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#3865 of 6709 Ordered 2003 E320 by lex10 Sep 10, 2002 (10:07 am)
After much consideration on whether to purchase an E320 or an E500, I decided on an E320 sport(E3), E2 and E5 packages in obsidian black with charcoal interior. It is a sharp looking car and is brilliantly engineered. I love what they did with both the exterior and interior of the vehicle. I think it is an improvement over last year's model. I currently own a Bmw 528 and believe the active suspension with the sport package will give me similar handling. I am satisfied with performance provided by the E320 as well as the better gas mileage compared to the E500. I checked into whether the E320 comes with dual exhaust and I believe both the 320 and 500 have it. Doesn't seem like any dealers are willing to go below msrp because this vehicle is so hot. Vehicle should be delivered sometime in November. Thanks to all for your input.
#3866 of 6709 by wishnhigh1 Sep 10, 2002 (10:09 am)
yeah, car in front of you! thanks
#3867 of 6709 by wishnhigh1 Sep 10, 2002 (10:12 am)
Hey Lex10, before you do anything like make an order or deposit, check out the price difference between the similarly equipped E500 and E320.   The sports package on the E320 is MUCH more expensive, negating the price difference by a a good sum of money. You might just consider the E500 a better deal.
#3868 of 6709 by wishnhigh1 Sep 10, 2002 (10:30 am)
is the nav system still cd based?
#3869 of 6709 nav system still a secret by mall610 Sep 10, 2002 (6:19 pm)
The navigation system will be a dvd based system according to the very few words published so far. Still have not been able to get any information on the system. Not even the supplier. I have asked seriously at several dealers and they have not been able to get anything. Why the secret? Anybody know? They are asking me to order now with the special price incentive and I probably would order an E500 but want to know what the system is. Can't believe that they will be in production in January and still not have the system completely locked in.  Anyone have a dealer that has a source of information.   Hate to keep bringing this up but this is the best source of information that I know of!!! I find the Dealers have a lot less knowledge of the product then the people on this board. I would like to get an order in but the system is important to me in my business.
#3870 of 6709 nav system still a secret by rayscar Sep 10, 2002 (6:34 pm)
There is a little info on the DVD Nav system. Got the MB's UK site. You'll find a couple of paragraphs. I purchased it with my E500 order at the discount price. The car will be here in October. The Nav system will not be available until 1st quarter 2003.
#3871 of 6709 nav system still a secret by rayscar Sep 10, 2002 (6:39 pm)
To save you the trouble here is what the UK site says:   The COMAND APS system has been given a complete overhaul, so you should find the optimised functions and features even easier to use. Comprised of two separate components, the operating system (COMAND) and a navigation module (APS) located in the boot-the new system can store map data for many different European countries on just a single DVD. A telephone keypad and softkey function buttons operate the 2-tuner diversity radio, CD/DVD drive and generous 6.5" TFT colour display. You can also have a TV tuner installed as an optional extra. Enjoy a fine quality picture that fades out when the car exceeds 5mph, even though the sound continues.
#3872 of 6709 On the Distronic . . . by walto Sep 10, 2002 (8:54 pm)
Although there are a few posts with rather negative opinions of the Distronic, I think it is quite remarkable and wouldn't think of buying a 211 without it. Having driven Distronic for many hours (in a CL 500), I think it is the best thing since sliced bread for long distance driving. It does not simply slow you down if you come close to a car in front of you, it allows the cruise control function to operate usefully in traffic: it will maintain your set speed to the extent traffic allows it, but slow the car and maintain a fixed distance from traffic in front of you if need be. It will also brake automatically if traffic suddenly slows, something that occurs too often in California. If you switch lanes or someone switches in front of you, the cruise control automatically adjusts to the "open space" in front of you. The result is that you can drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco and (with the exception of stops) touch the brake or accelerator four or five times instead of literally hundreds of times. The reduction in fatigue and increase in safety is equivalent to the two-axis autopilot (heading and altitude) in an airplane. Pilots who use autopilots are not lazy, they're sensible.   As for why the unit costs $3,000, this doesn't seem out of line to me for a triple redundant doppler radar unit (three transmitters and three receivers, which is what it took to get it by the NHTSA) that also has the electro-mechanical capability to apply brake pressure. I think the cost will eventually come down and in ten years I'd be amazed if this capability is not as common as cruise control itself is today.
#3873 of 6709 E320 vs E500 follow-up by lex10 Sep 10, 2002 (11:03 pm)
Checking into the price difference between a similar equipped E320 and E500 both with the sport package yields an apx $6,500 price difference including taxes. I think it makes more sense to go with the E320, especially in an urban environment (gas expenses, less freeways). Plus the E320 in my opinion has a more than adequate engine (221 hp). I know the E500 has a wonderful engine and is very quick, but for me the E320 is more practical, as well as affordable.
#3874 of 6709 Water pump for '96 E320 by cduong Sep 11, 2002 (3:24 am)
Is there a scheduled maintenance for water pump of this vehicle? Your info is greatly appreciated. I still have a '87 Toyota Camry which I replaced a water pump after 120,000 miles (My trust worthy local mechanic told me that I did not have to replace it at 60,000 miles when he replaced my timing belt)...

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