2004 E500 or 2005 E320 Help!!!
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2004 E500 or 2005 E320 Help!!!
hey guys i want to get a E-Class but im not sure which 1. I was looking into either a 2004 E500 Sport or a 2005 E320 Sport. Can anyone explain me the year changes for those 2 years. And what you think i should get. thx guys.
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From the quality issues/problems that I have read about in the 2001 to 2004 I would take the 05.
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04 E500 has
+7 speed auto transmission
+ V8 (~300hp)
+ guarantees you a leather seating and Airmatic suspension
05 E320 has
+ 5 speed auto transmission
+ V6 (~215 hp)
+ Sport package/appearance package guarantees you leather and airmatic
+CLS stering rack (05 W211 models)
+new redesign center console and new cup holder (US cars only)
Personally if it's about the same price/miledge, I'd take an 04 E500. It should be under warranty and you can get any issues resolve. It's nice to have power.
+7 speed auto transmission
+ V8 (~300hp)
+ guarantees you a leather seating and Airmatic suspension
05 E320 has
+ 5 speed auto transmission
+ V6 (~215 hp)
+ Sport package/appearance package guarantees you leather and airmatic
+CLS stering rack (05 W211 models)
+new redesign center console and new cup holder (US cars only)
Personally if it's about the same price/miledge, I'd take an 04 E500. It should be under warranty and you can get any issues resolve. It's nice to have power.
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Having owned a 2002 E320 and trading for a 2006 E350.... the E500 (any year) is hands down a MUCH quicker car. E320 is somewhat mundane compared to the E350.. but the E500 will make ya smile more... IMHO.
Both cars you are looking into being equally in good shape... I would opt for the E500 if you desire some horsepower. If you just want an E-Class and don't care... then the E320 will be just fine and a year newer.
Also, if horsepower is not at the top... which car has more options? Color may even come into play here. Of the E500 I have seen... I would say most of them have a good amount of options with the horsepower to boot.
Good Luck and post some pics when you get it.
Both cars you are looking into being equally in good shape... I would opt for the E500 if you desire some horsepower. If you just want an E-Class and don't care... then the E320 will be just fine and a year newer.
Also, if horsepower is not at the top... which car has more options? Color may even come into play here. Of the E500 I have seen... I would say most of them have a good amount of options with the horsepower to boot.
Good Luck and post some pics when you get it.
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