Should I purchase an 02 E430 AWD?
03-13-2018, 05:27 PM
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Should I purchase an 02 E430 AWD?
First time Mercedes buyer looking at an 02 E430 awd with 111k miles. What should I be aware of? Buying from a dealer, as is. Has not had 100k maintenance done. Im a pretty good mechanic, have owned BMW, Porsche. Just a bit nervous about this one. Any help appreciated.
03-13-2018, 07:43 PM
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2010 E63 AMG, 2003 E500
If I were you I would also look at the 2003 and up E500 and E550s (W211 model).
Probably won't cost that much more than the 2002 E430, which was the last year of the W210 chassis.
The W211 has updated styling and gadgets, both inside and out, and the M113 V8 motors are bulletproof.
I've owned two W210s (E320s and great cars) before moving to the W211 (2003 E500).
Really prefer the newer body styling plus the interior of the W210s is really starting to look dated.
Good luck shopping.
Probably won't cost that much more than the 2002 E430, which was the last year of the W210 chassis.
The W211 has updated styling and gadgets, both inside and out, and the M113 V8 motors are bulletproof.
I've owned two W210s (E320s and great cars) before moving to the W211 (2003 E500).
Really prefer the newer body styling plus the interior of the W210s is really starting to look dated.
Good luck shopping.
