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Used 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews

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3.88 out of 5 stars

1997 E320

DrewH, 03/21/2002
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Very nice and still feels updated even at 5 years old. MB put features on this 1997 car that are just now showing up on 2002 Japanese and American vehicles. Ride, power and comfort are a perfect blend between sport and high end luxury. Safety is of upmost importance and all you need is in this car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I got it for my 16th b-day

rodgerdodger90, 10/05/2008
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Don't get me wrong here, Mercedes-Benz makes some great cars and I believe this is one of the greatest. My mom had it first, then she bought the 2000 S-Class and gave this to me. this car has great pick-up speed, never looks old really, and it's simple and practical luxury. Catches the eye everywhere you go and never ashamed to valet park. I think it's their best sedan.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

STAY AWAY

Juan, 05/08/2009
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
3 of 7 people found this review helpful

Purchased in March of 2006 w/98,000 miles on it. Now I have 190,000 on it. Only got stranded once out of town. You better have some deep pockets for this bad boy. 1,000 on suspension just for the front driver side and the passenger is going any minute, leaked oil rapidly since day one, put oil in like buying gas! Lights always need replaced at 20-30$ a pop. Need radiator 700, need tie-rods 7 once the body starts to rust goodbye! Got my money worth by using it for work, if not for that would be angry. Plus this model looks so outdated since new models have came out... Got me a 2003 BMW 530i and it runs circles around this car in every category. Go BMW, if you got this car sell it now! Today!

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Oil leak, major repair

Dennis, 08/15/2008
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought this car with 50,000 miles, and it looked showroom condition. In the last two years, I have had numerous maintenance costs, up to about 6000 and now it needs about 2 to 3000 to fix oil leak, and the catalytic converters need replaced, 1500 bucks more. Apparently everyone knows about the oil leak problem with these models. This was my first Mercedes, and last.

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5 out of 5 stars

Car runs great!

Natalie Siefert, Melbourne, FL, 01/01/2019
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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