2005 E320CDI hit 100,000 miles
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2005 E320CDI hit 100,000 miles
I just wanted to post my experiences. The car has held up great and I amazed how tight it still drives and how well it runs at this mileage compared to other cars I have owned. Here is a rundown of maintenance:
On third set of tires.
2 new batteries.
Alignment - out of pocket
Front bushing replace to correct pulling to right-warranty.
Brake pads all around at 70,000 miles
Oil changes by me every 5,000 miles after the first 13K change.
New filters -air and fuel every 26K
EGR valve went bad at 85,000 - $600 out of pocket.
Couple of service campaigns performed by MB while it was in
for fuel filters: pilot bushing replace, battery voltage regulator, and SBC bracket.
All said it has been a pleasant ownership experience and hope it will continue to be until 200,000. I admit I was somewhat apprehensive about what would happen with all the electronics as I bought a loaded car but they have held up well. I will buy Mercedes again when it is time. My wife and I have decided it will be time to trade if we get more than 2 $1000 repair bills in a given year outside of normal maintenance.
On third set of tires.
2 new batteries.
Alignment - out of pocket
Front bushing replace to correct pulling to right-warranty.
Brake pads all around at 70,000 miles
Oil changes by me every 5,000 miles after the first 13K change.
New filters -air and fuel every 26K
EGR valve went bad at 85,000 - $600 out of pocket.
Couple of service campaigns performed by MB while it was in
for fuel filters: pilot bushing replace, battery voltage regulator, and SBC bracket.
All said it has been a pleasant ownership experience and hope it will continue to be until 200,000. I admit I was somewhat apprehensive about what would happen with all the electronics as I bought a loaded car but they have held up well. I will buy Mercedes again when it is time. My wife and I have decided it will be time to trade if we get more than 2 $1000 repair bills in a given year outside of normal maintenance.
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Thanks for sharing. I, too, have a 2005 E320 CDI but not with 100K miles. I just have 40K. But I'm curious on whether you would recommend getting the extended warranty? Is/was there substantial costs after warranty that you wished you had the extended warranty? I've heard the cost of the extended warranties are like around $2.5K w/2-years, $3.5K w/3-years, $4.5K w/4-years.
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Monoxide, thanks for the good wishes.
Seanhou, I personally will not buy an extended warranty again from MB. I had one that extended the factory warranty by one year. The terms and cost are prohibitive compared to other warranties in my opinion. MB has some terms in them that in my opinion guarantee they will come out ahead. On my 500SL that I bought used, the carmax extended warranty is much friendlier. All I can say is read the details very closely on the MB extended factory warranty.
Seanhou, I personally will not buy an extended warranty again from MB. I had one that extended the factory warranty by one year. The terms and cost are prohibitive compared to other warranties in my opinion. MB has some terms in them that in my opinion guarantee they will come out ahead. On my 500SL that I bought used, the carmax extended warranty is much friendlier. All I can say is read the details very closely on the MB extended factory warranty.
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All Diesel Fleet !1983 240d stick,2005 E320 CDI Midnight blue, 2005 E320 CDI, Desert Silver, Kubota
2 05 CDI's
One has 75,000, the other 62,000. Original brakes on the first one. No major issues. Had the EGR valve done on the other one and brakes. No issues. Do Mobil 1 and filter myself every 5000. BG flush transmission and refill with MB fluid around 35,000 per. My 83 240D has 329,000 on it. Put a new engine in at 300,000 just because it deserved to live a lot longer!!
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All Diesel Fleet !1983 240d stick,2005 E320 CDI Midnight blue, 2005 E320 CDI, Desert Silver, Kubota
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Not sure if I will keep them that long, but I really like these cars. Very glad I have a modern diesel without adblue tanks, etc.
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2005 E320 CDI 98k and counting
05 CDI 94k miles
Only issiue- AC dryier replaced after I got the car. Changed engine oil to ELF and replaced fuel filter. Car runs perfect, hopefully all the way into 300k
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I just wanted to post my experiences. The car has held up great and I amazed how tight it still drives and how well it runs at this mileage compared to other cars I have owned. Here is a rundown of maintenance:
On third set of tires.
2 new batteries.
Alignment - out of pocket
Front bushing replace to correct pulling to right-warranty.
Brake pads all around at 70,000 miles
Oil changes by me every 5,000 miles after the first 13K change.
New filters -air and fuel every 26K
EGR valve went bad at 85,000 - $600 out of pocket.
Couple of service campaigns performed by MB while it was in
for fuel filters: pilot bushing replace, battery voltage regulator, and SBC bracket.
All said it has been a pleasant ownership experience and hope it will continue to be until 200,000. I admit I was somewhat apprehensive about what would happen with all the electronics as I bought a loaded car but they have held up well. I will buy Mercedes again when it is time. My wife and I have decided it will be time to trade if we get more than 2 $1000 repair bills in a given year outside of normal maintenance.
On third set of tires.
2 new batteries.
Alignment - out of pocket
Front bushing replace to correct pulling to right-warranty.
Brake pads all around at 70,000 miles
Oil changes by me every 5,000 miles after the first 13K change.
New filters -air and fuel every 26K
EGR valve went bad at 85,000 - $600 out of pocket.
Couple of service campaigns performed by MB while it was in
for fuel filters: pilot bushing replace, battery voltage regulator, and SBC bracket.
All said it has been a pleasant ownership experience and hope it will continue to be until 200,000. I admit I was somewhat apprehensive about what would happen with all the electronics as I bought a loaded car but they have held up well. I will buy Mercedes again when it is time. My wife and I have decided it will be time to trade if we get more than 2 $1000 repair bills in a given year outside of normal maintenance.
The great thing about German cars is that they have this perception and air of quality while the Japanese are still unable to do that.
Americans are good at making trucks. I like the new Ford Powerstroke 2500s and 3500s because they are so American. Big, brash, rugged machines that can run over and flatten dinky cars. I know. My wife ran over a VW Jetta a few years back with her half-ton Suburban. The driver was shaken not stirred.
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Mike82y,
To answer your question no my car is not getting louder as the miles go by.
Harkar,
LOL on the "shaken not stirred" story but glad no one was hurt. I am not counting regular maintenance such as tires or brakes toward my $2K annual limit. I have set that number for myself for out of the ordinary repairs. For me it is kind of a guideline that I plan on using as an excuse to get a new car. Hopefully, they will produce a S320CDI for the U.S. and Canada and not the hybrid/diesel S class I read that they want to introduce. I also hope the ad blue and additional particulate filters is not too much of a hassle on these cars going forward.
To answer your question no my car is not getting louder as the miles go by.
Harkar,
LOL on the "shaken not stirred" story but glad no one was hurt. I am not counting regular maintenance such as tires or brakes toward my $2K annual limit. I have set that number for myself for out of the ordinary repairs. For me it is kind of a guideline that I plan on using as an excuse to get a new car. Hopefully, they will produce a S320CDI for the U.S. and Canada and not the hybrid/diesel S class I read that they want to introduce. I also hope the ad blue and additional particulate filters is not too much of a hassle on these cars going forward.
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2005 E320 CDI, Nav, Harmon Kardon, full leather, sport seats, fold down rear seat, light package,
Hi, I have a 2005 320 CDI ordered new in fall of 2005. Had many glow plug problems till plugs were changed under a service bulletin at about 50k. Car has been perfect since. Love it, have 67k on it now and runs better then new. Other then a water pump at 40,000 the car has been pretty much perfect. Thanks Jimbo for your great input, read many helpful replies from you. RickCDI
