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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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frustrated with my E320

i have had it with my 2003 e320. after about a year and a half ownership as i am the second owner of this car, i have been frustrated with all the problems which stems from oil leaks-seals, running hot-replaced termostat twice, car won't start and had it towed-replace ignition and now its running hot again and white smoke-hope its not a head gasket. the car has 24000 miles. i am thinking of replacing it with the e500 v8 as i have had no problem with my 04 sl55. what do you think.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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Try to have the service records pulled from when the original owner was driving it, you might find lots of problems and that's why they sold it???
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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Will the dealer give you a printout of all work performed since car was new even if you are not an original owner? I would very much like to get that on a car I own.

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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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Will the dealer give you a printout of all work performed since car was new even if you are not an original owner? I would very much like to get that on a car I own.

Thanks Jeff
Jeff,

Ask your dealer to print a Vehicle Master Inquiry (VMI) for your car. Among other things, it will show you a complete service history on the car.
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