How many miles do you have on your E Class?
04-04-2007, 03:20 PM
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2000 E320 CDI European
Year: 2000
Model: E320 CDI
Country: Finland
Mileage: 82k miles
Bought: Sep 2006 with 77k miles
Comments: Owned for 7 months, only problem has been burned out instrument cluster lights and one headlight.
I love this car, it has unbelievable torque on the low-end and is very comfortable.
Previous Benzs:
1985 500 SEL - sold in 2002 with 320k miles
1979 250 Automatic - sold in 1995 with 173k miles
Model: E320 CDI
Country: Finland
Mileage: 82k miles
Bought: Sep 2006 with 77k miles
Comments: Owned for 7 months, only problem has been burned out instrument cluster lights and one headlight.
I love this car, it has unbelievable torque on the low-end and is very comfortable.
Previous Benzs:
1985 500 SEL - sold in 2002 with 320k miles
1979 250 Automatic - sold in 1995 with 173k miles
07-10-2007, 09:21 PM
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Somebody certainly likes driving! 200,000 miles on an E55, that's impressive.
07-11-2007, 08:18 PM
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C230 Kompressor Sport
1999
E430
207,000mi
Comments: It has a superb drive that I don't get tired of. Has way to many little problems (i.e. blows bulbs frequently, sunrf cable clips broke, pwr window cable broke, brakelight switch faulty--the ABS/ESP warning lights, faulty key, interior blower broke, steering column loose, headlight/wiper stalk needs replacement, etc). Some of those start to add up, like the blower motor and regulator, and steering column stalk. All of these little things have actually made owning this car quite disappointing. Major problems have been few, but the O2 sensor went bad (left me stranded once) had to get all new control arm links & bushings. It's been expensive to service. Definitely not the quality of an earlier generation Benz and nowhere near the quality of a Japanese car. But I guess you don't buy Benz's for quality, though they should deliver that. However, it's a fun car to drive and I still like the car and will probably buy another.
E430
207,000mi
Comments: It has a superb drive that I don't get tired of. Has way to many little problems (i.e. blows bulbs frequently, sunrf cable clips broke, pwr window cable broke, brakelight switch faulty--the ABS/ESP warning lights, faulty key, interior blower broke, steering column loose, headlight/wiper stalk needs replacement, etc). Some of those start to add up, like the blower motor and regulator, and steering column stalk. All of these little things have actually made owning this car quite disappointing. Major problems have been few, but the O2 sensor went bad (left me stranded once) had to get all new control arm links & bushings. It's been expensive to service. Definitely not the quality of an earlier generation Benz and nowhere near the quality of a Japanese car. But I guess you don't buy Benz's for quality, though they should deliver that. However, it's a fun car to drive and I still like the car and will probably buy another.
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07-11-2007, 08:41 PM
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I own a 1999 W210 Mercedes.
07-12-2007, 07:56 PM
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1999
E430
207,000mi
Comments: It has a superb drive that I don't get tired of. Has way to many little problems (i.e. blows bulbs frequently, sunrf cable clips broke, pwr window cable broke, brakelight switch faulty--the ABS/ESP warning lights, faulty key, interior blower broke, steering column loose, headlight/wiper stalk needs replacement, etc). Some of those start to add up, like the blower motor and regulator, and steering column stalk. All of these little things have actually made owning this car quite disappointing. Major problems have been few, but the O2 sensor went bad (left me stranded once) had to get all new control arm links & bushings. It's been expensive to service. Definitely not the quality of an earlier generation Benz and nowhere near the quality of a Japanese car. But I guess you don't buy Benz's for quality, though they should deliver that. However, it's a fun car to drive and I still like the car and will probably buy another.
E430
207,000mi
Comments: It has a superb drive that I don't get tired of. Has way to many little problems (i.e. blows bulbs frequently, sunrf cable clips broke, pwr window cable broke, brakelight switch faulty--the ABS/ESP warning lights, faulty key, interior blower broke, steering column loose, headlight/wiper stalk needs replacement, etc). Some of those start to add up, like the blower motor and regulator, and steering column stalk. All of these little things have actually made owning this car quite disappointing. Major problems have been few, but the O2 sensor went bad (left me stranded once) had to get all new control arm links & bushings. It's been expensive to service. Definitely not the quality of an earlier generation Benz and nowhere near the quality of a Japanese car. But I guess you don't buy Benz's for quality, though they should deliver that. However, it's a fun car to drive and I still like the car and will probably buy another.
In the past, the cars were miniature tanks, impeccably well built that even if you wanted to get rid of it, you had no excuse to because nothing would go wrong.
Nowadays, you're lucky if only a few small things go wrong.
07-14-2007, 06:06 AM
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'01 W210 E320 CDI
222K km's (139K miles)
See sig for specs. Owning the car for 7 months now during which time;
- flexible part of front exhaustpipe has been replaced (under warranty)
- AC needed a refill (under warranty)
- alarm horn has been replaced
- regular service at 220.000km (€ 345.-)
See sig for specs. Owning the car for 7 months now during which time;
- flexible part of front exhaustpipe has been replaced (under warranty)
- AC needed a refill (under warranty)
- alarm horn has been replaced
- regular service at 220.000km (€ 345.-)
07-18-2007, 01:08 AM
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1997 E320
Year: 1997
Model: E420
Country: USA
Mileage: 252k
Comments: I bought it new in 1997. Replaced the transmission at 60k at no charge. I've gone through several rear window regulators (3). As expected, several minor things give it character: passenger set controls work in reverse, strong RF fields set off the ABS/ESP warning lights (thus proving the car can read minds). But it is still rock solid: 22-24mpg, 120 mile drive 5 days-a-week.
Model: E420
Country: USA
Mileage: 252k
Comments: I bought it new in 1997. Replaced the transmission at 60k at no charge. I've gone through several rear window regulators (3). As expected, several minor things give it character: passenger set controls work in reverse, strong RF fields set off the ABS/ESP warning lights (thus proving the car can read minds). But it is still rock solid: 22-24mpg, 120 mile drive 5 days-a-week.
07-18-2007, 01:21 AM
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1997 E320
07-18-2007, 01:33 AM
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1997 E320
Year: 1997
Model: E320
Country: USA
Mileage: 107K (Bought 4 years ago at 75K)
Comments: Window, O2, Suspension, passenger controls work in reverse, lots of bulbs burn out more than I think is normal.
Model: E320
Country: USA
Mileage: 107K (Bought 4 years ago at 75K)
Comments: Window, O2, Suspension, passenger controls work in reverse, lots of bulbs burn out more than I think is normal.
07-19-2007, 11:13 AM
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2017 C300W4 2018 GLE350W4 2018 E400A
1999 E430 119K USA
Has been a great car. The only major problem was a transmission rebuild at 104K. 4K out from the Starmark extended warranty. Don't believe for a minute that the transmission fluid is lifetime. Be sure to change the fluid often. A transmission rebuild on these cars is very expensive.
Has been a great car. The only major problem was a transmission rebuild at 104K. 4K out from the Starmark extended warranty. Don't believe for a minute that the transmission fluid is lifetime. Be sure to change the fluid often. A transmission rebuild on these cars is very expensive.
07-22-2007, 05:04 AM
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Seems like there have been several transmission problems.
Had the 60,000 mile service done recently (at around 56K miles). Had the transmission fluid changed.
Had the 60,000 mile service done recently (at around 56K miles). Had the transmission fluid changed.
07-22-2007, 10:51 AM
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'19 G63 Ed 1,'18 M5, '16 G63,'12 458 , '11 E63, Brabus SL55-K8, '10 S63, '94 E500 "Wolf", '91 560SEC
Year: 1999
Model: E300 TD
Country: USA
Mileage: 314,000
Comments: Change engine oil every 8,000 miles and new tranny at 150K.
Model: E300 TD
Country: USA
Mileage: 314,000
Comments: Change engine oil every 8,000 miles and new tranny at 150K.
07-22-2007, 12:32 PM
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2001 E320
Year: 2001
Model: E320
Country: USA
Mileage: 3,481
Comments: Only problem I've ever had was the battery went bad... from not driving it enough. Six years old now and still has never been driven in the rain, so it still looks like-new underneath.
I have had it serviced per FSS; sometimes it has only gone 600 miles in between oil and filter changes.
Model: E320
Country: USA
Mileage: 3,481
Comments: Only problem I've ever had was the battery went bad... from not driving it enough. Six years old now and still has never been driven in the rain, so it still looks like-new underneath.
I have had it serviced per FSS; sometimes it has only gone 600 miles in between oil and filter changes.
07-22-2007, 03:35 PM
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Year: 2001
Model: E320
Country: USA
Mileage: 3,481
Comments: Only problem I've ever had was the battery went bad... from not driving it enough. Six years old now and still has never been driven in the rain, so it still looks like-new underneath.
I have had it serviced per FSS; sometimes it has only gone 600 miles in between oil and filter changes.
Model: E320
Country: USA
Mileage: 3,481
Comments: Only problem I've ever had was the battery went bad... from not driving it enough. Six years old now and still has never been driven in the rain, so it still looks like-new underneath.
I have had it serviced per FSS; sometimes it has only gone 600 miles in between oil and filter changes.
It's okay I guess, I have a friend of mine with a BMW 645Ci convertible. It's 33 months old and it's only gotten 453 miles so far.
01-12-2008, 09:29 AM
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1999 E430 Sport, bought used with Certified Warranty and about 39K miles.
Car now has about 89,000 miles. For an everyday driver, this is a wonderful car. Very pleasant to drive on long trips.
JDB
Car now has about 89,000 miles. For an everyday driver, this is a wonderful car. Very pleasant to drive on long trips.
JDB
