E-Class (W211) 2003-2009

Quality of the new E

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Aug 16, 2002 | 10:25 PM
  #1  
rayscar's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 924
Likes: 0
From: Northern VA
2003 MB E500
Quality of the new E

I'm sure many of you have seen posts on other sites warning people not to buy the new E because MB has had problems with new models in the past. My feeling is that a good portion of the changes in the new E are taken from other MB models and so are proven technologies. I think MB has hit a homerun with the new E. I love the car and I do not think it will be problem plagued. Thoughts?
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2002 | 11:25 PM
  #2  
bmms8's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,110
Likes: 3
From: SoCal
MB
i think it will be trouble free for the most part. I am pretty sure a lot ofmbz's names rests on the e-clases shoulders, so hoipefull, they will take extreme measures to make sure evrything goes right
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2002 | 07:08 AM
  #3  
KnightRider's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
From: Spain
Usually the problems on early cars come out quickly. Ours' got over 5100 miles on it and no problems yet, only some minor squeaking rubber sound when turning the steering wheel. Mechanics just oiled something and now it's totally quiet.
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2002 | 01:42 PM
  #4  
bmms8's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,110
Likes: 3
From: SoCal
MB
knight, is your car pretty quiet, and does your right mirir fold down when reverse? And is knightrider your favorite show, o that is a name you like?
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2002 | 12:04 AM
  #5  
allenjdmb's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,619
Likes: 53
From: Georgia
E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
There has not been a new model...

in the lineup since the W123 that has not had initial problems. This is probably more complex than many. I'ld expect some, but that wouldn't keep me from one.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:56 PM.

story-0
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

Slideshow: Sometimes AMG builds fast sedans. Other times, it builds twin-turbo V12 land missiles and six-wheeled off-road monsters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 17:59:58


VIEW MORE
story-1
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-4
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE