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Re: 1999 e320 us [dirtyharyus] by mbmex
Oct 28, 2006 (7:01 pm)
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Replying to: dirtyharyus (Oct 21, 2006 6:12 am)

i don't know the name of that thing, i live in mexico, but my 1998 e320 had the same problem and it was a device that is located between the air filter and the admission and regulates the air flow. mercedes dealer charged me about $ 180.00 but a $ 30.00 unit can be bought elsewhere, only if i would know.
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high frequency squeal,vibration on initial take off and rear end noise by pentzy
Oct 29, 2006 (5:02 am)
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My 2000 E320 4 matic has a few small problems. I get a slight vibration on initial take off much like bad tires. The tires and alignment are fine. Also there is a slight rear end noise when I let off the gas. The noise goes away when there is slight acceleration. The most annoying is a high frequency squeal that comes intermittently. It sounds like a squeach on a microphone or the cars telephone. My car no longer makes that telephone dial up sound that it did before.The noise is more prevalent when the heater is on.
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Re: 2001 E320 is trying to tell me something! [jack1963] by pentzy
Oct 29, 2006 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: jack1963 (Feb 18, 2004 1:08 pm)

My 2000 E320 seems to have the same problem. It sounds like a cheap microphone squelch. I thought it was the radio then the heater, but it sounds like a phone or CB squelch tone. My car used to make a dial up noise when you started it but I don't hear that anymore.I own my own body shop and would like to have some info before I start looking
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smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast by engineer1
Nov 05, 2006 (3:28 pm)
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Have 2006 E sedan bought new; now have approx. 7.7k miles. Three or four times now (that I have noticed), car bellows large cloud of blue smoke when I start it. Seems to occur when I start the car and move it (like back it out of the garage, turn it off and restart it say an hour later). I have as yet to confirm this sequence. My first guess is oil leaking down the valve stems as engine temp. is cold and there is a cold temp. clearance problem. Oil consumption is close to zero. Anyone else having this problem or do I again have the good fortune to be the only person in the world to have this problem? Otherwise, I love the car, excellent performance and gas mileage, handles like a dream. Just embarassing as hell to have a new $55k car that smokes like a Cuban taxicab.
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Re: smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast [engineer1] by steve3226
Nov 10, 2006 (4:14 pm)
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Replying to: engineer1 (Nov 05, 2006 3:28 pm)

It's in warranty. Take it in and let Lexus tell you what's wrong. It shouldn't do that.
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Re: smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast [steve3226] by ray_h1
Nov 11, 2006 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: steve3226 (Nov 10, 2006 4:14 pm)

"Lexus"? Is that the new, alternate spelling for "Mercedes-Benz", steve3226? (been there, done that myself)
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Re: smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast [ray_h1] by steve3226
Nov 15, 2006 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: ray_h1 (Nov 11, 2006 11:17 am)

Sorry, my error. I have both brands and have had far less problems with Lexus. What I should have said is: Take it back to the dealer and require them to fix it since it's in warranty.
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Re: smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast [steve3226] by hawkeyes2
Nov 19, 2006 (10:14 am)
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Replying to: steve3226 (Nov 15, 2006 12:41 pm)

Steve,
 
You mention you have both Lexus and M B. I have had Toyota Camrys and love them. Sold on long term reputation of Toyota. Assume the same from Lexus....
 
What about Mercedes? Seem a lot less expensive on the used side than a Lexus.
 
Looking at a $16,000 purchase, one of many. Like 4 Dr Sedans.
 
Any advice would be welcome.
 
Thanks,
 
Jeff
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Re: smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast [hawkeyes2] by microrepair
Nov 20, 2006 (8:36 am)
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Replying to: hawkeyes2 (Nov 19, 2006 10:14 am)

Jeff,
 
I've got my second E320 bought when they were approx. 2 to 2.5 years old. Since the only Lexus that fits me (6'3") is the LS, the used E320 is a LOT less money than a used LS. And the MB Starmark Certified warranty is pretty much the best in the business. No co-pay, etc. and I usually buy some extra time to make sure that the mileage/time coincide roughly around the same time.
 
Fred
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Re: smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast [microrepair] by hawkeyes2
Nov 20, 2006 (4:04 pm)
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Replying to: microrepair (Nov 20, 2006 8:36 am)

Thanks Fred. I noticed that the E 320 is a lot less money than the LS 400, when both used. I am 6'2" and like the room too. I just drove a 1999 E 320, 58000 mi, and $15,900.
 
It had a lot of surface marks, and a ton of pits on the front grill, pass. I am picky.
 
But, the car itself looks like the one to own. I love the LS 400, in white particularly. But a 1998 with 80K miles was on the Lexus lot for $18,000...doesn't make sense. I would rather have the silver E 320 at 1999 or so for less.
 
Anything that I need to watch for as far as normal repairs in the first 100,000 miles? The salesperson always says nothing, but my Midas guy says pads and Rotors up front cost $600 and go quickly...due to the pads being too hard and the rotors too soft.
 
THanks...anything else I should watch for on this vehicle?
 
I assume repairs are very costly, but I have a Import Parts place that is like a Napa for imports.
 
Jeff

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