Looking to buy a 2000 e320 - Please Help!
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Looking to buy a 2000 e320 - Please Help!
hey fellas,
i am looking to purchase a used 2000 e320 wagon w/ the following details provided by the owner (2nd owner).
Current mileage 103,400
miles repair history
55,350 long block replaced by MBZ due to oil consumption issue
77,359 check engine light on, mass air flow sensor replaced
85,630 interior charcoal filter replaced
95,815 95,000 mile check, rear brake pads, fuel filter, replaced shifter bushing
99,612 replaced front brake pads, A/C check, possible expansion valve problem
103,350 had intermittent check engine light so A/F sensors replaced
my questions are:
1) what major repair/maintenance work is around the corner at 103,000 miles on the odometer? please remember the new engine has about 53k miles on it.
2) what things should i look for? for example, i know the early w210's had blower issues. not sure if MY 2000 had this issue as well
3) how much is typical 15k/30k and 60k svc at independent benz shops?
4) asking price is $9,500. planning to offer ~$9k. Is this a good deal? Am I better off putting this $9k as a down payment on a new car?
5) what are some of the pros and cons of the w210? worth buying used?
thanks and please shoot all info you can share w/ this w210 rookie.
I am located in socal.
thanks in advance!
i am looking to purchase a used 2000 e320 wagon w/ the following details provided by the owner (2nd owner).
Current mileage 103,400
miles repair history
55,350 long block replaced by MBZ due to oil consumption issue
77,359 check engine light on, mass air flow sensor replaced
85,630 interior charcoal filter replaced
95,815 95,000 mile check, rear brake pads, fuel filter, replaced shifter bushing
99,612 replaced front brake pads, A/C check, possible expansion valve problem
103,350 had intermittent check engine light so A/F sensors replaced
my questions are:
1) what major repair/maintenance work is around the corner at 103,000 miles on the odometer? please remember the new engine has about 53k miles on it.
2) what things should i look for? for example, i know the early w210's had blower issues. not sure if MY 2000 had this issue as well
3) how much is typical 15k/30k and 60k svc at independent benz shops?
4) asking price is $9,500. planning to offer ~$9k. Is this a good deal? Am I better off putting this $9k as a down payment on a new car?
5) what are some of the pros and cons of the w210? worth buying used?
thanks and please shoot all info you can share w/ this w210 rookie.
I am located in socal.
thanks in advance!
Last edited by 310e320; May 30, 2008 at 01:33 PM.
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Get a Pre Purchase Inspection done FIRST BEFORE you make a offer
Lots of items to look for
Stored DTCs aka Codes is a MUST!!!!!
RUST at the doors/tail gate front spring perch
Trans leaks..control switch / contact plate
Seat frames rock / click
dash cracks
A/C evap temp sensor
cat converters rattle
front lower control arm bushings
Let me know if you need a MB tech to do a PPI for you..He is in the South Bay area
Lots of items to look for
Stored DTCs aka Codes is a MUST!!!!!
RUST at the doors/tail gate front spring perch
Trans leaks..control switch / contact plate
Seat frames rock / click
dash cracks
A/C evap temp sensor
cat converters rattle
front lower control arm bushings
Let me know if you need a MB tech to do a PPI for you..He is in the South Bay area
