Mercedes E320 wagons, anyone have experience?

[disco_fever]

looking into getting an e320 wagon with v6, probably 98-01, taken a look at some MB forums, but has anyone with the Rover mindset had experience?

considering a bmw 5-series wagon, but they are harder to find/more expensive.

should I just pick up a trusty volvo?

thanks

 

[D Chapman]

I saw Nomar change the oil in one once. Notice I said once.

 

[jhmover]

I can't speak for the E series but my wifes C230 was a POS, thankfully the stepdaughter had too many martinis one night and totaled it (no she didn't get hurt other than cuffed and thrown in the tank). No more MBZs for me.

 

[garrett]

Great cars. Get the 4matic if it sees any snow.

Personally I'd take an E320 over a V70 any day.

My mother has 120K on hers and just some VERY minor work.

 

[az_max]

Diesel!!

 

[scottagnew101]

My aunt has a new 2007 E320. What do you want to know?

PS - we also looked at the 5 series; if it wasn't for the bad placement of the cup holders (the new body style) she would have bought that in a heart beat.

 

[garrett]

Diesel!!

I don't think they ever made the E320 wagon in a turbo diesel. The sedans they did of course.

 

[NVRover]

I just bought a 99 E320 sedan. Go to benzworld.com and search for buying advice in the W210 section. They will tell you not to buy any MB product between 01 and 05. I did notice that the older 300E/E320 (box shape w/out rounded headlights) are priced higher than the 97-00 E class vehicles with similar miles. Thus far I love my E class. I had a 95 C280 previously and regretted selling it (along with my Acura 3.2 TL, RR 4.6HSE, 96 Disco, etc. etc. :banghead: ).

 

[az_max]

I don't think they ever made the E320 wagon in a turbo diesel. The sedans they did of course.

Probably an unpopular option package in the States. There might be a few out there. And this from newcarbuyingguide.com: "The 2005 E320 CDI is the first diesel product offered by Mercedes-Benz since 2000". So he's got two years to choose from


http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Overview-d869-Mercedes-Benz-E320.html

 

[No Pvmt]

We bought our `04 new, we have had NAV problems but that was it. It has just about everything you can put in it. We also looked at the BMW, but was unhappy with the power or options.

 

[Calirovin]

my mother had 2002 E320 it was a good car and like all mercedes benz's it has a very solid feel to it. It came with a warranty so that took care of any problems. Black with tan leather looks so good on that car.

 

[Wasatch Disco]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuK0Poc0YA0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzCmkzLd0A0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X247nWl8WXA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnI49UDTUfk

 

[Obie]

I owned a '98 E320 Sedan for years until I traded up to an '04 E500 Wagon last year ... my biggest suggestion, as for both my benz and rover, never goto a dealer unless it's your only hope. Find a good local TRUST-WORTHY mechanic that can work on both! Have not experienced any major mechanicals ... knock on wood!

Definitively stay in the V-6 E320 range, as the E500 is killing me in gas, granted the V-8 is fun when you need to go... but you pay dearly for it @ th pump! If I had to do it over again, I would have looked @ the CDI, that said, the extra space and storage room of the hatchback is nice, especially for road trips... or as my friends call it, 'one mean grocery getter'!

Good luck~


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