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W T, 07/04/2009
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E420 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
second MB 1st was a S.The E has much better handling,power.Super strong motor. JUST BOUGHT 2007 E 320. Feels slow heavy. Never had any problems other then false computer reads and expensive headlight replacements[xeon] Best car so far better then the 2007. never buy a V 6 again.
What's Wrong with the 97' Mercedes 320?
gwendolyn Phillips, 01/15/2010
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I enjoy my car on the highway but in the city, the gas mileage is terrible. The car is designed so that the heat only comes in from the sides and not from the front which makes it cold in the winter. The center dash contains the windows buttons and trunk buttons and will short out if you have spillage. The leather is not the best either. It is hard. In addition, the car is hard to drive since it is only power assisted. There is only a cassette in the car. The styling is beautiful. It looks very much like some of the newer cars. I purchased it used with 38 thousand miles.
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Great Design
pete51, 05/06/2012
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
10 of 38 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car as a certified pre-owned 12years ago, it was my first Mercedes. Until you have owned one for a period of time, you can not appreciate the brand and what Mercedes about. Over the years, we have made some costly repairs rear seal replacement and transmission replacement, but the car now has 257K on it and when compared to newer cars, I will still take my chances with this car. I have given it to my daughter as a first car, we considered a trade for new more up to date car, only problem we could not find a better safe first time car. Find a knowledgable Mercedes mechanic and enjoy a great car.
I Expected More From Benz
Don O., 06/26/2005
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this '97 E320 used in early 2002. I now have 180,000 miles on it. Engine remains reliable, but that's about it. My entire instrument panel is not functioning (dealer replaced ignition switch, which did nothing!!). AC died 2 years ago (dealer replaced dash heating unit, which did nothing!!) Car is rusting badly.
Wish it was a 4-matic
Daryl, 05/26/2016
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have a set of studded snow ready for the winter Great milage 30 miles per gallon Well built over all
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