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Replying to: engineer1 (Nov 05, 2006 3:28 pm)
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Replying to: steve3226 (Nov 10, 2006 4:14 pm)  (been there, done that myself)
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Replying to: ray_h1 (Nov 11, 2006 11:17 am)
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Replying to: steve3226 (Nov 15, 2006 12:41 pm) 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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Replying to: hawkeyes2 (Nov 19, 2006 10:14 am) 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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Replying to: microrepair (Nov 20, 2006 8:36 am) 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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Replying to: hawkeyes2 (Nov 19, 2006 10:14 am) My wife loves her Lexus RX330. Zero problems in 2+ years. I have an '01 Lexus IS300 w/ 52K miles for sale for $15,575, if you're interested. It's fun to drive but very cramped. |
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I have a 2001 E430 with 82K miles. Bought it in March 2006 with 72K miles at the local MB dealer. It had three previous owners. It appears the car was gently used; no scuff marks in the interior, decent shape leather/carpet, no curb damage on alloys, and no underbody rust/leaks. The engine has a noise at cold starts. It sounds like a lifter noise. When the engine warms up the sound goes away. I checked the service record at the dealer before buying the car, it had its A and B service on time every time. I have changed the oil/filter myself and have used Mobile 1 0W-40 oil. If it is lifter noise, does anyone know if MB will fix this at their expense. I know MB had a mess on its hand when people were going over 10-15K miles with regular oil with FSS. I change the oil every 7500 miles and do not trust even the modified 10K interval, but will stay with Mobile 1 for any future issues. Thanks, Joe
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Replying to: jodar96 (Nov 21, 2006 12:06 pm) Dunno about M-B's willingness to comp goodwill repair work out of warranty, but that initial clatter might merely be timing chain noise through the plastic guides until the auto-tensioner pumps up with full oil pressure after a cold start. Might have an independent M-B tech give a listen and render an opinion. Then go from there. I have no issues about Mobil 1, but for an experiment, given what you related, I would try one oil change to Castrol Syntec Full Synthetic German Formula 0W-30. While nominally a 30 weight once warmed to operating temperature, it's a high 30 nudging hard at 40 according to used oil analysis reports archived at BobIsTheOilGuy.com. The Castrol is formulated to meet or exceed M-B's 229.1, 229.3, and 229.5 oil spec advisories.
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Just came home from my MB dealer. MB is now recommending a "special" MB only oil--5W-40. This oil is only available at MB dealers. Anybody else heard about this? |
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