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Jul 30, 2009 | 10:14 PM

#226

Perrier

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From: Hong Kong

2001 E240

Yes still running strong after all these miles. But the driver seat is getting really worn out and this is not replaceable so how do you guys normally get the seats renewed?

Jul 30, 2009 | 11:34 PM

#227

Rat

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From: Texas

1997 E420

'97 E420 (Previous car: 1991 Honda!)
Bought it at 147K last month (Previous car: 263,000 miles!)
Now has 149K (I LOVE it! Quite an upgrade!)
Texas, USA

Aug 20, 2009 | 05:28 PM

#228

skarface007

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E500

03 E500 with 86K....Now having a problem with transmission. <link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CJOHNZA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5 Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w

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Aug 20, 2009 | 07:36 PM

#229

Steven Long

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From: suburban Philadelphia

03 S500V4, 02 E320W4, 06 C230 Sport 6 speed, 91 300CE, 89 300E, 95 C220

Sounds like a few issues ... though I am not sure they are only TRANS related. Did you get the transmission serviced / fluid changed at 60K miles? If there is hard shift, or whining before hard shift into 2nd gear when the car is not warmed up (or cold), that is the car keeping the trans in 1st gear, until the catalytic converter is warmed up. If it's slipping, then jerking or banging into gear, your trans might be slipping. Consider replacing gaskets at a minimum ... all gaskets - not just pan gasket. Other users may be able to indicate if there are bands to be replaced, or whether a rebuild is a potential culprit ... but does not seem likely at the noted mileage (unless abused).

65MPH vibration coming from the rear? Okay, it's not 4Matic (not available on 2003 E-Class). Differential?. Are your wheels out of round ... not properly balanced? Shouldn't be shocks, but the rear shocks went south on me at about 55K (your symptoms do not seem like shocks).

Final disclosure: I am not a wrench ... I only speak of my own misfortune!

Last edited by Steven Long; Aug 20, 2009 at 07:39 PM.

Aug 21, 2009 | 12:41 AM

#230

fosmith

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From: No. Calif., SF Bay Area, Orinda

2001 E430, Obsidian Black w. Ash/Orion Grey, 195,000 mi.

Here's '99 E430 for sale with 319,000 miles for $4900
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/1333128124.html
Fred

Aug 23, 2009 | 12:16 AM

#231

rob.winter

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From: Bay Area

2001 E320 Wagon

2001 E320 Wagon

Year:2001
Model: E320 Wagon
Country: USA
Mileage: 46K miles

I just bought it 4 months ago and have put 3K on it so far. Had to replace the ABS switch, AC blower regulator, and passenger side cat. Found an OEM cat new for cheap and installed was under $500. I love this car! Both the interior and exterior are like new and it drives like a dream. I'm looking forward to many years to come.

Aug 24, 2009 | 10:29 AM

#232

skarface007

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From: San Diego, CA

E500

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Originally Posted by Steven Long

I took the car to MB specialist. They tested the car and took ATF sample for possible glycol contamination. I am waiting for the result now. They told me that it's the transmission and also the radiator needs to be replaced. Cost is between $5000-$6500. I called MBUSA and fight this repair so that it can be covered under post warranty program.

Aug 24, 2009 | 04:23 PM

#233

Sevebou

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E320 4matic Sedan

Year: 1999
Model: E320 4Matic Sedan
Country: USA
Mileage: 155,000

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Aug 24, 2009 | 04:24 PM

#234

Sevebou

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E320 4matic Sedan

I have owned Bmmr's and Audi's and I have to say...They are not as solid as a Benzzzz.

Aug 27, 2009 | 03:51 PM

#235

blackstarr777

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From: Paterson, NJ

97 MB E420 Sport

1997 E420 Sport
Pine Brook, NJ
bought it with 101,000 currently have 163,xxx
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Aug 27, 2009 | 05:40 PM

#236

Kieran28

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From: Cupertino, CA

2003 e320 wagon (210 chassis NOT a 211))

Is it blue?

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob.winter

I'm just curious... did you buy this from a guy in so.cal? There was an ad on cars.com for a while of a car that was long gone/sold with crazy low miles, like ~40k or so IIRC. I think it was blue. Asking price was crazy low, too... like $10,900. I always wonder what the story was with that car. We call it the "snuffalupagos" car 'cause to us it never really existed!

Aug 30, 2009 | 06:04 PM

#237

rob.winter

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From: Bay Area

2001 E320 Wagon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kieran28

Nope. Mine's gold and has been a Northern California car it's whole life. That sounds like it was a great deal though.

Aug 30, 2009 | 06:07 PM

#238

rob.winter

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From: Bay Area

2001 E320 Wagon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perrier

Yes still running strong after all these miles. But the driver seat is getting really worn out and this is not replaceable so how do you guys normally get the seats renewed?

You might be able to find a replacement seat here:

http://www.fresnosilverstarrecycling...edes/w210.html

Sep 6, 2009 | 04:50 PM

#239

tmaguire

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From: NY

2005 CL55 AMG, 2004 S430 4matic, 1988 560SL, PRIOR: 2000 E430 4matic, 1994 E320 Coupe, 1999 C43 AMG

Still going strong.....

2000 E430 4matic - 201K
2000 E320 4matic - 198K
1999 C43 AMG - 102K
1997 C230 - 188K
1994 E320 Coupe - 205K

Sep 10, 2009 | 05:48 PM

#240

wyang80

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E320 wagon

1995 E320 191K miles.

Anyone got ideas how to replace a front fender?

Sep 10, 2009 | 11:02 PM

#241

tpowel2

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From: Central Florida

2013 Ford C Max Energi, 2013 Cadillac SRX

Year: 2000
Model: E320
Miles: 110,000
Location: Central Florida

I still love this car and plan on keeping it until the wheels fall off (hopefully that will not actually happen)!

Sep 18, 2009 | 04:28 AM

#242

Geh

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From: Melbourne

2007 GL500, 2007 E280

97' E230 Elegance
107,000kms / 66,000 Miles

Last edited by Geh; Sep 18, 2009 at 04:41 AM.

Sep 21, 2009 | 10:32 AM

#243

2K6E55

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From: SoCal

AMGs

2001 E430sport w/71K miles and going strong.

Sep 23, 2009 | 02:23 PM

#244

patrick_y

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From: SF Bay Area, CA

2006 E55 and 2002 E320

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perrier

Yes still running strong after all these miles. But the driver seat is getting really worn out and this is not replaceable so how do you guys normally get the seats renewed?

You can buy a new leather/cloth cover for the driver's seat. This is about $1000 USD.

Sep 23, 2009 | 02:25 PM

#245

patrick_y

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From: SF Bay Area, CA

2006 E55 and 2002 E320

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmaguire

Still going strong.....

2000 E430 4matic - 201K
2000 E320 4matic - 198K
1999 C43 AMG - 102K
1997 C230 - 188K
1994 E320 Coupe - 205K

Good job! You must be changing all of your fluids regularly! Any tips for maximizing the longevity out of the car?

Sep 23, 2009 | 10:54 PM

#246

boltonblue

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From: middle o' ma

15 AMG S63 4-matic coupe

currently at 126K miles on the E,

might be time for some front shocks.

Sep 24, 2009 | 04:28 PM

#247

spsinha

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From: Chicago, IL

1994 E320 Coupe, 1979 500SLC, 2005 E55 - Sold

2000 E430 4Matic, runs great.

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Sep 25, 2009 | 11:05 AM

#248

michakaveli

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From: Columbia, SC

E300

Just hit 204k on my diesel yesterday. She's finally lowered, and ready for more miles

Sep 26, 2009 | 03:18 AM

#249

anabase

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From: Stratford, CT

2001 E320 4matic sedan

55,700 in my 01 E320 4matic sedan

But give me time, I've only had the car for two weeks.

Sep 30, 2009 | 11:36 PM

#250

patrick_y

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From: SF Bay Area, CA

2006 E55 and 2002 E320

TO ALL 4MATIC OWNERS...

To maximize the longevity of your vehicles, it is recommended by Mercedes-Benz that you change the differential fluids at the scheduled service intervals. 4Matic vehicles have two differentials, one for the front axle and one for the rear. Both require fluid changing.

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