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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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Hello all. I just bought an absolutely mint Bordeaux Red 2000 E430 with 58,000 miles. I am new to Mercedes so I thought I'd join up to get some knowledge on these cars. Here she is:













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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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sweet car, im new too. So hi, lol
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 12:35 AM
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Congrats, very nice. Cool color too. I wish there was an E430 near me when I bought my W210 a couple months ago. How much did you pay if you don't mind sharing? I just wanna compare it to what I paid for mine.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BigBoss
Congrats, very nice. Cool color too. I wish there was an E430 near me when I bought my W210 a couple months ago. How much did you pay if you don't mind sharing? I just wanna compare it to what I paid for mine.
I overpaid a bit, but its the "right car." It has all the service records from the dealer (where is was always serviced), the MAFS, brake light switch and motor mounts have already been replaced as well, and it was just aligned. There isn't a ding on it and it only has a couple of light scratches and the interior is immaculate as well and everything works properly and it runs great and shifts smoothly (I will be doing a transmission service in the near future). I searched for weeks and I couldn't find a cleaner 10 year old car (much less 3 year old car). I felt fine getting it for $10.9k after it was listed for $11.9k. I also bought it from a very reputable local dealer, so I don't have any regrets as of yet. I'm also happy its the face-lift model although I wish it were a sport or had HIDs or a cold weather package (originally an Arizona car though) or something; but I won't complain .
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 01:02 AM
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Very nice car! Congratulations! Super engine, and a very rare color, at least in Germany!
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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Looks like a very nice one. Congrats!

Are those Zeno UHP Strata tires?
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardM98
Looks like a very nice one. Congrats!

Are those Zeno UHP Strata tires?
No, they are Raptor Rikens. They dealer I bought the car from put them on as soon as they received the car from the previous owner. I am taking them off in the near future; they are noisy and not that smooth, nor do they seem to grip that well from take-off. I wish I had more hands, cause I would give them 4 thumbs down.

Thanks for the comments everyone, I really do like this car.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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That's not a bad price given the low miles, good condition and service records. I paid $8750 in mid 2008 but the car had 104K miles. Be happy, you did good! Never seen an E430 in that color. I like the Orion Grey interior, too.
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Originally Posted by BordeauxW210
I overpaid a bit, but its the "right car." It has all the service records from the dealer (where is was always serviced), the MAFS, brake light switch and motor mounts have already been replaced as well, and it was just aligned. There isn't a ding on it and it only has a couple of light scratches and the interior is immaculate as well and everything works properly and it runs great and shifts smoothly (I will be doing a transmission service in the near future). I searched for weeks and I couldn't find a cleaner 10 year old car (much less 3 year old car). I felt fine getting it for $10.9k after it was listed for $11.9k. I also bought it from a very reputable local dealer, so I don't have any regrets as of yet. I'm also happy its the face-lift model although I wish it were a sport or had HIDs or a cold weather package (originally an Arizona car though) or something; but I won't complain .
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Very nice, clean car! I too am new to the forum, Bordeaux/Java 2000 E430. Bought it two months ago. Wasn't sure about the color at first but it grew on me. Looks great with a light (35) window tint!
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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You didn't necessarily over-pay. Very low miles and like-new condition. If the maintenance items are a year or so later than those of us who bought cars w/ more like 100K miles, then you are in very good shape.

Most important -- it's a car you really like!!
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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Time to get rid of those ugly amber side lights:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...Q5fAccessories

You can also get chrome lenses and "smoky" side markers (might look good w/ bordeaux!)

Found this info at: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...ml#post3967397
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tmandel
Time to get rid of those ugly amber side lights:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...Q5fAccessories

You can also get chrome lenses and "smoky" side markers (might look good w/ bordeaux!)

Found this info at: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...ml#post3967397
Aaarggghhh! I bought this car to get away from modding them. Don't tempt me like that! I already bought some wheels (waiting till spring to put them on) and I am trying to put off the mod bug as long as possible.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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That car is worth what you paid for it. Congratulations!
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Nice care. I like that color too. I almost bought one that color when I got mine 4 yrs ago but the deal fell through. You'll enjoy it for many years
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by BordeauxW210
Aaarggghhh! I bought this car to get away from modding them. Don't tempt me like that! I already bought some wheels (waiting till spring to put them on) and I am trying to put off the mod bug as long as possible.
LOL! Good luck on that...I know you're going to want to do this to your ride: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...tor-retro.html

DEPO-Hella Bi-Xenon retrofit FTMFW! Come on...you know you wanna do it!

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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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To change the front rims, you have to squat down by the wheel well. Once there, changing the side markers is a trivial additional task!!
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