Mercedes 300e starting

This is my dads 1990 Mercedes 300e.
We can't figure out why it takes so long to start. We just had a new alternator put in, and it's regularly maintained (at least now it is. We don't know the history before we bought it). Please comment on the video, I will make a better one thats not so dark tomorrow. I just washed and waxed it (Turtle Wax).
Thanks, Max

View other (better) video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YveDmHP2IFA

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[palebeachbum]

My 300E had the same trouble. A tune-up didn't fix the problem, but selling the car did! Nasty cars. Never again.

[starbucksmunky]

Lol

[zugzug5668]

I,m looking to buy a 1990 300e for 3,000 I hear bad things No or Go???? please give me some feedback...

[starbucksmunky]

I'd say no but just because of the price. Unless the car is completely flawless, its a bit too expensive. You can get a good condition 300E for about $2000 nowdays.

Otherwise I say go for it.

Some people might say no because it doesn't get the best gas mileage and parts are expencive, but all in all it is a great car. Fix it right and take care of her and she will last you quite a while.

Good luck.

[mrjoecool9000]

yea same, when my dad starts his it shakes for a couple of seconds as if its about to stall, and you have to push a little gas for it not to stall ..but i think thats because our car has high idling...check if the idleing if you get it started

[starbucksmunky]

Thanks it does have a high idle.

[MrRedcelica]

check ur dizzy cap, check ur spark plugs, your engine cound be needing a rebuild

[MsLovleyOne]

Bought the dame car with same problem, fixed a air leak in a cylinder and it runs perfect also maby a tune up, they are solid cars!

[MrAMGcl65]

@starbucksmunky to anybody out there. i am a 22 yr old college student. how much does insurance cost me for a car like a 300e 2.8 or a 1993 AMG e class? and as a first car. and is maintenance expensive?

[MrAMGcl65]

@starbucksmunky to anybody out there. i am a 22 yr old college student. how much does insurance cost me for a car like a 300e 2.8 or a 1993 AMG e class? and as a first car. and is maintenance expensive?

[brosephskates]

These Mercedes are so nice, I have one myself only the estate, not as cool but still pretty awesome

[cjj822000]

i looking for a 300e to restore i have a friend who have a 88 300e that need tlc but the car still run and drive he want to sell it white

[benderboyscott]

mine has been having transmission problems, slipping between 2 and 3 and thudding between r and d

the clearcoat is peeling too

but still a great car

[europe0wnz]

@silverberber its not the cold start injector..in another vid he has the temperature is at 80 celcius so its not the cold start injector.

[coolakiIlen007]

ive no comment or suggestions on the start problems, but its a fantastic car! stunningly beatiful! :D

[hight20]

fuel pump