2004
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Houston
2004 E320 USA, TITANITE RED - METALLIC
1 2003 198k miles
1. 2003 E320 base
2. 198k miles
3. Garaged and babied with normal operating expenses until previous owner failed to notice temp and check engine light (water pump) while blasting music on a cross country drive.
.... now my weekend project car.
2. 198k miles
3. Garaged and babied with normal operating expenses until previous owner failed to notice temp and check engine light (water pump) while blasting music on a cross country drive.
.... now my weekend project car.
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bmw
1. 2003 E500
2. 102,500 miles
3. Where do I start.
Front passenger-side airmatic strut failed
Mass airflow sensor replaced twice (kept throwing codes)
Two tranny filler caps (the lil red one)
Heater exchange valve
Engine crank sensor
Cooling fan assembly
Upper and lower ball joints, passenger side
New EBC ceramic pads all-around
Bridgestone Potenza RE-5050 Run-flats
Center console cup holder support mount
2. 102,500 miles
3. Where do I start.
Front passenger-side airmatic strut failed
Mass airflow sensor replaced twice (kept throwing codes)
Two tranny filler caps (the lil red one)
Heater exchange valve
Engine crank sensor
Cooling fan assembly
Upper and lower ball joints, passenger side
New EBC ceramic pads all-around
Bridgestone Potenza RE-5050 Run-flats
Center console cup holder support mount
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2019 G70 6MT & 2022 Ford Maverick XL
2009 E350 P1
61,778 miles
Both windshield washer nozzles replaced, still not right
Door IR sensor for summer feature replaced
Bad left side catalytic converter
All of this cost $795 to Carmax
61,778 miles
Both windshield washer nozzles replaced, still not right
Door IR sensor for summer feature replaced
Bad left side catalytic converter
All of this cost $795 to Carmax
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Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 14
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From: Central Florida
2005 E320 CDI
Hi all!
I purchased my 2005 E320 CDI last month (05/2014) with 42,744 miles out of Northern VA, now just over 44,000 miles after a fly-n-drive back to Central Florida. On my first tank, I drove 785 miles on 20.2 gallons of diesel for a total of 38.9 MPG. I settled on the CDI after doing a lot of MB diesel brand research and driving other manufacturer's cars including the BMW 335D, the Chevolet Cruze Diesel, and the Audi A3.
When I had the car checked at the local dealer after I made it back, the service writer was a weenie and wouldn't print me a copy of the data card or show me the service history because it said "internal use only". Bah humbug. Car is calling for a "D" service in 11K miles.
So far I've just done the multi-point inspection and brake fluid flush (to maintain the SBC warranty for the last two years), it needs a tranny pan service, a rear diff fluid change and a PS fluid flush, all because of years/miles. Dealer wants to change both motor mounts due to "wear" and says it has a collapsed rear tranny mount. I'm getting these services quoted from the local indy shops.
But, so far so good. It's my wife's daily driver and she is very happy. I had her in a Porsche Cayenne and she was having trouble seeing to back. No more....
Eric
I purchased my 2005 E320 CDI last month (05/2014) with 42,744 miles out of Northern VA, now just over 44,000 miles after a fly-n-drive back to Central Florida. On my first tank, I drove 785 miles on 20.2 gallons of diesel for a total of 38.9 MPG. I settled on the CDI after doing a lot of MB diesel brand research and driving other manufacturer's cars including the BMW 335D, the Chevolet Cruze Diesel, and the Audi A3.
When I had the car checked at the local dealer after I made it back, the service writer was a weenie and wouldn't print me a copy of the data card or show me the service history because it said "internal use only". Bah humbug. Car is calling for a "D" service in 11K miles.
So far I've just done the multi-point inspection and brake fluid flush (to maintain the SBC warranty for the last two years), it needs a tranny pan service, a rear diff fluid change and a PS fluid flush, all because of years/miles. Dealer wants to change both motor mounts due to "wear" and says it has a collapsed rear tranny mount. I'm getting these services quoted from the local indy shops.
But, so far so good. It's my wife's daily driver and she is very happy. I had her in a Porsche Cayenne and she was having trouble seeing to back. No more....
Eric
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Posts: 168
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Eric, congrats on the "new" CDI!
The data card is available online simply by subscribing (free) to the EPC.
I was able to get the service writer at the dealer where my car was serviced by the previous owner to email me
the missing service history on my car, simply by emailing them (attaching a copy of one of the service tickets I had).
If you're having other work done at the dealer, you might as well have them do the mounts too.
The quotes I received from most indy shops were not that much lower from the dealer.
The data card is available online simply by subscribing (free) to the EPC.
I was able to get the service writer at the dealer where my car was serviced by the previous owner to email me
the missing service history on my car, simply by emailing them (attaching a copy of one of the service tickets I had).
If you're having other work done at the dealer, you might as well have them do the mounts too.
The quotes I received from most indy shops were not that much lower from the dealer.
Hi all!
I purchased my 2005 E320 CDI last month (05/2014) with 42,744 miles out of Northern VA, now just over 44,000 miles after a fly-n-drive back to Central Florida.
When I had the car checked at the local dealer after I made it back, the service writer was a weenie and wouldn't print me a copy of the data card or show me the service history because it said "internal use only". Bah humbug. Car is calling for a "D" service in 11K miles.
Dealer wants to change both motor mounts due to "wear" and says it has a collapsed rear tranny mount. I'm getting these services quoted from the local indy shops.
Eric
I purchased my 2005 E320 CDI last month (05/2014) with 42,744 miles out of Northern VA, now just over 44,000 miles after a fly-n-drive back to Central Florida.
When I had the car checked at the local dealer after I made it back, the service writer was a weenie and wouldn't print me a copy of the data card or show me the service history because it said "internal use only". Bah humbug. Car is calling for a "D" service in 11K miles.
Dealer wants to change both motor mounts due to "wear" and says it has a collapsed rear tranny mount. I'm getting these services quoted from the local indy shops.
Eric
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From: Locust Grove, VA
2008 E350
Hi All,
Just got myself a very nice E350 Flint grey metallic 08 with 69k miles. I believe I'm the 2nd owner, it was a lease and one owner before.
My first MB and so far I'm just very happy with it! I already got a bluetooth for connecting my Samsung Note3. It has the package 1 and the Logic7 sound system.
Found this forum and am reading all I can find here and everywhere.
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2021 GLB250 FWD, 2023 GLA250 FWD, 2013 C250, 2015 GLK350, 2005 ML350SE, 2003 E320
2003, E320
167,000 miles
SBC replaced under warranty, TPMS has not worked for years (not unique to MB), now needs engine mounts & suspension work.
2nd owner. Bought car @ 2 yrs & 14,500 miles. Interior looks near new. Starting full restore.
167,000 miles
SBC replaced under warranty, TPMS has not worked for years (not unique to MB), now needs engine mounts & suspension work.
2nd owner. Bought car @ 2 yrs & 14,500 miles. Interior looks near new. Starting full restore.
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Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 341
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From: Columbia, MO
E320 & X166
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 13
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From: Alabama
2008 E63 AMG
My 2006 E320 CDI
1) 2006 E320 CDI Black – I am the second owner. Purchase date: 6/10/2014.
2) 280,822 Miles as of today. (It had 279,365 miles and new tires on it when I bought it).
3) Everything works. I bought it knowing there is this one issue. It has a little engine vibration at idle speed. What is going on is the engine shudders a bit when it is shut down. Also a noticeable vibration is felt when engine idles below 800 rpm. Not a big issue. Just time to change the 2 motor mounts and the rear engine transmission mount. About $260 for the three parts and $180 for labor at an indy shop to fix it. Will be fixing it this weekend and it will feel like new after that. Other than that, car has been well taken care of and in excellent shape, inside and out. Engine spins silky smooth and feels like it has just been broken in. Original owner’s purchase date is 8/26/2005 in Augusta, GA. It has a clean Carfax and has 36 service records. It has been maintained by the local MB dealer throughout and has had oil/filter changes done close to the recommended 13,000 mile intervals. I will be obtaining all the 36 service details from the dealer soon to get the full history.
A phot of my 2006 E320 CDI with 280K+ miles.
2) 280,822 Miles as of today. (It had 279,365 miles and new tires on it when I bought it).
3) Everything works. I bought it knowing there is this one issue. It has a little engine vibration at idle speed. What is going on is the engine shudders a bit when it is shut down. Also a noticeable vibration is felt when engine idles below 800 rpm. Not a big issue. Just time to change the 2 motor mounts and the rear engine transmission mount. About $260 for the three parts and $180 for labor at an indy shop to fix it. Will be fixing it this weekend and it will feel like new after that. Other than that, car has been well taken care of and in excellent shape, inside and out. Engine spins silky smooth and feels like it has just been broken in. Original owner’s purchase date is 8/26/2005 in Augusta, GA. It has a clean Carfax and has 36 service records. It has been maintained by the local MB dealer throughout and has had oil/filter changes done close to the recommended 13,000 mile intervals. I will be obtaining all the 36 service details from the dealer soon to get the full history.
A phot of my 2006 E320 CDI with 280K+ miles.
Last edited by Avatar2014; Aug 4, 2014 at 10:30 AM. Reason: uploading more photos
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 13
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From: Alabama
2008 E63 AMG
Thanks pine baron! Your Buetec looks very nice too. I had a 2008 Jetta TDI 2.0. It was 50 states compliant. I gather the bluetec and the post 2008 tdi are very similar when it comes to the exhaust gas treatment to be 50 state compliant.
I have a question for you guys. As you can see my service message says I am due for a 'Service F' during the next service. Can anyone tell me what is involved for this milestone? The maintenance booklet only shows unto 195,000 miles. Thanks.
I have a question for you guys. As you can see my service message says I am due for a 'Service F' during the next service. Can anyone tell me what is involved for this milestone? The maintenance booklet only shows unto 195,000 miles. Thanks.
Last edited by Avatar2014; Jul 15, 2014 at 10:43 AM.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 12,516
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From: Charlotte NC area
2019 WS222 S450 4-Matic / 2007 W211 E350 4Matic (Sold) / 2008 X164 GL320 CDI
Turned 100,000 on the way to NOLA.
If you are going to do 100K, you might as well do it at 100MPH!
EDIT:
Forgot to say.
Cam magnets or sensors (Warranty)
Rear sunshade. (Kid induced)
Drivers seat bottom cover (Cracking on bolster, guessing wrong cleaner before I got it)
Thermostat
Trunk wiring near hinge
Still Needs:
HVAC fan squeaks
Belt tensioner. (Squeaks when cold)
If you are going to do 100K, you might as well do it at 100MPH!
EDIT:
Forgot to say.
Cam magnets or sensors (Warranty)
Rear sunshade. (Kid induced)
Drivers seat bottom cover (Cracking on bolster, guessing wrong cleaner before I got it)
Thermostat
Trunk wiring near hinge
Still Needs:
HVAC fan squeaks
Belt tensioner. (Squeaks when cold)
Last edited by N_Jay; Aug 3, 2014 at 10:58 PM.
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 131
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From: Santa Monica, CA
2010 ML350 4MATIC
