Lancelot

Just wondering, mine's 12 years old so been fixing various issues now. Fortunatly they are all long time fixes. So what did you need to do besides oil- and filterchanges?

Since the summer of 2008 I've had done;

- The entire exhaust including oxidationcat and front pipe (Diesel)
- Rear diff has been overhauled to fix a whining sound from a bearing
- Replaced brakelightswitch and battery to fix abs-asr-bas error
- The wife skid on ice and busted a front rim; ended up getting 4 'new' used W210 facelift Avantgarde rims
- New front springs
- 2 new Michelin Primacy tyres
- Cylinderheadgasket replaced due to a coolant leak (rear cylinder lost compression into a coolant channel)

fosmith

Bought my '01 E430 a year ago this month with 104K mi. It now has 121K mi. I've done:

New Bilstein HD shocks (diy)
New Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires
New brake pads
New lower windshield trim (diy)
New TeleAid antenna rubber cap (diy)
Upgraded integrated cell phone to V60s (diy)
Installed voice control module and lever (diy)
New windshield
Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor
Replace sun visor mirror door (diy)
Fix sun visor mirror lamp switch (diy)
Replace left rear window regulator (diy)
Replace cabin filters (diy)
Replace smart key batteries (diy)
Replace windshield wiper blade (diy)
Replace left headlight bulb (diy)
Replace interior door lock button (diy)
Repair volume control on radio head unit (diy)
Repair eject switch and clean/lube gears on CD changer (diy)
Two oil changes
Brake fluid flush
Coolant flush
Alignment

Whew! And this was a very well maintained car when I got it.
Fred

tirona

have had the car since 2003, happy so far.
during the last 12 months - 18k miles:
3 oil changes ($7-oil filter, $11-gallon of shell rotella dino oil)
air filter ($15)
cabin air filter ($15)
replaced front rotors due to warping ($40/rotor)
replaced tranny fluid/filter/pan gasket + conductor plate + connector plug. ($80-flluid, $20-filter kit, $180-conductor plate, $10-connector plug, $1-red lock pin)
girlfriend - $$$$$$

the prior year:
3 oil changes
air filter
cabin air filter
resealed timing cover ($10-timing cover gasket)
blower regulator ($150)
antifreeze replacement ($10/gallon)
fuel filter ($15)
spark plugs ($2/plug x6, $7/connector x3)
differential fluid replacement ($7/liter)

illest

you guys have been busy.

drove about 3k miles in the past year

washed the car many times
Depo headlights w/ e55 bix HID ~$600
Tried to fix sunroof that wont open all the way
Rotated tires
replaced bulbs in brake lights
bought cabin filter but have not found the time to install

I plan to be a little more busy this year.

what_boost

Suspension:

New Bilstein Sport Shocks
New H&R Sport Springs
New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Spring Pads
Alignment

Wheels & Tires:

New Brabus Monoblock VI Replica Wheels
New BFG Tires

Brakes:

New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Brake Pads - Front
New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Brake Pads - Rear
New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Brake Discs – Front
Brake Fluid Flush

Body & Trim:

New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Windshield Cowl Trim
New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Hood Emblem
New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Trunk Emblem
Full Window Tint
New Clear Bumper Side Markers

Interior:

Lubricated Front Visor Swivels
New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Front Seat Rail Bolts
New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Cup Holder
New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Audio-10 CD Headunit

Miscellaneous:

New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Smart Key Battery
Adjusted Trunk Spring Tension
New Bosch Windshield Wiper Blade

Engine:

New Bosch Fuel Filter
New K&N Drop-In Air Filter
New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Crankshaft Position Sensor
New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Front Lower Ball Joints
New Boge Motor Mounts
Oil Change & Oil Filter

Transmission:

New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Transmission Mount
Transmission Flush with Filter & Pan Gasket

AC:

Recharged AC with R-134a
New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Cabin Filters

Other Fluids:

Coolant Flush & Reservoir Cap
Power Steering Fluid Flush & Reservoir (with Lubrizol Additive)
Differential Fluid Flush

Exhaust:

New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Catalytic Converters (Left & Right, Primary & Secondary)

I am sure there is more, but this is a start.
Spent over 6K in upgrades/maintenance thus far.

Tabaka

did you try to re-sync it?

Synchronizing sliding/pop-up roof:

If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or low), or if the sliding/pop-up roof is blocked during closing/opening procedure, the system has to be synchronized. To do so, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2, move and hold switch in direction (3), until the sliding/pop-up roof is completely raised at rear, and
hold for additional 1 second.

C280 Sport

Nothing except basic servicing and a new control unit that just got replaced because it sent off the bas/esp light. Other then that it drives and rides great.

Tabaka

Replaced Intake Gaskets
Replaced Fan Clutch
Replaced Spark Plugs
Replaced Brake Pads
Replaced headlights
Replaced Tires
Replaced Brake Switch
Replaced both rear Window Regulators
Harmonic Balancer

Things that need to be done:
Motor Mounts
Suspension Bushings
Alignment
Flex Discs
Repair Air Conditioning (<-priority as it's almost July!)
Proper Transmission Flush
and an Oil Change Needed Soon

I've owned the vehicle for six months and spent a few thousand on repairs and maintenance. It's clocking 147K miles and I've had a lucky month so far with no major glitches. I'm about to spend a lot on the Air Conditioning though. At the same time I think I'm going to tackle the bushings, alignment, Flex Discs, and oil change. So that will probably be near $1,000 or more including labor.

CHRIS WU

GOT MY 2002 E430 AT 10-1-2008 WITH 62000 MILES, NOW ABOUT 63000 MILES,SO FAR
HID HEADLIGHT CONVERSION
CLEAR CORNER LINES
TINT WINDOW
MEGNA FLOW MUFFLER WITH DUAL TIPS
EIBACH SPRING,#4 PAD IN FRONT,#1 PAD AT REAR
BILSTEIN SPORT SHOCKS
BREMBO GRANT TORISMO 6 POT IN FRONT,4 POT AT REAR
AMG REPICA 20X8,5 WITH 235/35 AND 20X10 WITH 275/30 AND 15MM SPACER AT REAR TO CLEAR THE REAR BRAKE.
FLASH ALL FLUID

SpaceCity E 430

Within the last year:

Brake light switch

Radiator and coolant

Serviced transmission (new fluid and filter)



That was all. I'm happy.

Lancelot

Wow and I thought I had a lot happening!

Added to the list today:
- Engine Oil: Shell Helix Diesel Plus 10W-40 (MB-Approval 229.1)
- OEM MB Oil Filter
- Coolant: GlycoShell Diluted (MB-Approval DBL 7700.00, 325.0)
- OEM MB Thermostat

Planning to do soon; tranmission oil and filter.

CHRIS WU

REPALCE ALL PLUGS WITH NEW WIRES
NEW AIR FILTER
NEW MOTOR MOUNTS
NEW TRANS MOUNT
ALL ARE MB FACTORY PARTS

01BlackE320

Bought mine in 2006 with 58k miles, have 101k now. I've replaced:
Passenger seat occupancy sensor
Passenger power window motor
Tires
Plugs
Transmission Fluid
oil changes
Seized lug bolts on one wheel

The prior owner had receipts from dealership about 2 inches thick with many major items replaced. I have been very happy with this car.

z-wagen

Just bought my wagon a few weeks ago with 99,400 miles (as of today, I have 100,3++ miles). So far, I have done the following:
Replaced Air Filter
Oil / Oil filter change - Mobil 1 0W40 DIY
Replaced Engine mounts DIY (WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!)
There will be more work to be done these coming weeks.

Figuero

Since last summer.....
EPA inspection, New wiper blade, Oil change/filter, trans drain/filter, rear diff oil change.....gas......a few washes.....wax job. 12k miles.

Plans for the next year.... Indie inspection, Tire rotation, Oil Change, new battery, Anti-freeze flush/change, more gas, a few washes and a wax job.

nelson09

- E55 tail lights
- projestors
- painted out CL style grill
-colormatched sidemarkers/replaced clear bumper lenses
-chrome door handle kit/bak handles all around (no keyholes)
-side skirts
-rear bumper lip
-roof wing
-replaced all bulbs with superwhites (domes,puddles,licenseplate,glovebox,etc.)
-painted engine cover red
-3 10" subs in the trunk
-LED bulb in trunk

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nelson09

- Carlsson rep. front bumper
- 8k HiDs
- went back to amber front blinker
- red LED rear blinker (no resistor=quickie blinkers +5 HP)--Broadway - Convex 400mm rearview mirror

- painted OEM grill black

- black vinyl roof overlay

...will post updated pics this weekend