Looking at '03 E500 or E320. Any issues?
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was '03 E320 - now - '04 S4
Try and get an '04 or newer if you can. My car had lots of little things go wrong (mostly electrical)
Reliability seemed to improve as the years progressed.
I felt like a software beta tester.
I doubt that I will ever buy a first model year M-B again. The dealer was great about fixing everything and performing the recalls and giving me intersting loaner cars - they treated me extremely well. I just wish I didn't know my SA and one of the techs on a first name basis from being in the shop so frequently.
Reliability seemed to improve as the years progressed.
I felt like a software beta tester.
I doubt that I will ever buy a first model year M-B again. The dealer was great about fixing everything and performing the recalls and giving me intersting loaner cars - they treated me extremely well. I just wish I didn't know my SA and one of the techs on a first name basis from being in the shop so frequently.
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Try and get an '04 or newer if you can. My car had lots of little things go wrong (mostly electrical)
Reliability seemed to improve as the years progressed.
I felt like a software beta tester. I doubt that I will ever buy a first model year M-B again. The dealer was great about fixing everything and performing the recalls and giving me intersting loaner cars - they treated me extremely well. I just wish I didn't know my SA and one of the techs on a first name basis from being in the shop so frequently.
Reliability seemed to improve as the years progressed.
I felt like a software beta tester.
I doubt that I will ever buy a first model year M-B again. The dealer was great about fixing everything and performing the recalls and giving me intersting loaner cars - they treated me extremely well. I just wish I didn't know my SA and one of the techs on a first name basis from being in the shop so frequently.Trending Topics
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How are you liking your '07? We got them on the same day. Did you notice that the manual says to keep the transmission in the "C" mode for the 1st 1,000 miles?
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S500 2004
Im Thinkin Of Getting A 03 E500 With 60 Miles For $24000 No Recalls Pending Or Any Accident 1 Owner I Heard A Lot Of People Complaining Bout The E500 N E320 But Im Going To Do It I Want A Mb I Usually Keep My Cars For 2 Years Or Less So I Figure Why Not Lol What You Guys Think Maybe Get Aftermarket Extended Warranty
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**SOLD***2003 E500
I just put mine up for sale.
And as you say it has all been fixed. The early days were trying, however in recent years, the car has run as a MB should run. The good news is too, all the emissions stuff has just been replaced relating to the purge system that was not covered by emission warranty so the new owner of mine will luck out with it. nevermind the fact the car is in excellent shape with newer tires and new brakes and rotors.
If you are interested give me a PM and I'll send you some pics and give you the details.
Thanks,
Randy B
If you are interested give me a PM and I'll send you some pics and give you the details.
Thanks,
Randy B
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**SOLD***2003 E500
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S500 2004
WELL THE MARKET IS BIG BUT THE E CLASS 03 06 IS HARD TO FIND FOR A GOOD PRICE BUT N WHEN I FIND THE CAR IS BECAUSE IS WAITING TO BE PICK UP LOL I SHOULD BE PICKIN MY CAR UP TOMOROW
I SHOULD POST MORE PIX ONCE I GET IT HOME
I SHOULD POST MORE PIX ONCE I GET IT HOME
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Thanks for looking out Randy. Send me a PM with pics and a price on the vehicle please. I'm in Atlanta so I'm not far at all. Wouldn't mind driving south for a nice car. I need a break anyway.
