995

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Summary: Good as far as it goes...
Review: This book was widely anticipated and loaded with high expectations among the 124 (E-class chassis) community. I pre-ordered a copy months in advance. Why? The factory shop manual on CD is very difficult to use. A Haynes manual is only published in Europe, and covers only European models. This means there is effectively no aftermarket shop manual for these cars, where many other MB models have one available. I think we were all expecting a "Bentley Grade" shop manual (and all that this entails), like the stellar ones produced for BMWs and Audis. What we got was essentially an enhanced owner's manual, or a buyer's guide.
If you just bought a 124, this book makes for a good orientation.
If you are considering buying a 124, this is an excellent buyer's guide.
If you want to actually fix something yourself, forget it!
The Haynes manual from the UK is still the best bet for an aftermarket workshop manual. (ISBN: 1859602533)
Anything really serious requires the factory CDs.

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Summary: Mercede-Benz E Class Owner's Bible
Review: This is an outstanding book for a Mercedes owner. The amount of detail is just right for someone who wants to know what to do to maintain their Mercedes. From general maintenance to troubleshooting it is a great reference. I have had my Benz for over 10 years now and I wish I would have had this book previously.