Buying a E320 Wagon
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From: Valencia, CA
2002 E320 Wagon
Buying a E320 Wagon
New to this forum and looking for some advice.
My wife has made the decision to dump the SUV and get into something more civilized and we have choosen a E320 Wagon.
I have been trying to locate a 2000-2002 used wagon, but they are scarce and also seem to hold their value real well. Thus I have been talking to MBZ dealers in So Cal that are discounting E320 wagons by $1700 under invoice.
Couple of questions:
What are the known problems with this vehicle?
Does $1700 under invoice sound good given the new sedan is coming out this fall?
Thanks in advance.
My wife has made the decision to dump the SUV and get into something more civilized and we have choosen a E320 Wagon.
I have been trying to locate a 2000-2002 used wagon, but they are scarce and also seem to hold their value real well. Thus I have been talking to MBZ dealers in So Cal that are discounting E320 wagons by $1700 under invoice.
Couple of questions:
What are the known problems with this vehicle?
Does $1700 under invoice sound good given the new sedan is coming out this fall?
Thanks in advance.
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05 CLK500; 07 Volvo XC90
we were in the market for a used one too but couldn't find many good ones here in the dc area so we had to buy a new one. my 2000 has given virtually no major problem. i did have problems with the cup holder (the door wouldn't shut), faulty outside temp sensor, abs/bas/esp lights came on and were traced to a bad switch. the ride is very comfy and lots of room for stuff (have a biggest trunk space compared to other wagons (although same as taurus' trunk) and most suvs. i would try to get a 4matic. check out my pics under "pics of my amg wagon." good luck.
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209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
The Wagon
I Also Tried to locate a USED/Preowned wagon But I could Not find anything Nice most all were High Miles and Beat !
So I bought a new one..The only problems are seat frames Im on number five on the drivers side!,A/C evap sensor,Rear shock leaking R/R side only X2, But the wagon is GREAT!
I had a M/L What a POS! I Dont RECOMMEND the M/L!
I think SUVs are on the way out!
The wagon drives great,rides great,more room than a M/L
Rides a LOT better than a M/L
And you can Mod the wagon as a lot of people have !
I have Lowered it with H/R springs,Euro Xeon lites,E55
Mono blocks 18s and saving for the KLEEMANN kit (supercharger)
Good Luck on the Search!
So I bought a new one..The only problems are seat frames Im on number five on the drivers side!,A/C evap sensor,Rear shock leaking R/R side only X2, But the wagon is GREAT!
I had a M/L What a POS! I Dont RECOMMEND the M/L!
I think SUVs are on the way out!
The wagon drives great,rides great,more room than a M/L
Rides a LOT better than a M/L
And you can Mod the wagon as a lot of people have !
I have Lowered it with H/R springs,Euro Xeon lites,E55
Mono blocks 18s and saving for the KLEEMANN kit (supercharger)
Good Luck on the Search!
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From: Valencia, CA
2002 E320 Wagon
MARK CUMMINS What Year did you buy?
Thanks for the info.
What year did you buy?
Did you think about the 4-matic, or because in so-cal there isn't much need?
How was your dealer experience?
Sorry for all of the questions, but its a big chunk of change!!
What year did you buy?
Did you think about the 4-matic, or because in so-cal there isn't much need?
How was your dealer experience?
Sorry for all of the questions, but its a big chunk of change!!
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I Have a 2000 E320 wagon....
I did NOT want a 4mattic cause its a lot more weight and a LOT more money to service/repair (front axles go thru the oil pan!)ETC
I used to work for MB as a Tech and after working on few of them (the 4mattic) I knew I would never own on!
I Love the wagon! It works for me and my dogs
I bought it from FLETCHER JONES
And I will NEVER buy from them (Fletcher Jones) Again
I bought my wifes c coupe from MBLN Great people great Price
Email me re info on the wagon anytime or for a sales rep
I have several friends at the House of Imports,Caliber,Mercedes Benz of Laguna Niguel Let me know
I did NOT want a 4mattic cause its a lot more weight and a LOT more money to service/repair (front axles go thru the oil pan!)ETC
I used to work for MB as a Tech and after working on few of them (the 4mattic) I knew I would never own on!
I Love the wagon! It works for me and my dogs
I bought it from FLETCHER JONES
And I will NEVER buy from them (Fletcher Jones) Again
I bought my wifes c coupe from MBLN Great people great Price
Email me re info on the wagon anytime or for a sales rep
I have several friends at the House of Imports,Caliber,Mercedes Benz of Laguna Niguel Let me know
