Traded from Civic to E320
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Canada
'97 E320
Traded from Civic to E320
I am the new owner of a '97 E320. After driving it for 3 weeks, I left it at the garage for some body work (rust removal and repainting). Can't wait to get it back!
"smoked silver" (I guess that's a fancy name for beige)
54,000 miles
automatic (do they make anything else?)
no CD (soon to be remedied)
A1 condition; feels tighter than my 3-year old Passat
IMO colour is not the best looking, but certainly has its advantages (never looks dirty, does not attract police attention)
Coming from a '95 Civic CX, I can tell you this is mucho luxuro... Driving the E is like driving a tank with a jet engine.
"smoked silver" (I guess that's a fancy name for beige)
54,000 miles
automatic (do they make anything else?)
no CD (soon to be remedied)
A1 condition; feels tighter than my 3-year old Passat
IMO colour is not the best looking, but certainly has its advantages (never looks dirty, does not attract police attention)
Coming from a '95 Civic CX, I can tell you this is mucho luxuro... Driving the E is like driving a tank with a jet engine.
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 514
Likes: 70
From: Naples, FL
2025 AMG CLE53, 2025 Range Rover P550E, 2025 Ford F150 Raptor
Welcome, welcome.
You'll have a blast driving it. She sounds nice.
You should've kept the Civic and put it in the trunk of the MB, just in case you need another seat or 2.
You'll have a blast driving it. She sounds nice.
You should've kept the Civic and put it in the trunk of the MB, just in case you need another seat or 2.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Canada
'97 E320
Originally Posted by PHXATC
You should've kept the Civic and put it in the trunk of the MB, just in case you need another seat or 2.
I'll use that line with my Tercel and Golf-owning friends!
Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 232
Likes: 3
From: Seattle
2005 E320 CDI
I used to drive a 88 civic. Never gave me any problems for the 8yrs I've owned it. If not for the accident, I'd probably still have it.
Currently I drive a 86' 300E. My car is still tight and quiet. Those who don't know much about MB think my car is a 2000+ model (probably because the C class looks like the W124). My cousing bought a 95 civic about 3 months ago. I rode in it last week and it was freaking noisy, everything was rattling and you could hear the wheels/axles spinning.
For cars older than 10yrs, I don't think you can beat a Benz. They are still tight even after 200,000 miles. You'll have the regular maintenance stuff to take care of (ie. transmission, alternator, tune ups, etc) but I'd rather spend $$$$ on a Benz than a Honda.
Currently I drive a 86' 300E. My car is still tight and quiet. Those who don't know much about MB think my car is a 2000+ model (probably because the C class looks like the W124). My cousing bought a 95 civic about 3 months ago. I rode in it last week and it was freaking noisy, everything was rattling and you could hear the wheels/axles spinning.
For cars older than 10yrs, I don't think you can beat a Benz. They are still tight even after 200,000 miles. You'll have the regular maintenance stuff to take care of (ie. transmission, alternator, tune ups, etc) but I'd rather spend $$$$ on a Benz than a Honda.
Trending Topics
Junior Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
From: Torrance, CA
W211 E55 AMG
there are ups and downs of course
downs:
you get worse mileage
you get more problems
ups:
ITS A BENZor!!!
luxious ride
more power!!!
you actually feel safe when you drive a benz.. lol
Well hope you enjoy your ride.. its a certain upgrade!
btw.. isn't the 97 model still the w124.. or is it w210.. ?
downs:
you get worse mileage
you get more problems
ups:
ITS A BENZor!!!
luxious ride
more power!!!
you actually feel safe when you drive a benz.. lol
Well hope you enjoy your ride.. its a certain upgrade!
btw.. isn't the 97 model still the w124.. or is it w210.. ?
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production
Verdad Gallardo
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look
Verdad Gallardo
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 313
Likes: 4
W212 2009, W115 Pullman & EQC
Yes the 96 and 97 is a w124 .. its only from 98 and up its a w210
There is one exception to that rule..
IF the car is a late 97.. AND the color is RED.. then its a w210
-there is wery few of those out there..
/kim
There is one exception to that rule..
IF the car is a late 97.. AND the color is RED.. then its a w210
-there is wery few of those out there..
/kim
Last edited by why_not; Sep 22, 2005 at 05:09 AM.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Canada
'97 E320
Originally Posted by endy
btw.. isn't the 97 model still the w124.. or is it w210.. ?
my car looks exactly like yours, only beige
also, I think the engine was new in starting in '98
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,537
Likes: 2
From: Arizona, USA
W205 C300
Originally Posted by why_not
Yes the 96 and 97 is a w124 .. its only from 98 and up its a w210
There is one exception to that rule..
IF the car is a late 97.. AND the color is RED.. then its a w210
-there is wery few of those out there..
/kim
There is one exception to that rule..
IF the car is a late 97.. AND the color is RED.. then its a w210
-there is wery few of those out there..
/kim
The W124 ended in 95, the W210 began in the 96 model year and went until 2002 when it was replaced by the W211.
The W124 is more of a box compared to the W210. Does your car have round headlights? Then it is a W210. No exceptions.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,274
Likes: 26
From: Hawaii
1996 E320, 2018 Ducati Panigale V4S, 2012 1199 Panigale
I also just recently upgraded from a civic to a Mercedes. I had a 98 civic which i put into a few carshows. I got sick of it, sold it, bought a 96 E320. The driving difference is like night and day. Everyone has to grow up sometime. I still have another civic, which i race at the track only.
Before
After
Before
After
Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 232
Likes: 3
From: Seattle
2005 E320 CDI
Originally Posted by why_not
Yes the 96 and 97 is a w124 .. its only from 98 and up its a w210
There is one exception to that rule..
IF the car is a late 97.. AND the color is RED.. then its a w210
-there is wery few of those out there..
/kim
There is one exception to that rule..
IF the car is a late 97.. AND the color is RED.. then its a w210
-there is wery few of those out there..
/kim
1996 has the same engine and transmission as the W124
1997 has the same engine as the W124, but the updated 5-speed transmission
1998 was the first year of the V6
2000 was the first year with the major face lift
2002 or 2003 (don't know exactly) W211 replaced the W210
Your comment about a 1997 E320 being designated as a W210 based on color is incorrect.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,274
Likes: 26
From: Hawaii
1996 E320, 2018 Ducati Panigale V4S, 2012 1199 Panigale
Originally Posted by michakaveli
You upgraded those fog lights? They look real good in that pic!
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 313
Likes: 4
W212 2009, W115 Pullman & EQC
i know i know..
I was only kidding.... i have a 96 w210.. ( in blue!)
and i even thought that the color thing was soo obvious that it was clear..
Im sorry..
/kim
I was only kidding.... i have a 96 w210.. ( in blue!)
and i even thought that the color thing was soo obvious that it was clear..
Im sorry..
/kim
Last edited by why_not; Sep 23, 2005 at 02:14 AM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 1
From: Columbia, SC
E300
Originally Posted by FlatlineEF9
Thanks. I actually got some lens film from this airplane clear bra shop in LA. I thought it might look good for the fogs because the stock ones look yellow next to the HID's.
Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 232
Likes: 3
From: Seattle
2005 E320 CDI
Originally Posted by FlatlineEF9
I also just recently upgraded from a civic to a Mercedes. I had a 98 civic which i put into a few carshows. I got sick of it, sold it, bought a 96 E320. The driving difference is like night and day. Everyone has to grow up sometime. I still have another civic, which i race at the track only.
Nice to see another local boy on this forum. First thing I noticed on your picture was your shaka sign...only the locals do that. You can take a person off the Hawaiian islands, but you can never remove the Hawaiian culture off a person.
I grew up in Ewa Beach (now referred to as Kapolei...whatever, it's still Ewa Beach to me) and moved to San Diego for college. I had my Civic then and it served me well even after college life. But as you alluded to, everyone has to grow up some time. When I moved back to Hawaii, I bought the Benz and I love it. I may have worst gas mileage, but I've gained so much more...power, room, respect, luxary ride, quiet, and best of all...girls admire the Benz over "Ricers" (unless you're into teenie boppers).
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,274
Likes: 26
From: Hawaii
1996 E320, 2018 Ducati Panigale V4S, 2012 1199 Panigale
michakaveli: They are like a smoke blue. The light output looks like the same color as a hiper white bulb. Its self adhesive and is super thick.
jrmdo1: Yeah man, I still go to L&L over here in cali like every week or so to get my kalua and cabbage fix. lol. Not the same, but pretty close. About the teenie boppers, with a civic like my old one, you get plenty attention at jailridge when you cruise by. hahaha....
jrmdo1: Yeah man, I still go to L&L over here in cali like every week or so to get my kalua and cabbage fix. lol. Not the same, but pretty close. About the teenie boppers, with a civic like my old one, you get plenty attention at jailridge when you cruise by. hahaha....
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,974
Likes: 5
From: Southern California
2017 W205 C43 AMG
Originally Posted by FlatlineEF9
I also just recently upgraded from a civic to a Mercedes. I had a 98 civic which i put into a few carshows. I got sick of it, sold it, bought a 96 E320. The driving difference is like night and day. Everyone has to grow up sometime. I still have another civic, which i race at the track only.
