Used 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Great car bought at the wrong time.
tooley, 09/19/2015
1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 95 in 2013. I believe it was reliable the first 17 years but then everything needed to be replaced within 2 years of my owning. At purchase it had 136,000 miles. 2 days after purchase I had to replace the smog pump. Thereafter was the water pump, rebuilt trans, heater blower, radiator, brakes. This car is very nice but understand that the cost of a part isn't bad but the labor will be outrageous. The water pump for instance wasn't too expensive, the issue was it took 10 hours labor to dismantle one side of the engine to get to it. Minus normal things going wrong and it just so happened to be after I owned it, it's very well built. Analog clock still works. Everything still works and it's not 20 years old. As of now I have essentially replaced everything but the alternator and battery and it's solid. Keep this in mind.. My understanding is there are 2 common issues with this model.. 1). The reverse tends to go out and thus a rebuild is necessary. 2). The gel in the motor mounts will solidify and the car when at a stop light will cause the car to shimmy a bit due to the mounts no longer sustaining the shock.
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Great Car, Great Price
K.L. Nadzak, 07/07/2006
1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
Hey, I "acquired" this fine vehicle back in 1995 and it has been a wonder. I've driven it everywhere and have had no mechanical issues. Example: I had to mysteriously travel from Florida to NY numerous times, stopping only for gas and the occasional White Castle. I put 9K on the car during one such trip, and she was running like new when I got back. Talk about reliability! I wish other things in my life were this reliable. My wife, girlfriend, son, and mother could all stand to learn something from this car. Hey, unlike my son, this car is a winner. If you have to evade people and institutions via long-term, interstate travel, you can't go wrong with the 95 E-Class
great engine horrid HVAC
radicalpumpboy, 05/11/2010
1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
The twin-cam straight six has always been a great engine, and the variable cam version has to rate as one of MB's best engines. It pulls like a V8 and roars when told to do so. The engine is also bullet proof, as is the transmission, brakes, and suspension. All work like new after 112k miles. BUT, the car is best suited to milder climates -- like San Fran -- because the HVAC is total crap. I've lost heat in the winter and seldom had cold air in the summer, despite spending lots and lots of money on constant repairs. The locks are also a weak spot.
Class for the Cash!
Carlton B. Russell , 05/30/2010
1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
This car is my first real luxury car, and I can honestly say you get what you pay for. The car is now 15 years old and I love driving it more and more each day. It is a classy, well built, dependable vehicle. Have put maybe $700 worth or repairs into it in a year for front struts and tension pulley, that's it. Oil changes are a little more pricey, but only need to be done every 7500 miles. Have learned to do a lot of minor repairs myself with the help of manuals and internet. Trust me if you ever ride in one you will see why I am so in love with my baby. Rode in a 2003 Benz and my car's ride is definitely smoother.
Choose wisely, and you'll be rewarded.
pentaconsix, 11/21/2010
1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
With the youngest W124 now at 15 years old, you'll have to be picky and discerning when buying on. I found a 95 with only 78,000 miles on the odo. The car has been a joy to drive & own. Try to find one where the previous owner has already done the major repairs: trans rebuild, head gasket replacement, wiring harness replacement. Mine had all those items already done. The looks of the W124 has aged very well, looking neither vintage or new though. The engine performance is still good by today's standard, but not as peppy as cars all seem to accelerate with more pep. My E320 has been reliable and starts up with just one turn of the key every time.
old school mercedes E class W124
adam p, 01/24/2019
updated 07/24/2019
1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
classic 1990s mercedes benz at its prime .later model 1993-1995 are the best ones to own with its 3.2L inline 6 offering good power and average fuel consumption unique square lunch box shaped design ,ferm yet comfortable real leather seats with its soft smooth tight handling ,that glides over potholes and obstacles that can almost leaves you wondering ,did i just hit a bump ?!? .. snuggling you with safety features such as front seat belt retractors ,driver and passenger airbags,knee bolsters and a options list that was ahead of its time including bose sound system ,cell phones,two stage front heated seats ,asr traction control,abs brakes ,and headlight wipers that most likely all still work today ..on the downside its a german made car which means you will have to pay lots of money to maintain these vehicles ,so be prepared to spent more on parts and labor then the total value of the car. sadly with dwindling repair information and mechanics who can recall or know anything about these mercedes benz legends of the highways..in conclusion its fun to drive a time machine of 1990s luxury , that once only millionaires,celebrities,and business executives could partake in... but don't take my word for it ,drive one yourself !
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Best of the best
Gino, 01/30/2005
1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E420 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 4 years and this is the best car I have owned. No problems,just regular maintenance and oil change. It is very fast and classy. This is what the Benz should look like. The newer E-class is ugly and suffers poor reliability - not a true Benz! Ask any Benz mechanic which is the most reliable model ever built and he will tell you the same thing. A Class of its own!
EXCELLENT CAR
SDUKE, 05/03/2002
1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I TRAVEL SIX STATES IN MY JOB. I HAVE OWNED BMW, VOLVO, AURORA'S THIS CAR IS BY FAR THE BEST OVERALL BEST VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED
Full of problems
PNW, 07/27/2010
1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
My experience was not good at all, I paid more in repairs in one year than the car was worth. I bought it with 113k miles and within one year I had to replace the transmission, head gasket, neutral safety switch, ignition tumbler, blower motor regulator, combination relay. I'm sure there is more that I am forgetting. Of course, the previous owners might have played a big part in these issues, but after reading the online forums apparently most have these issues. According to my mechanic the wiring harness also crumbles but I never waited for that and sold it to buy a Honda.
Would Buy It Again in A Heart Beat!
Jojo's Baby Blue, 03/05/2005
1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased brand new and it has been a gem. The price was definitely justifiable, for I probably would've had to purchased at least 2 other cars within this 10 year timeframe if I did't have my Benz. I have had no major problems and have kept up with routine maintenance. Most maintenance can only be done by the dealer which isn't pocket change, but is "far less" than a car note. The most has been $900 at the 90,000 mile check-up. At 10 years, I'm embarking on my 1st major service with the engine which will be about $2500, still less than a carnote, so I'm going to keep it instead of trading it in. It's a classic. The body still looks like the day I purchased it.
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