Wanting to purchase a E420 or E430
11-24-2004, 06:16 PM
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Wanting to purchase a E420 or E430
Hi,
I am new to this forum and I am in the process of locating an E420 or possibly a E430. I was wanting to know what kinds of problems I should look for. I have set my budget at $14,000 and have located several 1997 E420's with 75,000 to 110,000 miles, within this price. All suggestions would be very helpful. THANKS!
I am new to this forum and I am in the process of locating an E420 or possibly a E430. I was wanting to know what kinds of problems I should look for. I have set my budget at $14,000 and have located several 1997 E420's with 75,000 to 110,000 miles, within this price. All suggestions would be very helpful. THANKS!
11-25-2004, 01:59 PM
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MY2004 E320
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You will find hndreds of good points about these vehicles, such as Baddd Asssss Looks, 275HP stock, comfortable ride (I have the pneumatic seats and I DO travel interstate) but here is my negative observations about my E420:
- Sunroof rattles (there is a tsb to correct - $$$)
- Rear brake lamp holder (either side) may cause the "Check lamp" message.
- Transmission seal can leak and fluid can wick into ECU (not uncommon in both e420 and e430)
- CD-Changer may have to be reset often
- Around 100K, one or both Xenon's go out (cheap to replace now-a-days)
- Crappy remote - only works close quarters, specially if vehicle is tinted.
- Replacement key is Expensive - make sure you get at least a pair
regardless, its the best I have ever owned, and the most fun to drive!
my 2c
- Sunroof rattles (there is a tsb to correct - $$$)
- Rear brake lamp holder (either side) may cause the "Check lamp" message.
- Transmission seal can leak and fluid can wick into ECU (not uncommon in both e420 and e430)
- CD-Changer may have to be reset often
- Around 100K, one or both Xenon's go out (cheap to replace now-a-days)
- Crappy remote - only works close quarters, specially if vehicle is tinted.
- Replacement key is Expensive - make sure you get at least a pair
regardless, its the best I have ever owned, and the most fun to drive!
my 2c
11-27-2004, 11:37 PM
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TSB means Technical Service Bulletin. That's usually a bulletin the manufacturer post it for the dealer to repair a flaw.
