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1094 messages, Last post on Oct 21, 2009 at 5:02 PM
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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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Have 2005 E320CDI with only 12,000 mi. Going to keep this car a long time. Need info from anybody who has recently bought an MB extended warranty from a dealer. MB did not offer this until recently unless it was puchased at the time the car was bought. Heard that this can now be done at a later time. Any help appreciated. |
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Replying to: ray_h1 (Nov 21, 2006 1:02 pm) I had a 92 325i with an in-line 2.5 engine that had to use 10W40 winter and 20W50 in summer. Joe |
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Replying to: hawkeyes2 (Nov 20, 2006 4:04 pm) You wrote, "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 purchased a '99 E-320 4Matic Wagon with 56k miles and have been very happy overall with it as it approaches the 100k mark. Beautiful driving and handling characteristics, solid, safe, perfect for the wife/kid. Repair experiences: The front brake pads lasted 32k miles between replacements which I didn't feel was too bad. We did have to spring for a catalytic converter at 93k but most manufacturers don't make them to last past 80-100k so I'm comfortable with that as well. Got 40k miles on the stock Continental tires. I was disappointed when the sun roof stopped sliding past about 3 inches at 82k miles and will opt to fix that after the rainy season. Replaced a brake switch and a smattering of bulbs. But overall, nothing really serious to complain about so I'm happy. From what I've read (including Consumer Reports), you may do better to stick to the '99 or earlier models for a used E-320. Mercedes is working feverishly to repair their tarnished reputation for way too many electrical problems so I would wait till 2008 if I was in the market for a new one. Good Luck! John |
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Did some tests-start car-let run a minute or so-shut it off and restart in 30 minutes. No smoke-so much for my theory. Took car to MB dealer. Usual and totally expected response. Customer knows nothing-never heard of this problem before-probably condensation. MB did a software update on oil pressure monitor. Maybe clue. Does MB control oil pressure with computer? If so, this could be explanation-upon startup oil pressure sometimes too high over oiling pistons resulting in blue smoke. Anyone know anything about how MB controls oil pressure in new 3.5 engine? Would make sense though I have never heard of this before. If it keeps it up, before warranty expires I will wave magic wand over the MB, sprinkle some foo-foo dust on it and turn it into a Lexus. That will fix the problem!
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I bought an E350 loaded when it first came out last year. I found that there has almost no mention of the problems associated with it here. Am I in the wrong group?
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Replying to: ray00edm (Nov 29, 2006 1:05 pm) Drove an E 320 yesterday, 1999, perfect. Started it up and the engine had a tick, tick, tick. I mentioned it, guy said it would stop when it warmed up. I knew he was full of crap, but thought I would drive it for the heck of it. I thought about a head problem, and they said it was a head casket, leaked, or let water into the engine, so they were actually going to push it out wholesale and would not sell it. Still waiting. E 320 is 30% cheaper than a LS 400 of same year. I know why, I just like the price and E 320 look better. |
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 The climate control for this car never work. Outside temp 65 degrees Cabin temp 70 degrees I turned the tempurature knob to 76 degrees, then pushed Auto button, cold comes out the vents. and Outside temp 78 degrees Cabin temp 85 degrees I turned tempurature knob to 76 degrees, then pushed Auto button, Hot air comes out the vents. Drove around for 30 minutes, Air condition never kick in. I have proved this to Mercedes dealership, and they said the car is at factory specification. TBN
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Several days ago, my E430 with 84K miles developed a rattle that I have been hearing at take off, and at idling when the engine is warm. It sounded like some metalic bracket/hanger was loose. I jacked up the car tonight and with a rag held on to both catalytic convertors one at a time while engine was running. I did feel some rattles inside passenger side convertor. All brackets and hangers were tight. Are the baffles inside the convertor breaking up? The engine runs fine, no check engine light, and the gas mileage still good. Has anyone had this issue? Does MB have any warranty on convertors? My last car with a bad catalytic convertor was my 1977 Buick Skylark back in 1983. I use 92-93 octane gas only, and the engine has never misfired or backfired. Thanks, Joe
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