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#3885 of 6709 Metallic Paint... by merckx Sep 12, 2002 (9:18 am)
as it had been a $660 option,i find this new price a little hard to believe...
#3886 of 6709 interior noise by px260 Sep 12, 2002 (9:25 am)
After 2 yrs and 22k miles on my '01 E320, the car still feels rock solid, no squeaks or rattles inside and out. The only quality issue I have is on one of the rocker panel black rubber strips, it tends to lift up and shows a little gap from the body panel. I suspect it's the work of the hand wash car washers. The stock 16" Eagle LS wears well and looks new. Keeping the tire pressure at 34 psi really makes a difference in handling.
#3887 of 6709 r1_97 and paulchiu by jstyle Sep 12, 2002 (1:00 pm)
r1_97 the suspension on the E320 I drove was the standard issue not the semi active option (E500). The tires were properly inflated and I noticed the OD had 980 miles so this dealer demo has been getting a workout. I asked the salesman (a friend) and he said their conclusion is it is a harsher ride than the out going model. The semi active option is a better ride according to them...paulchiu I know what you mean. I have a 2001 S Class as well and I'm trading it in for the E500. I've been lucky but had the COMAND replaced and a few other minor issues. The new 2003 S Class upgrades the interior quality greatly FYI. The interior of the E is better in build quality but some things still look a little out of place in a $55K+ car like the switch gear and steering wheel (I hate the design). Also, I don't like the chrome strip along the wood trim across the dash, it looks very tacky. Reminds me of late 70's early 80' Olds and Buicks. What do people here think of the interior?
#3888 of 6709 Lex by rbrenton88 Sep 12, 2002 (1:06 pm)
The goodyear F1's on the Sport are actually fabulous in the rain, despite the fairly wide footprint. The tread pattern whips water away very well. Other OEM tires, like the Conti's or the Michelins are similar in tread pattern, so I would assume likewise.   Snow is a whole different ballgame. Light snow is alright, assuming you don't try to push the traction control much. Heavy snow is a bare-knuckle experience, more so on trying to stop at an intersection than anything else. There are few driving experiences as disconcerting as sliding uncontrollably into traffic.
#3889 of 6709 Thanks to r1_97 and rbrenton for comments by lex10 Sep 12, 2002 (11:05 pm)
I appreciate the comments and wish to inquire if rbrenton changes the sport tires for a winter/snow tire during the winter months for better traction or do you feel the Goodyear F1's are adequate enough for the snow.
#3890 of 6709 Goodyear F1's by donald02 Sep 13, 2002 (6:25 am)
F1's are great on wet or dry pavement but are like skis on the snow!!
#3891 of 6709 Drove alongside one this morning by paulchiu Sep 13, 2002 (7:04 am)
jstyle et al,   Drove for a few miles alongside a light blue metallic new E320 this morning. It appears pretty big, almost as big as my S500. Looks pretty impressive on the highway. The brakelights are pretty sharp looking. When a C320 drove by, the E320 definitely looked bigger and you can really see a difference. I think the new E looks more like the current S than the current C.   So many products! Too confusing. Only 10 months more for me to choose.....   Paul
#3892 of 6709 Another opinion about 2003 E by jean7of9 Sep 13, 2002 (3:55 pm)
Dropped by the dealer who was readying an E-320 and E-500 for delivery. Both cars looked great specially the E-320 with the Stone Napa Leather interior. The E-500 Black interior was awesome with the Leather/Wood steering wheel with matching Wood Gear Shift. The Dual-Zone Climate Control is standard on all E's in Canada with its duel charcoal filter. The in-dash six CD is a cleaver design. The odometer dials are traditional but good looking on the sporty side. The return of the analogue electronic clock is welcome after so many years. In 1975 I owned a 250E which has an identical clock. The chrome frame around the wood looks different. Before spelling my judgment I re visited many S and older E's in show room. My verdict is that chrome frame will raise the bar a bit higher and makes the E classier. Now if I can wait one more year for reliability... Jean
#3893 of 6709 2002-E320 displays for clock, ect. by schnops33 Sep 14, 2002 (11:52 am)
I've had my 2002-E320 for about 4 months, and I love it. It has a rock solid performance, quiet ride, and the transmission shifts are smooth...The car is everything I expected except for a couple of minor disappointments. The LC Displays, especially the clock and outdoor temp, are so difficult to see when not lit. Also, the AC compressor control button is lit in red when off but no indication when "on"...a green light (when "on") would make it easier to find the button to turn it off.
#3894 of 6709 E211 first impression by joeadp Sep 14, 2002 (12:38 pm)
I looked at the E 320 2003 today.   Looked smaller than the current E. Thought the interior was elegant but, would have preferred the current E's digital climate control buttons. The dials for temp don't seem to match a car for 50K. The MB Tex looked real to me.   I was not moved enough to say I want one now. I will hold onto my current e2000.   Regards,

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