Just bought 03,e500.what should I expect
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Just bought 03,e500.what should I expect
I just bought a 2003.E500 with 120000 kms. Few problems needs a right ball joint. And front rotors. I bought it from an auction and am not sure what other Mainteince I should be performing first. I want to kee this car for a long time. I'm a first time MB owner. Also their is a light that always appears when I start up. With the car raising up saying look at suspension basically. But it works fine. Any idea on that anyone?
Thanks I'd really appreciate the info/ help
Thanks I'd really appreciate the info/ help
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06' w211 E500 Sport
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The air-matic suspension may have a leak, which is common on the 03's.
I would just stop by a dealership, and get something tiny done such as an oil change. From there, they will inspect the whole car inside and out, (except for a compression test). And they will have a list of recommendations.
Hopefully they can match the vin into the computer to see all maintenance records.
But search around this forum, there are tons of links, DIY, and more...
The air-matic suspension may have a leak, which is common on the 03's.
I would just stop by a dealership, and get something tiny done such as an oil change. From there, they will inspect the whole car inside and out, (except for a compression test). And they will have a list of recommendations.
Hopefully they can match the vin into the computer to see all maintenance records.
But search around this forum, there are tons of links, DIY, and more...
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yes i agree get it checked out but if you are handy you can do some of the stuff your self and look for alternatives to dealer prices for things such as brakes and pad for example. you can prob search the forum and find out a bunch on info.
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How many miles? and what are options? I am selling mine so I know what to expect. A dealership is giving me 12k out right as a purchase...no trade in or anything.
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seriously the only problems with E500 are airmatic? im coming from the W220 section, i feel like i had to take a free online class for my car (mbworld.org and benzworld.org search tool)
and all you e-classers have as problems is only airmatic???
should i switch? lol
and all you e-classers have as problems is only airmatic???
should i switch? lol
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Yes we have airmatic problems but rarely. I am looking into a S55 but ABC has me worried cause that is a BIG cost if it fails!
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03 Eclass, 03 BMW 06 Porsche Cayman S, 03 Harley Davidson "bored & stroked"
I just bought a 2003.E500 with 120000 kms. Few problems needs a right ball joint. And front rotors. I bought it from an auction and am not sure what other Mainteince I should be performing first. I want to kee this car for a long time. I'm a first time MB owner. Also their is a light that always appears when I start up. With the car raising up saying look at suspension basically. But it works fine. Any idea on that anyone?
Thanks I'd really appreciate the info/ help
Thanks I'd really appreciate the info/ help
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I just bought a 2003.E500 with 120000 kms. Few problems needs a right ball joint. And front rotors. I bought it from an auction and am not sure what other Mainteince I should be performing first. I want to kee this car for a long time. I'm a first time MB owner. Also their is a light that always appears when I start up. With the car raising up saying look at suspension basically. But it works fine. Any idea on that anyone?
Thanks I'd really appreciate the info/ help
Thanks I'd really appreciate the info/ help
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No lol.....They don't have it on the lot yet. I just left a deposit so no one swoops in. I am going to try to get it around 23k-24k
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03 E500 and Corvette
2003 E500
Airmatic comipressor
Rear Air springs
Rear shocks ( 2 )
Front strut
ball joints
A/c blower motor
A/c hose
Ignition key
Door locks
Delamination of arm rest
3 sets of brakes in 110,000 miles
Airmatic expensiver Cost at dealer is about $9000 for the work shown.
Lets not forget total brake failure with the SBC and the flat bed to tow car to dealer. If not under warranty expect about $5000
Airmatic comipressor
Rear Air springs
Rear shocks ( 2 )
Front strut
ball joints
A/c blower motor
A/c hose
Ignition key
Door locks
Delamination of arm rest
3 sets of brakes in 110,000 miles
Airmatic expensiver Cost at dealer is about $9000 for the work shown.
Lets not forget total brake failure with the SBC and the flat bed to tow car to dealer. If not under warranty expect about $5000
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