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Just bought a 1997 s320 swb from a Bulgarian mechanic who works at a factory certified shop in Tucker, GA...he went through and repaired everything major that goes wrong in this era MB, and sold it to me at a fair price...it seems to me that this mechanic can work on a MB like a good American mechanic can work on a GM/Ford/Chrysler...they grow up working on these cars in their country. It is a real treat watching he and his son work on my(his) car...just had front brake pads and oil changed for the first time since buying it, cost me about 25% of quote from dealer I got just to see...so far, happy with the car. They are amazing. Spoiled for any other ride! I use OEM pads and synthetic oil, Mann filters etc...and I would recommend anyone else does too...
I live in Nashville most of the time and I have been the proud owner of a 2005 E320 CDI for about 5 years. I love it most of the time (except when it needs repairs). 40+ Mpg on Highway. Plenty of get up and go once she's wound out too.
I have a few questions someone may be able to help me with:
1. How do I adjust my low beam headlights ? They seem to be aimed way too low.
2. Can I upgrade my stereo without disturbing the harmonious relationship between stereo, display in instrument cluster & steering wheel controls?
3. Does anyone know of a fair & reliable place to get service and repairs done in Nashville or Jackson,MS ?
Thanks y'all!
Handler
Checking in from the glorious United States of America, where we consume more fossil fuels than any other country in the world, but Mercedes won't send us their C class wagon. Seriously, wadda we gotta do to convince Angela Merkel? Joking of course, but seriously, I love wagons, and especially wagons with a three point star on the hood. Located in the Bay Area, and drive about 60 miles a day, so I value the time spent in my ride all that much more. Love to read forums...but rarely post. Hope to meet some mb wagon lovers, and all else mb related.
Cheers!
-nate
Last edited by Chanchito-san; Nov 16, 2014 at 01:18 AM.
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
I am James and am a newbie here. My family and I have been enjoying this fantastic brand in particular the E Class until recently. I wish to ask for some advise and to air some grouses that I have, not with the car that we thoroughly enjoyed but the distress we had to endure with the dealer.
I have had a couple of SL's, a 1990 that I drove for almost 10 years and I just sold my 2003. It was painful... I became a Daddy so the two seaters had to go.
Actually I sold all my toys, a 1958 356 Speedster, and a 2001 Ferrari 360....
Time to buy a S500 LOL. Does that make me grownup?
Actually I'm just curious as to what people felt about the reliability of the 2009-2011 cars. Price is reasonable if they are typical MB reliable.
I'm a Portuguese proud owner of a SL320, 1995, with 30000Km (around 18000miles).
Let me say my SL is like new --or should I say, new?! I'm the second owner being the first the founder of major European Mercedes dealer. The car is so new it smells like new (I'm not exaggerating), the car was on a garage with controlled atmosphere; the seat belts original protective/wrapping plastics still in place; the same for the plastic film on the chrome door sills; the remote battery original package was on the glove compartment(!!); I have all the original invoices certifying all services and maintenances; all the original tools; the engine and underbody wax stills there (or a large part of it)... well, it looks great and runs perfectly.
I've been reading the forum for quite a while and I must say it is pretty amazing the quality and quantity of detailed information we may found here.
Great work, great fun.
My best wishes.
my baby is my C55 license plate K155 GRW she is the only one in coventry so very precious.
once again thanks for the welcome
Gordy
Bryan
Last edited by Kamguy; Nov 26, 2014 at 12:18 PM.
My name is David Netto.
I am from Petaling Jaya in Malaysia.
I have just acquired a 1997 (Registered in 1998) sedan model.
Model: W210 E280 (A) V6
Mileage: 169,100 kms (approximately 105,000 miles)
Owners: Third
Color:
The car is in good nick & professionally cared.
A few questions:
How many speed transmission is this car?
VIN: WDB210063-6A-400012
Thank you.
Currently Drive: December 2014
2002 E320 Wagon 92k Miles
2009 E350 Sedan With AMG Sport Package. 73k miles
2011 GL450 SUV 40k miles
Prior:
1991 420 SEL (Sold with 199k miles)
1993 E320 Wagon (Insurance Loss)
Have only owned 1 color : black
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Yes, the command center was blurry at first but got the hang of it with my 350ml bluetech , but I love the ride of this car! Owned BMWs will take a Mercedes any day!