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#6650 of 6709 Re: Used E320 or E430 [smwls8] window regulator by greasykid1 Nov 13, 2007 (10:50 am)
Replying to: smwls8 (Nov 09, 2007 5:24 pm) Had a regulator on the 2001 E320 that I had replaced at the MB dealer for approx $350. Before anyone thinks that Lexas are cheap to operate;guess again. Have driven over 100,000 mi over a wide variety of models. Need regular service every 5,000 mi. MB service is every 13,000 mi. 2-3 years ago LS430's had a tranny recall. The fix was a new tranny. Also a very large number of 6 cyl. cars have had a "sludge" problem which calls for a rebuilding the engine. Parts are also expensive, as on any luxury car. No beef on Lexus, just pointing out that no marque is without its shotcomings. Buy an expensive cars expect expensive costs when there are problems.
#6651 of 6709 Re: What's that smell? [engineer1] by jedser Nov 14, 2007 (7:06 am)
Replying to: engineer1 (Oct 04, 2007 5:39 am) Interesting! I bought a new E320CDI in April 07 and have suffered from a horrible sweet smell coming from the ventilation system. I was concerned that it was perhaps burnt diesel fumes getting into the system, but since your vehicle is gas powered this cannot be the case. After twice returning the car to the garage they replaced the air cond evaporator, telling me that it smelt terribly when removed and told me that MB do not always clean the chemicals off of them after manufacture. Alas this has not fixed the problem and the smell is back! They have tried the same anti-fungal spray in the system as you recieved but it just masks the problem for a few days. Clearly they don't know the cause of the problem so I think it is time to write to MB direct. I should have stuck with Jaguar!!!
#6652 of 6709 Cost to maintain 2008 E350 first 3 years? by jaxs1 Nov 19, 2007 (10:19 pm)
If you drive for 3 years and 45K miles, how much should you expect to spend on regular scheduled maintenance plus wear items such as tires and brakes? Any difference for 4Matic vs standard model? Replies to this message: kevinc5 (Nov 20, 2007 9:15 am)
#6653 of 6709 Are there additonal maintenance costs for Bluetec? by kevinc5 Nov 20, 2007 (9:15 am)
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#6655 of 6709 My Worst Nightmare With The E Class E280 by jessys Dec 06, 2007 (9:44 pm)
I am almost 50 and have driven numerous cars in my life. From American cars to Japanese cars to European cars. My previous car was a 2002 BMW 525i sedan. And, last year I purchased a new 2006 E280 GAS w/auto trans. SInce the beginning, it has never been satisfactory for me. It went in and out of the service garage. First, a bearing was changed after doing only 500 kilometers. Second, I had the airconditiong system checked and cleaned coz there was a very awful smell of dust, just like an old house, everytime I turned on the aircondition. It will only go away when it has reach the cold temp. The tech told me that this is a very common problem with the E Class and other Benz models. Third, the engine knocks resulting from a bad EGR Valve, replaced but the 'VERY ANNOYING KNOCKS AND PINGS' still there. No more hope ! Till now, It has ran only 9300 kilometers and supposed to be a very new car. But, check these problems. So, take my friendly advice. At the same price catagory, rather consider a LEXUS GS 350 or GS 460 or a BMW 525 or 530. You don't wanna go through the same nightmare I'm having, would you?
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#6657 of 6709 1996 E320 by sseell2 Jan 22, 2008 (8:19 pm)
My grandmother is offering to 'sell' me her 1996 Mercedes E320 with only 15,000 miles (she can no longer drive). I am a Toyota Camry/Honda Odyssey owner and have never considered a Mercedes until now. The E320 is rear wheel drive and I live in a winter climate (roads are mostly clear) in the foothills near Salt Lake City. Any comments on the reliability of the E320, winter handling, history of problems from previous owners ... would be appreciated. Replies to this message: shipo (Jan 23, 2008 4:54 am) microrepair (Jan 24, 2008 3:00 pm) greasykid1 (Jan 29, 2008 5:23 pm)
#6658 of 6709 Re: 1996 E320 [sseell2] by shipo Jan 23, 2008 (4:54 am)
Replying to: sseell2 (Jan 22, 2008 8:19 pm) Model year 1996 was the first year of the W210 E-Class, and the E320 was the first version of that model to be released. I was working at MB-USA at the time (in Montvale, NJ) and many of my co-workers managed to put their E320s into the ditch during inclement weather. For whatever reason, the early W210 E420s didn't seem to be quite so touchy, and later E320s seemed to become as docile in the snow as did their V8 sibilings. I don't know whether it was of the rear suspension, the ESP software or some combination thereof. Regardless, you WILL need a set of winter tires if you want to drive that car around when the snow flies, other than that you should be good to go.   In addition, that car was one of the last MBs sold here in the U.S. that used their I6 engine (the same engine that powered previous models of the E320 and 320 E), and that particular engine seems to be fond of trashing their head-gasket somewhere around the 100,000 mile mark.   WIth those two things in mind, I would jump at the chance to buy her car were I in your shoes, it's a wonderful ride.   Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: microrepair (Jan 24, 2008 3:00 pm) greasykid1 (Jan 29, 2008 5:23 pm)
#6659 of 6709 how good is an e350...? by stevej2001 Jan 23, 2008 (9:54 pm)
two questions as I shop:   1) is MB's faux leather ok? I'm not a great lover of leather in cars, but my experience with vinyl seats is, well, not so great. They're offering 27mo leases, so it doesn't really have to hold up that well, but any opinions appreciated.   2) the Consumer reports ratings are, frankly, pretty impressively bad. I drove and liked the car a lot, but how much trouble do folks have with their e class cars? Replies to this message: carnaught (Jan 24, 2008 7:02 am) tcdt (Apr 02, 2008 1:55 am)

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