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last of a dying breed
Adrian, 02/21/2016
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E420 4dr Sedan
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
First off this car is amazing, it's everything you could ever ask from a 90's luxury sports car. If reminds me of my 98 Infiniti q45t in the aspect that it's just designed so beautifully. The headrests are power for Christ sake. The seat is power in almost ten different ways. The quality of materials is A1 from the carpet to the leather. There's a power rear sun screen, what I like to call "secret storage compartments" in the coolest places. I mean I feel like james bond driving this thing. I bought this car from one of those "I hats this p.o.s." guys you'll read in a second for $100. Yes ladies and gents $100. I'm a mechanic so idk about the dealer prices but I paid $97 for a control arm that snapped in half somehow.. (We're not sure to this day how, probably why the dude was so pissed at it) and fixed a leaky steering rack for damn near nothing and the car runs like brand new. It's got 250,000 miles on it and I bet it would run the same numbers it did when it was new. It's really just a beautifully designed and engineered car. This was my first Mercedes and I gotta say, this thing is fn awesome. I wouldn't sell this thing for $10k right now and I paid a hundred bucks for it. Over all I give it the obvious A+
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The best car for the money ever!
Sebastien Renon, 06/08/2019
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought in July 2018 a e320 with 281000 miles , two owners , well maintained, for $ 1400! Yes $ 1400! Not much money i tought if something go wrong. 8000 miles later and after one year of ownership, i spend ONLY $325 for a tune up , oil change, fuel filter! Amazing car 31 miles mpg on the highway, 24 in the city! Pass emissions with flying color. Fast after 3000 rpm , safe ( look at the crash test on YouTube) interior is like new. Luxury, qualities material, and yes last great built Mercedes ever. Very simple to work on it. The 6 in line is a pleasure , still push it to 125 miles an hour all the time. A must buy if you want a luxury fast car at low cost.
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1997 mercedees E320
samcarnut, 09/04/2013
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
33 of 42 people found this review helpful
I was nervous purchasing my Mercedes at first because of idiot who don't really know what they are talking about I bought this car with 220k on it and it had a few issues when I bought it but it was such a great deal I bought it knowing it would be needing some repair as with any used vehicle with this many miles so I went in expecting to find the parts would be very expensive to my surprise not any more expensive than any domestic car out there I love this car it is easy to service and drives like a dream and is great on gas as well 30 mpg
Great Ride
EJRooney3, 09/12/2010
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I acquired this car about a year ago with 62K. I knew the previous owner and it's service history. Immediately had overdue maintenance performed by indy mechanic for about $700 (vs. dealer who wanted $1500). Have since put 12K on car with no new problems, and averaging over 25 mpg in mixed driving. The car is not without issues: LR window motor doesn't work, driver's mirror needs replacement. These are common problems with these cars. Essential to have service complete service history before purchasing one of these cars.
97 e320 awsome car
joey, 08/21/2009
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is a Nice car and fun to drive I have had it for 3 years and abuse it on cornering and accelerating. Engine and suspension have not failed! Of course their are some repairs, water pump fuel pump and minor things that might be expensive.. But this is not a car for the poor. I love this car and I installed a turbo and engine has not failed at 190,000 miles... Its not what the car is worth if you love the car their is no price.