how many miles do you have ???
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E420
I think i beat just about all of you with 250k on my 97 E420. Problems? Dont get me started. Was my fathers car, he got in an accident with it, got himself a new E320, and when my sisters car got totaled she took my Galant and i got the 420.
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From: Los Angeles
1997 E420
97 e420 with 155,000 miles. Replaced the cats, engine mounts, shocks and ball joints. In the last 2 weeks my windows started dropping like flies so need to fix those. Fortunately, someone over at BW figured out a way to rebuild the regulators. My brake wear indicator just came on so time to do the brakes (good excuse to get slotted/drilled rotors, I think).
Overall, I'm quite happy with the car. I expected it to need some things with the miles on the car and the price I got on it.
Overall, I'm quite happy with the car. I expected it to need some things with the miles on the car and the price I got on it.
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1998 E320
Crankshaft sensor went out about 134K?
96' E320, just a few problems. My dad purchased it for me about a year ago, upon purchasing we inspected it and replaced the front ball joints a lip started to come in on the rotors so we changed those as well as the pads. We also had to replace the rubber junctions dealing that are in between gears. Crankshaft sensor went out about 134K, replaced whole wiring harness but it boosted my vehicle's performance. Headlights are a little sun-baked, no biggie, i just buffed them out. Right now im at about 135400 and my car is running very well. Shocks are a bit too bouncy for my taste, definitely need to change them but other than that I love it.
1988 E320 124,000 First problem car wouldn't start! MB Roadside told me to "let the car cool off and try to start it again. If it starts then it's the crankshaft sensor" So I did, it started I drove it home. I've had the car for 1 month. How much did it cost you to get that sensor replaced?
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From: Los Angeles Area
E 420
Wow I haven't been on for a while and boy did this thread grow legs or what. Anyhow I still have my 420 I had to change the rack and pinion about a year ago but it was my fault (hit a curb while parking and talking on the cell phone). Originaly it was going to cost me 3500 to fix it but I found a shop that did the work for 1300 including the rack rebuilt). I'm at 165k and still going strong I changed the wheels again and that really rejuvinated the look of the car.
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From: middle o' ma
15 AMG S63 4-matic coupe
1988 E320 124,000 First problem car wouldn't start! MB Roadside told me to "let the car cool off and try to start it again. If it starts then it's the crankshaft sensor" So I did, it started I drove it home. I've had the car for 1 month. How much did it cost you to get that sensor replaced?
when they start to go they will behave that way, but when they fail, you will not have an operational engine. not a happy thought in the left lane of the freeway.
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1997 E 320 - 2000 S500
1997 E320 231,000
1997 E320
Black Paint - Black Interior
231,000
Mobile 1 since I bought it
Body Work - Light Rust fixed around sensor in truck and door moldings
Painted front from constant sand blasting and rocks on the road
Spring cages in front (Bad welds) fixed
New Struts front
Windsheild - Lived most of the time in Northeast now in Florida
Windows regulator pulleys - 3 out of 4
Brake lights - Just done
Inginition coil - first one - just done
Widow switches - Changed after spilt coffee
Bushings front end
Head done at 50K before I purchased
Air coditioning - Fan - Regulator - Compressor - Dryer
Battery - two just replaced one OEM
Engine Fan - 15 k ago
Buffed head lights due to frosting
Sensor in drivers door handle bad
Interior is in great condition
Normal Maintenance - Hoses - Belt - Plugs - Wires - Rotors/Pads - Filters
Exterior still looks good - I use these guys for great products www.blackfireusa.com/stheexcarca.html
www.properautocare.com
Black Paint - Black Interior
231,000
Mobile 1 since I bought it
Body Work - Light Rust fixed around sensor in truck and door moldings
Painted front from constant sand blasting and rocks on the road
Spring cages in front (Bad welds) fixed
New Struts front
Windsheild - Lived most of the time in Northeast now in Florida
Windows regulator pulleys - 3 out of 4
Brake lights - Just done
Inginition coil - first one - just done
Widow switches - Changed after spilt coffee
Bushings front end
Head done at 50K before I purchased
Air coditioning - Fan - Regulator - Compressor - Dryer
Battery - two just replaced one OEM
Engine Fan - 15 k ago
Buffed head lights due to frosting
Sensor in drivers door handle bad
Interior is in great condition
Normal Maintenance - Hoses - Belt - Plugs - Wires - Rotors/Pads - Filters
Exterior still looks good - I use these guys for great products www.blackfireusa.com/stheexcarca.html
www.properautocare.com
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From: Palo Alto, CA
1998 E320 Sedan
1998 E320 Sedan (US Version)
Bought with 95,000 miles in November 2002
Currently has 149,400 miles as of February 2008
Major repairs:
Motor Mounts (Jan 2008)
Blower Motor (Jul 2007)
Otherwise, regular maintenance and running fine. I use AmsOil lubricants and OEM filters. Transmission flushed at 110,000 miles.
Bought with 95,000 miles in November 2002
Currently has 149,400 miles as of February 2008
Major repairs:
Motor Mounts (Jan 2008)
Blower Motor (Jul 2007)
Otherwise, regular maintenance and running fine. I use AmsOil lubricants and OEM filters. Transmission flushed at 110,000 miles.
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From: CT
04 S430 4Matic/03 Ml 320/ 98' E320 4matic/ 73' slc 450/ 05 cherokee
175,000 miles on my 98' e320 wagon...so far its been good to me...no major problems...recently my windows basically died out on me, both rear, and they continue to slip down which is bothersome...those should be fixed sooon...obviously ive had some prob's with it, but hopefully it shall keep lastinggg
Last edited by 4matic; Feb 17, 2008 at 01:08 AM.
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From: Gretna, LA
2008 E350 Sport/2016 E350
99 E320
I purchased the car in Aug 04 with 42,500 and have 85,000 at this time. Fortunately, I purchased an extended warranty up to 100M miles or 5 years from date of purchase.
Oct 2005
$ 936.50 = Replace passenger seat mount/rails due to clicking noise
$ 448.20 = Replace air mass sensor
$ 184.00 = Replace right tail light assembly
$1,646.66 Including tax of $77.96
May 2006
$439.28 = Replace right rear window regulator
Mar 2007
$250.00 = Changed front brake pads and rotors - DIY
Nov 2007
$1,900.00 = No invoice, so it is not broken out. Replace ball joints, a/c condenser, and motor mounts; fix various oil leaks.
Mar 2008
$1,522.50 = Labor to repair rear main seal, reseal lower oil pan, replace oil level sensor, reseal both valve covers
$ 443.22 = Parts for the above repairs
$ 175.06 = Sales tax
$2,175.78 Total
Roughly $6,350 excluding normal maintenance costs. Not much to me due to warranty, but if it were coming out of my pocket, I think it might be a little high.
Oct 2005
$ 936.50 = Replace passenger seat mount/rails due to clicking noise
$ 448.20 = Replace air mass sensor
$ 184.00 = Replace right tail light assembly
$1,646.66 Including tax of $77.96
May 2006
$439.28 = Replace right rear window regulator
Mar 2007
$250.00 = Changed front brake pads and rotors - DIY
Nov 2007
$1,900.00 = No invoice, so it is not broken out. Replace ball joints, a/c condenser, and motor mounts; fix various oil leaks.
Mar 2008
$1,522.50 = Labor to repair rear main seal, reseal lower oil pan, replace oil level sensor, reseal both valve covers
$ 443.22 = Parts for the above repairs
$ 175.06 = Sales tax
$2,175.78 Total
Roughly $6,350 excluding normal maintenance costs. Not much to me due to warranty, but if it were coming out of my pocket, I think it might be a little high.
Last edited by skipsantos; May 28, 2008 at 03:18 PM. Reason: mispelled word
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MY 99 E300TD has 373,000 miles on it 1 owner from new, serviced it myself from new changing the oil evry 5k with Mobil 1 fully syn. No major mechnical faults had a new alternator, starter motor, maf sensor, brake sensor,
Front pads last me 50k . Cars never been over 100mph
Uk owner
Front pads last me 50k . Cars never been over 100mph
Uk owner
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From: Pittsburgh,PA, Cambridge, Ontario, CN
2003 S210 3.8L Brabus wagon
My 1990 300E W124 is at 252,000 miles. Did head at 178k for 432$, plus wheels and tires and brakes and both drivesheft plates. It is beautiful with no rust white on grey.
My 2003 E320 wagon is at 69k with new tires at 56k staggered set 245/265 running on 18s Brabus M5. Brakes are now due. No engine issues. Motor is 3.8 Brabus V6. Mobil One with filter every 6K. Left rear tailight bulb replaced four times, last with socket. Now having issues with W/S switch. Will not start in first unless manully shifted and left driver mirror delaminating. Working on that. Mods I did were tints at 20%, coco mats, eibach bars front and rear. Love that wagon. White with java. Oh and a matching child seat in Java for the little skirt
.My dad had only Buick wagons growing up, last being a 94 Roadmaster. Wagons add so much to what can be done. Enjoy the open road
My 2003 E320 wagon is at 69k with new tires at 56k staggered set 245/265 running on 18s Brabus M5. Brakes are now due. No engine issues. Motor is 3.8 Brabus V6. Mobil One with filter every 6K. Left rear tailight bulb replaced four times, last with socket. Now having issues with W/S switch. Will not start in first unless manully shifted and left driver mirror delaminating. Working on that. Mods I did were tints at 20%, coco mats, eibach bars front and rear. Love that wagon. White with java. Oh and a matching child seat in Java for the little skirt
.My dad had only Buick wagons growing up, last being a 94 Roadmaster. Wagons add so much to what can be done. Enjoy the open road
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From: SoCal OC
S, GL, Escalade ESV, my shoes
Traded my W210 in at around 220K mile
Bought my W220 last year at 54K mile. 12 months later, it's now 96K mile. So far on the W220, the EIS went out, and the air-matic need reseal ($500 job each). I do my own oil change & service now (w/ oil extractor), mobile-one every 10K mile. Car still run and handle very well, look as new.
When I bought the car, the dealer offer extended warranty (by Mercury) for $4K, cover up to 100K mile or 4 years (whatever first), I didn't take it. Look like it's the right choice. They wouldn't cover air-matic job anyway.
I get better gas mileage w/ my 2003 S430 (21-22 mpg) than my 98 E320 (20-21). And the S430 is a much heavier car, wider & larger tire & more power. Go figure. Same commute & driving habit here.
Gotta love Benz, look & feel is pretty much independent of mileage.
Bought my W220 last year at 54K mile. 12 months later, it's now 96K mile. So far on the W220, the EIS went out, and the air-matic need reseal ($500 job each). I do my own oil change & service now (w/ oil extractor), mobile-one every 10K mile. Car still run and handle very well, look as new.
When I bought the car, the dealer offer extended warranty (by Mercury) for $4K, cover up to 100K mile or 4 years (whatever first), I didn't take it. Look like it's the right choice. They wouldn't cover air-matic job anyway.
I get better gas mileage w/ my 2003 S430 (21-22 mpg) than my 98 E320 (20-21). And the S430 is a much heavier car, wider & larger tire & more power. Go figure. Same commute & driving habit here.
Gotta love Benz, look & feel is pretty much independent of mileage.
My 1990 300E W124 is at 252,000 miles. Did head at 178k for 432$, plus wheels and tires and brakes and both drivesheft plates. It is beautiful with no rust white on grey.
My 2003 E320 wagon is at 69k with new tires at 56k staggered set 245/265 running on 18s Brabus M5. Brakes are now due. No engine issues. Motor is 3.8 Brabus V6. Mobil One with filter every 6K. Left rear tailight bulb replaced four times, last with socket. Now having issues with W/S switch. Will not start in first unless manully shifted and left driver mirror delaminating. Working on that. Mods I did were tints at 20%, coco mats, eibach bars front and rear. Love that wagon. White with java. Oh and a matching child seat in Java for the little skirt.My dad had only Buick wagons growing up, last being a 94 Roadmaster. Wagons add so much to what can be done. Enjoy the open road
My 2003 E320 wagon is at 69k with new tires at 56k staggered set 245/265 running on 18s Brabus M5. Brakes are now due. No engine issues. Motor is 3.8 Brabus V6. Mobil One with filter every 6K. Left rear tailight bulb replaced four times, last with socket. Now having issues with W/S switch. Will not start in first unless manully shifted and left driver mirror delaminating. Working on that. Mods I did were tints at 20%, coco mats, eibach bars front and rear. Love that wagon. White with java. Oh and a matching child seat in Java for the little skirt
.My dad had only Buick wagons growing up, last being a 94 Roadmaster. Wagons add so much to what can be done. Enjoy the open road
Last edited by zam2000; Jul 9, 2008 at 02:29 PM.
E320 1996
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From: Kansas City
97 E420 90 300E
1997 E320
Black Paint - Black Interior
231,000
Mobile 1 since I bought it
Body Work - Light Rust fixed around sensor in truck and door moldings
Painted front from constant sand blasting and rocks on the road
Spring cages in front (Bad welds) fixed
New Struts front
Windsheild - Lived most of the time in Northeast now in Florida
Windows regulator pulleys - 3 out of 4
Brake lights - Just done
Inginition coil - first one - just done
Widow switches - Changed after spilt coffee
Bushings front end
Head done at 50K before I purchased
Air coditioning - Fan - Regulator - Compressor - Dryer
Battery - two just replaced one OEM
Engine Fan - 15 k ago
Buffed head lights due to frosting
Sensor in drivers door handle bad
Interior is in great condition
Normal Maintenance - Hoses - Belt - Plugs - Wires - Rotors/Pads - Filters
Exterior still looks good - I use these guys for great products www.blackfireusa.com/stheexcarca.html
www.properautocare.com
Black Paint - Black Interior
231,000
Mobile 1 since I bought it
Body Work - Light Rust fixed around sensor in truck and door moldings
Painted front from constant sand blasting and rocks on the road
Spring cages in front (Bad welds) fixed
New Struts front
Windsheild - Lived most of the time in Northeast now in Florida
Windows regulator pulleys - 3 out of 4
Brake lights - Just done
Inginition coil - first one - just done
Widow switches - Changed after spilt coffee
Bushings front end
Head done at 50K before I purchased
Air coditioning - Fan - Regulator - Compressor - Dryer
Battery - two just replaced one OEM
Engine Fan - 15 k ago
Buffed head lights due to frosting
Sensor in drivers door handle bad
Interior is in great condition
Normal Maintenance - Hoses - Belt - Plugs - Wires - Rotors/Pads - Filters
Exterior still looks good - I use these guys for great products www.blackfireusa.com/stheexcarca.html
www.properautocare.com
What did it cost you to fix the rust?? I have a little bubbling on the drivers side door. But I'm afraid of what it will cost.
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From: Monterey, CA
'97 E320
'97 e320 with 245k but drives like it has 75k, owned since new, Mobil 1 every 7500-10k miles since new. Still on original head gasket with no oil leaks or smoke or body rust.
Only major repair to date was a new transmission at around 110k.
The usual wear/maintenance stuff (water pump, shocks, battery, brakes, etc.)
Some minor repairs that these cars are prone to (LOTS of light bulbs, blower motor regulator, a couple window regulators, etc.)
Have almost 70k more miles to go for the "500,000 km" grille badge
Only major repair to date was a new transmission at around 110k.
The usual wear/maintenance stuff (water pump, shocks, battery, brakes, etc.)
Some minor repairs that these cars are prone to (LOTS of light bulbs, blower motor regulator, a couple window regulators, etc.)
Have almost 70k more miles to go for the "500,000 km" grille badge
