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E 350 vs A6 3.2
by merck350
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Feb 28, 2006 (2:22 pm)
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Has anyone compared the Audi A6 3.2 and E 350 2006 models? I am planning to buy one of these cars, so would like to hear about the experiences.
Thanks,
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- #6405 of 6709
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why does MB has such poor reliabilty?
by picard12
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Mar 02, 2006 (1:40 pm)
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why does MB has such poor reliabilty? I read so many bad reviews of MB regardless of any models. Has MB cram too much electronics into the car that they aren't able to test those gadgets properly? Has MB top engineers retired a decade ago causing a huge brain drain in MB R&D dept?
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- #6406 of 6709
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Re: E 350 vs A6 3.2 [merck350]
by billod
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Mar 03, 2006 (1:16 pm)
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Replying to: merck350 (Feb 28, 2006 2:22 pm)
Before I chose my 2005 E320 4-Matic, I looked at the A6 and M35x. The MMI on the A6 is (IMHO) a real PITA. The M35x was a nice car but it was way too loud. The engine noise was too loud for my taste. I have not regretted the E320 at all. It hugs the road, is quiet and gets decent mileage, 18-21 around town, and 25-27 hwy. Not bad at all. I also use mid-grade gas most of the time. Once a month it gets a drink of the high test. Get the MB you won't be unhappy. Good luck.
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Re: Considering a 2003 E320 [jodar96]
by blissful
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Mar 04, 2006 (9:35 pm)
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Replying to: jodar96 (Feb 28, 2006 1:13 pm)
Joe,
I could be wrong, but I think there was a factory recall on the electronic braking problem in this car. Check with the dealer locally and ask them.
J
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Re: E 350 vs A6 3.2 [merck350]
by blissful
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Mar 04, 2006 (9:42 pm)
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Replying to: merck350 (Feb 28, 2006 2:22 pm)
I sold my 2000 A6 and purchased an 06 320 CDI. Best decision ever! There are a few things in the A6 that I miss: slightly better rear leg room (but smaller rear cargo area tradeoff); Hmmm... can't really think of anything else!! Quattro was good, not avail in the cdi though.
Fuel economy in the diesel is superb, way better than any of the others you mentioned, quiet still (new diesels really aren't smelly and noisy like those of yesteryear) and it has a TON more pickup (torque) than the Audi. The ride is much more smooth, yet still feels like you are driving the car.
I originally started looking at the E350 and E500 wagons. The CDI won my heart and I have been happy. Best car ever!
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Re: E 350 vs A6 3.2 [merck350]
by tiltup
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Mar 04, 2006 (11:33 pm)
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Replying to: merck350 (Feb 28, 2006 2:22 pm)
I had to sign up for this just to let anyone know what a piece of junk my A6 is. I have a 2001 A6 4.2 and it is the worst car I have ever owned. The transmission dropped yesterday and after 42 days in the shop over 18 months I bought an E500 today. I don't know what is ahead for me with the E500 but it can't be any worse than the A6. I had a 2006 A6 4.2 with the S package at the dealership was going to get until the transmission went. I will never touch another Audi again.
Good luck!
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- #6410 of 6709
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2000 E430 need owners perspecitve -buy or not?
by cse430
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Mar 05, 2006 (5:37 am)
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I am in negotiation on a 2000 E430 4 matic sedan - 80k miles - one owner - I am seeking owner opinion on reliability - gas mileage -they are asking 12,900 want to move the car quickly - I am leaving a volvo s70, 99 basically problem free - until now 140k miles.
I do mostly highway driving -
thanks
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Re: 2000 E430 need owners perspecitve -buy or not? [cse430]
by mark156
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Mar 18, 2006 (6:38 am)
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Replying to: cse430 (Mar 05, 2006 5:37 am)
cse430, I might be a little late in coming to this forum but I have a 2000 E430, RWD, with 32,000 miles. I've had the car since new and it has been wonderful. Common to Mercedes is that you will probably have to replace the rear window regulators. I did have to have my sunvisors replaced under warranty because the lids on the vanity mirrors broke off (twice) and I don't even use them much. Other than that, it has been smooth sailing. Keep in mind that the tires on the E430's last only about 20,000 miles. Since I don't drive mine very much, it's not an issue.
I think the E-class cars that are model year 2002 and earlier will be cheaper to run and more reliable. But, that's just my opinion.
Mark 
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Flexible Service System
by houstonmerc
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Mar 19, 2006 (12:22 am)
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I have a 2000 E 320, 126k miles. Recently had a low oil light and added 2 quarts of synthetic oil. In doing so, the FSS (service B) indicator went from about 4,800 to 6,200. Is that normal? Should I follow that? thanks.
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- #6413 of 6709
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Re: 2000 E430 need owners perspecitve -buy or not? [cse430]
by houstonmerc
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Mar 19, 2006 (12:31 am)
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Replying to: cse430 (Mar 05, 2006 5:37 am)
That seems like a decent price to me if it's in good shape. I have a 2000 E 320 with 126k miles. The reliability has been decent at least. It is expensive to service and I have had some things I had to pay for such as window regulators, replacing headlight assembly (not cheap), and part of the display (temp and time) went out long ago but I have not spent the $800 to fix. But for the last 30-40k miles basically no problems whatsoever, and I love only having to replace the oil every 13k miles. I noticed in a recent pub that the new Es have the worst reliability rating given so assume quality has gone down (I think that's well chronicled). good luck
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