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#3913 of 6709 Rear Window Problems by bigrobnh Sep 18, 2002 (6:31 am)
mbdriver,   the issue the benz2000 mentions may actually be more severe than the window pinch sensors getting out of sync.   my father owns a 2000 and had the rear window bind a couple of times in the lowered position. eventually it bound totally and the glass fell into the door! Apparently there is a known issue with the rear window lift assemblies. The driver that fetched his car said they were seeing a few of these (of course a rep in the service department would never say such a thing).   I've not seen this with my 2001 and I hope I don't as I've had enough other stuff going on to keep me busy with it.   Regards, BigRob.
#3914 of 6709 Pano Roof by rayscar Sep 18, 2002 (6:54 am)
I think it is a very cool option and will be distinctive too. I have two kids. They are very excited about it and can't wait. The 4 zone climate control in my E500 will compensate for any additional sun they get and the shade is a mesh type that will not compeltely block out the sun. I seen posts on other sites from people who have taken delivery of an E with the pano roof and they all love it. A pano roof is new to the E but it has been in other MB models and other car makers like have offered it for year. If it was trouble prone they would have had issues with it too. To each their own but I think it's great and so do my kids who will have their own sunroof (although it doesn't open) in the back seat.
#3915 of 6709 MB Windows by footie Sep 18, 2002 (7:10 am)
In reading this board, I continue to be amazed about the things that seem to go wrong with MBs.   Is there something special about MB windows that is a high enough extra added value that makes putting up with likely window failures in fairly new cars an acceptable tradeoff?   One would think that spending more on a car would actually result in fewer problems. None of the technologies in cars today is 'rocket' science, especially basics like windows, electronics, sound systems.   Am I missing something besides the caché of riding around in an expensive but not so well made car?   I had a 1989 280SE when I lived in Brussels in the early 90's. It was great and never had a problem that I remember. What's happened since then?
#3916 of 6709 MB Windows - footie by bigrobnh Sep 18, 2002 (7:26 am)
I would recommend that you stop reading this forum then. It is here for owners to exchange information about their cars or prospective buyers to ask questions of knowledgeable people. As an owner, I can only apologize that this forum has offended your sensibilities.   All cars are mechanical devices and all mechanical devices will have problems. Am I happy that I have issues with my car. No. Is it enough to make me want to go back to my Camry? No. That may seem strange to you but, guess what, one of the reasons that I drive this car is because I can...something that you clearly can't understand.   then again, I believe you're just a troll so I have no idea why I'm even replying. Just about every one of your posts is a rag on this car and their owners. I wish the moderators would see this and act accordingly.
#3917 of 6709 MB Windows by rayscar Sep 18, 2002 (7:26 am)
Any car can have problems from the cheapest to the most expensive, MB is no different. I had an Audi that had problems with 2 of the four windows so it isn't just MB. Also you see posts about things that are issues with people. Someone isn't going to post that "all my windows are working fine". They are only going to post when they are not. So don't base your evaluation on the basis on what you read here or on any other site. It probably isn't a good representation of what most owners are experiencing.
#3918 of 6709 MB Windows - footie by finadv Sep 18, 2002 (10:30 am)
I wouldn't take anyone who drives a ten year old Mercury too seriously when it comes to cars.
#3919 of 6709 Any suggestions on used MB's? by discountdaddy1 Sep 18, 2002 (11:30 pm)
Hello Everyone,   I had to turn in my leased Toyota Avalon this month and I thought that I was going to buy a new Toyota Avalon to replace it. A friend of mine asked why I was not looking at a used Mercedes E320 since I would get a superior car for roughly the same price as a new Avalon. I am researching the E320 right now, but I thought I'd ask the group a few questions to make my job easier.   1. Is there any significant difference between a 1999 and 2000 year model? I see a lot of used 1999 models at affordable prices.   2. How many miles is "too much" for a used Mercedes? I know that this is subjective and is directly related to how by budget restrictions, but I'd love to get some feedback from everyone on "best value": i. e., miles and price.   3. What features should I look for? I am familiar with the options that come on the 1999 and 2000 E320. Are there any options that are "must have."
#3920 of 6709 Check Engine Light by jparrott Sep 19, 2002 (5:25 am)
MSG #3725 howiebx...   Does the engine run rough? My '98 E320 had a check engine light problem for a year, from 13,000 miles to 19,000 miles. Multiple trips to the dealer, under warranty thank goodness. Replaced injectors, coils, plugs, sensors, etc., etc. 29 days of shop time.   Finally they were taking the heads off to do the valves when they discovered a broken head gasket between cyl 4 and 5. As it leaked into the adjacent cylinder, the system sensed an anomaly and shut down that cylinder, hence the rough running. After warming up, I guess the gasket expanded and sealed and started running normally after the next engine start.   The check engine light could be a lot of things, but that's what it was for me. I couldn't be happier with the nice treatment I got from the service folks at HBL in Tysons. I have to wonder a little bit about why they couldn't have found the problem sooner, but it was a bit elusive. The service manager pledged to find it and fix it and that he did, and we became friends into the bargain.
#3921 of 6709 discountdaddy1 by bigrobnh Sep 19, 2002 (6:04 am)
hope you get good feedback on this, I only have a little to contribute. 1) was 2000 the year they did the re-design of the front end, lowering the hood line, and obsoleting the diesel from use. If so, 2) no input 3) the standard features are pretty rich on the car. as far as options:   a) I live in NH. 4Matic was a must. it is excellent in the snow.   b) xenon headlights.   Something to consider is finding one with a transferrable extended warranty. The thing that is really hard to get your mind around with these is the potentially staggering cost of keeping them running. So when your friend says you can get it for the same cost, there is a big fat asterisk next to that statement. Buying the new Avalon will have essentially no maintenance cost for the first 3 years of ownership.   Regards, BigRob.

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