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#2 of 286 Euro Cars (Mercedes included) by editjeff May 01, 2000 (9:17 pm)
Devian, European cars in general tend to undergo a "midlife crisis" that usually involves a great deal of expense. Mercedes are not immune to this phenomenon. Our 1988 Volvo 760 went through an AC compressor, AC condenser, radiator, front brakes (couple of times), fuel pumps (it has 2) transmission mount, rear Nivomat shocks ($500 parts alone), struts, oil leaks, water pump, on and on and on. Many people will stick it out and pay the ransom because they love the car. We stayed with our Volvo a little too long I think. A Mercedes should be somewhat better about overall durability of parts and systems. But be prepared in case it is not. It is very easy to have a single visit to the shop cost $3000 and that may happen every year. We now have a Subaru Outback wagon which I like, but it does not have that european feel. It is primarily my wife's car so I don't complain too much. I would love to have a Mercedes wagon even with the chance of high maintenance costs. Jeff
#3 of 286 Mercedes E-320 wagon by mark156 Jun 26, 2000 (9:21 pm)
Hi Folks, I'm thinking of getting a 2001 E-wagon around xmas time when I trade my '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee in. I've had two Jeeps in the past and would like to try something different. I like the fact that the wagon gets considerable better mileage Also, the third seat would come in handy. I had an older Mercedes in the past ('91 560SEL) that started to cost me a fortune in repairs with only 82,000 miles. So, I traded it in on a 2001 E430 sport (currently 4,000 miles). Happy travels, Mark
#4 of 286 by cchow2 Aug 01, 2000 (3:32 pm)
I've heard that Mercedes E class seats are uncomfortable on long trips. Any comments? Replies to this message: mrautox (Jul 14, 2005 2:22 pm) mrautox (Jul 14, 2005 2:28 pm)
#5 of 286 E430 by mark156 Aug 05, 2000 (4:45 am)
I have a 2000 E430 that I'm getting ready to take on a 1,800 mile trip. With 4,000 current miles, I find the car very comfortable. I have the optional multicontour seats that make them very adjustable. I'll let you know if there is a problem.
#6 of 286 E320 Wagon by swimmom Sep 11, 2000 (6:15 pm)
I am planning an E320 Wagon purchase next year and heard through the rumour mill that the E series would go through a major redesign for 2002. Does anyone know if this is in fact true and will that also apply to the wagon?
#7 of 286 by aling Sep 12, 2000 (12:17 am)
Nope, for model year 2003 (meaning that the cars should start arriving here in fall of 2002) but definitely not next year. That would be far too soon! Drew
#8 of 286 e320 wagon wheels by thegeneraltso Sep 13, 2000 (5:14 pm)
hi all --   i would like to update my '00 e320 estate with 17" wheels. just wondering if bigger rims would deteriorate the ride. thanks --edward
#9 of 286 Edward by aling Sep 13, 2000 (7:51 pm)
You can expect the ride to definitely be firmer, but also expect the handling to be slightly better. With the larger wheels, you'll need tires with lower sidewalls (this is called Plus One sizing) to compensate so that the overall diameter is still the same as before (so you won't run into any speedometer or odometer errors). This lower sidewall is why the ride deteriorates - less cushioning - and handling improves - less sidewall flex in turns. Hope this helps! Drew
#10 of 286 thanks drew by thegeneraltso Sep 14, 2000 (5:10 pm)
hello drew -   thanks for the great advice. i think 17" on a set of amg wheels would do nicely on my wagon. --edward
#11 of 286 Edward by aling Sep 14, 2000 (7:02 pm)
Yes, the AMG wheels would look nice. I recommend that you check out the AMG wheel prices at www.tirerack.com. They're usually much cheaper than buying from your dealership. But, also have a look at the MB accessories catalogue since they have a wide selection and something may meet your fancy. Good luck! Drew

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