vanondemand

I'm coming for a C400, looking to get into an E300.

What are some common issues with these vehicles to look for? and what would you say is a must have option?

Thanks

Cerave

Aren’t you going to miss the power of the V6 compared to the 4 cylinder?

vanondemand

no, don't care for going fast

Cerave

It’s noticeable at low speeds too.

chassis

Read threads about suspension, and check any vehicles for sale for this. From reading this forum, suspension complexity seems higher for the E-Class than on the C-Class. Electronic and air suspensions in the MB arena have a mixed level of reliability.

vanondemand

thank you! My c400 has airmatic which has worked fine so far but I am weary to buy another car with it

Camaroguy72

Did the research, not too much that seems vehicle specific that I'd be concerned about. Wife has a GLC, I'm picking up a CPO 17 e300. I did not get airmatic suspension, I stuck with the sport model. Not getting one w/ the premium 3 just due to complexity.

West_Coaster

I have a '17 E300, it's a sport with P3.

To me, most of the worthwhile features are built into the car, safety etc. What I enjoy most is probably the adaptive cruise. Sitting in traffic, I can turn it on and do something else while the car deals with traffic. On the highway it keeps the car in its lane and will brake if someone stops suddenly.

Next would be the HUD, I had this in previous cars and am used to not looking at the speedometer, rather just glancing down a bit to see how much over the speed limit I'm going.

Rest of the car is a bunch of gimmicks made to make people feel better about how much money they spent.

Cerave

E350 steering wheel is nice though