to buy or not to buy..that is the question!
01-14-2004 | 10:31 AM
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2004 e320
to buy or not to buy..that is the question!
hi i am considering a purchase of my friends 1998 E320 that has 12k. I currently own a 1994 and dont know much about the 96 and up? what are the chronic problems to look out for? also, can i buy an extended warranty "starmark" for the car if i am the second owner and purchasing the car privately? thanks in advance
01-14-2004 | 10:48 AM
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okay, now i see the thread below this-but this car is a 4 matic. any problems with those.
also-was navigation an option for that year?? could i add it by installing a command unit? thanks
also-was navigation an option for that year?? could i add it by installing a command unit? thanks
01-14-2004 | 11:26 AM
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I don't think too many options are/were available for the '98's, given that the radio is only a single-DIN slot and (I think) you need a double-DIN opening for the navigation unit.
As for extended warranties...I dunno if you can a Starmark warranty, you can always ask at a dealer. There are plenty of aftermarket companies offering extended warranties, but I've never used any of them.
According to a MB service writer that I know, '98's tend to be on the low end as far as problems and headaches go. You should be okay.
Only 12k miles on a '98?!?!
Wow...
As for extended warranties...I dunno if you can a Starmark warranty, you can always ask at a dealer. There are plenty of aftermarket companies offering extended warranties, but I've never used any of them.
According to a MB service writer that I know, '98's tend to be on the low end as far as problems and headaches go. You should be okay.
Only 12k miles on a '98?!?!
Wow...
01-14-2004 | 11:58 AM
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98 was a change year, and 99 was improved more as far as accessories go. the engine stayed the same. Thea radio is different. The 99 went to fiber optic and the 98 and down are not. The command system uses fiber optiic, so you would have to do a whole lot of retrofit to get it going. Not like a 99 or up with the cables and lines already in place. Read this thread at the bottom. Other than the engine it should describe what the differences were in a little more detail than I gave you.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...highlight=e430
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...highlight=e430
01-14-2004 | 12:44 PM
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Originally posted by brett
okay, now i see the thread below this-but this car is a 4 matic. any problems with those.
also-was navigation an option for that year?? could i add it by installing a command unit? thanks
okay, now i see the thread below this-but this car is a 4 matic. any problems with those.
also-was navigation an option for that year?? could i add it by installing a command unit? thanks
You can add The Comand ..Without the New Cluster/Steering wheel/It Will Work!...But The Added features of the Cluster/Steering wheel are Nice!
You Will Need a Replacement wood panel for the Comand
Steve has Done SEVERAL early W210s !!
You can Update the Mirrors/Xeon Headlights/Tail Lights
The Only limit is Your Wallet
01-15-2004 | 11:30 AM
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'04 Silverado Z71 - sold all my Benzes and need another!
Originally posted by MARK CUMMINS
Please Contact Steve @MBENZ.nl re a Comand..He can Do IT!
You can add The Comand ..Without the New Cluster/Steering wheel/It Will Work!...But The Added features of the Cluster/Steering wheel are Nice!
You Will Need a Replacement wood panel for the Comand
Steve has Done SEVERAL early W210s !!
You can Update the Mirrors/Xeon Headlights/Tail Lights
The Only limit is Your Wallet
Please Contact Steve @MBENZ.nl re a Comand..He can Do IT!
You can add The Comand ..Without the New Cluster/Steering wheel/It Will Work!...But The Added features of the Cluster/Steering wheel are Nice!
You Will Need a Replacement wood panel for the Comand
Steve has Done SEVERAL early W210s !!
You can Update the Mirrors/Xeon Headlights/Tail Lights
The Only limit is Your Wallet
Steve will take care of you. I've seen him work, WoW he's quick! Btw, I still can't get over the fact that the car has only 12,000 miles! Is that correct???
