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1997 E420 is Junk
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1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E420 4dr Sedan
8 of 24 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 1997 and it is one of the worst cars I ever purchased. It gave me lot of grief and frankly I wouldn't have been as disappointed if it had the Chrysler logo instead. It's motor had to be changed twice, All window motors broke down, speed sensor gave up, AC didn't work. Shock absorbers crumbled into pieces, and more - all in first 5 years! Frankly, I and some of my friends gave up buying Merc in favor of BMW. The car has only 93K miles- but it is a hunk of junk and been a LEMON. I have a 10 inch thick file with notes and problems that Mercedes had to fix. Stay away from MERCEDES, if you want peace in your life!
Car runs great!
Natalie Siefert, 01/01/2019
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a Mercedes e320 at 130,000 for a grand. Rides like new! All I did was update the fan with a s series modular pack. Took a hr. New looking condition. Only thing missing was a hood ornament. Its fast. Hits 130mph. Great on turns. And it's a straight 6! Love my carrr!
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Small problems excepted
Mike Y, 03/01/2002
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was in love with this car since I first saw it 6 years ago. The looks are incredible. I bought it last March. I kept getting a check engine light - turned out to be a recall that was never corrected. The wheels have been balanced 6 times, and they're still a little bit off. I bought an after market warranty that I have used several times. All of these little problems aside - it is the best looking car in the world, and it turn heads. I love the feeling of driving a Mercedes
Long Legged Tourer
JeffG, 05/25/2002
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E420 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Even 5 years and 70k this car looks fresh and feels new - great power and a well-balanced solid chassis are certainly the high points of the car. I'm still impressed by it's capabilities and the outstanding build quality.
Excellent Vehicle
07/02/2002
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the best car that I have ever owned! It is good to buy them 3 years used because of depreciation. The acceleration of the inline 6 is swift and smooth. Of course the reliability is top notch. The timing chain helps prolong the life of the motor. The build quality is unparalleled for a production car. I love the solid sounding "Thunk" when I shut the door. The interior is tastefully decorated and is extremely quiet. Other than that the car is perfect. It is a perfect blend of performance, style, class and luxury.