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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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Smile Just got a 97 E320

Went to test some new cars because my 01 ML320 is going back to chase where it will get actuioned off for 4K lesss than te buy out! Loved it never had any problem in 50K miles.

Drove the new ML, and C and E classes but new job is 80 RT per day. The sales guy said to check out a rctly traded in E320...one of my favorite styles ever.

101K Miles all service records, orginally a CA car with rust proofing..Owned buy old couple I actually met. Don't think it ever had anyone sit in the back seat. Cheked by mt MB/Volvo indie and said wads the best he ever saw.

Blue with Grey/CD/Phone/Roof/ ....not sure about ASR yet...No rust ding scratches.

Saved 10's of 1000s...Love the car almost as much as my wife liked the price!

Anyway I can covert the phone wiring to a 12V back seat outlet! Kids.

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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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good choice! 1997 was a great year for the E, only year that had the new 5 speed auto w/ the inline 6. congrats!
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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Welcome to the fold. I've got a '97 E320 with 67K and love it. It's bone stock and is like the energizer bunny (do I have to say it?).
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 12:34 AM
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If I am not being to forward

May I ask what you paid for the car?

I am thinking of getting another with about the same milage
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 12:40 AM
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May I ask what you paid for the car?

I am thinking of getting another with about the same milage
I was wondering the same thing...how much was it?
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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I paid 10.5 K.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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good choice! 1997 was a great year for the E, only year that had the new 5 speed auto w/ the inline 6. congrats!

what was so great?

mine is a nightmare
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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what was so great?

mine is a nightmare
In general, the 97 was a good year because it's the only year w/ the 5 speed and inline 6. The 96 had the 4-speed, and 98 and on had the SOHC V6, which in my opinion was not as good as an engine as the inline.sorry to hear yours is a nightmare...
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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Love mine too. 134k and counting. A few problems here and there but nothing outragous. Still looks like new, very close anyway. You will have to learn how to replace power window mech.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by akbro93704
In general, the 97 was a good year because it's the only year w/ the 5 speed and inline 6. The 96 had the 4-speed, and 98 and on had the SOHC V6, which in my opinion was not as good as an engine as the inline.sorry to hear yours is a nightmare...
Agreed. Having owned a 97 with the I-6 and an '02 with the V-6, the 97 had a better feel, and a seemingly better power curve. The Benz I-6 is an amazing engine. Had a smaller I-6 in my 95 C280, and it was terrific!

And, for $10.5k, what a deal!
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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i got a super deal

i bought a silver 1997 e420 mint black interior minor dings and like two dents,sitting on 18 inch lowenharts with eclipse in dash tv dvd,and sound system 5,500 dollars with a well documented 128,000 miles :p
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 12:59 AM
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im selling my 97 e320! 112k any body want it??
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by akbro93704
good choice! 1997 was a great year for the E, only year that had the new 5 speed auto w/ the inline 6. congrats!
It was a 4 speed auto w/ inline 6 in 1996? Also, how long did the inline 6 stay in production...98',99'?? Thanks!
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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The 3.2L Inline 6 was used in the S-Class until 1999. The E-Class got the 5 speed transmission in the 97 and then the V6 in 98. The S-Class was then redesigned for 2000 so they went with the new engines then.
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