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E320 at 195,000 miles
jbnj1, 11/02/2011
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
ok at an amazing 195k on the clock this car just never stops amazing me , I bought this car about 1.5 yrs ago and my wife takes this car from nj to Lex va reguraly about 1000 miles round, I have no fear in letteing her do this with this car, I WOULD NEVER let her use any of our other cars ((3) all with less milage) to do this,,, this car gets about 30mpg , stops on a dime with akbono pads , and you can eat a bowl a soup in this car at 100-120mph and yes I've run this car personaly on I95, I81, and I76 multiple times in the triple digits ,The BEST USED CAR I've ever owned, this veh gets regular service , and when it was bought i recvd complete records, if you can do so too , buy it
Very Low Maintance
frank castle, 02/14/2016
updated 08/15/2017
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 4dr Sedan
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Not a single drive train problem in ten years. Not a single tune up problem. Original plugs replaced at 150 000 miles. 27 on the highway. My mechanic has warned me not to get rid of the 98 320e. He has several he maintains. Yes, the center arm rest is not perfect, but it is fine. Amazing how well the paint has held up. Ours is a bronze gold. I cannot think of a problem we have had with this car, our 10th. We did replace valve cover gaskets when they leaded. Just did a round trip Boston to Florida. Tomorrow I will drive 200 miles to NYC without a worry. We did replace the headlights when they became less than water tight. Not cheap. Roomie for five. Trunk more than adequate. The man who bought our car new bought a 430, so this is a very powerful car, but the 320E I have driven is more than adequate. the 320E V6 has 12 plugs and is quite smooth. I would buy another today if it had been super maintained.
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UnderRated
Phreeze, 01/01/2008
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Plain jane exterior hides an exceptionally well crafted and highly reliable machine. Quick tracking, rapid acceleration, sure grip lay beneath a church choir skin. Lacks the flare of its sizzling sisters and brothers; but, delivers the message of a final destination worth visiting. Currently has 125,000; acts like the day it was born. Wolf in geeks clothing, including the pocket protector.
What an amazing car!!!!
porthmadog, 06/08/2011
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I bought my E320 in Arizona 2 years ago. I originally only wanted to drive a manual car, however in trying to be objective in my car selection, I test drove an E320. Immediatly I loved it. Aside from one minor mishap with a transmission hose that was improperly put on during a flush (bad garage), I have had not a single issue. I even enjoyed my husband changing the over engineered 12 spark plugs, saving me over 1000 dollars. I currently have 111600 miles on the clock and am looking forward to having my E320 for many years to come. I will never buy another car unless it is a Mercedes.
This is it for me!
Hoops McCann, 10/04/2006
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Everything about this vehicle is wonderful. Mercedes hit a home run with model. I owned a Saab 900 Turbo for 17 yrs. (276K on the clock) and was sad to see it go. Thought I'd never find a car with the same reliability. Even though it's 8 years old, I still get the looks of "Wow!"
Update From a Year Ago
bsavoie93, 02/16/2011
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
In my year of owning this car and putting about 20,000 miles on it, Now at 90,000 Miles, I've had zero issues except with the rear power sunshade. It has a bad design and stopped working. I bought a used sunshade and installed it myself, cost $200. The dealer wanted $1000 for the part and to install! Other than that, this car has been incredibly reliable. The engine hasn't caused one issue for me and nothing in the interior has failed or fell apart (other than the sunshade). The fit and finish is hands down the best. This car is incredibly reliable and if you do all the maintenance yourself it won't cost much to maintain. It also gets great gas mileage for such a big car with a big V8
A sleeping classic
Jeff, 09/30/2017
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car's performance is amazing - wait till it gets to know you. Reliable, comfortable, classy and a driver's car. Easy to fix.
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The best car
sergey, 09/18/2008
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is the best car that I ever had. I would not change it to any other car except a newer one but the same model. When you drive this you enjoy it. You do not want to stop driving it!
Mecedes E-320
shill17, 07/10/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Reliable, comfortable, safe and manuverable. I have driven in every road condition and find I am as rested after a 3 hour drive as I would have been had I been a passenger.
AN EXCELLENT MIDSIZE MOTORCAR
TMP, 08/26/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I LOVE THE ENGINEERING & HOW IT'S BUILT. THE ONLY MECHANICAL REPAIRS REQUIRED WAS NORMAL MAINTENANCE. I PERFORM 99.9% OF ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE/MECHANIC WORK. I TUNED THE ENGINE & DROVE THIS CAR ON A 200 MILE TRIP AND GOT 29.9 MPG, AT 60MPH, WITH THE AC ON AUTO. THE FRAME IS VERY STRONG WITH NO BODY SHAKE ON ROUGH ROADS. I DON'T DRIVE THIS CAR IN BAD WEATHER BUT WHEN I GOT COUGHT IN THE RAIN IT'S GREAT. IN MY OPINION THE BENZ HAS BECOME THE BENCHMARK FOR HOW I RATE MOTORCARS. I WORKED FOR BMW FOR 8 YEARS & ALL I SAW WERE PROBLEMS. THE ONLY PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR IS THAT IT GETS DIRTY. THE NEXT BENZ WILL BE AN S-500.
ARE YOU KIDDING
MR. OWENS, 04/09/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
THIS CAR IS GREAT, RIDES SMOOTH AND LOOKS GREAT.
1998 MB
damngoodlookin, 12/26/2008
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for a year now. I have regular service at a independent mechanic. I have had basically almost no problems with it at all except a leak in an after-market chrome wheel, which was fixed for $29. Although there are a number of newer MB in my work parking lot, the valets like to park mine right in front, maybe because the '98 E is the size of the newer S series and the styling is so great. I am more than pleased with it.
Not that bad for a 10 year old car
K.W., 12/06/2007
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Okay, I read a lot of complaints about this car, but it's not really that bad if you take care of it. Maintenance costs are fairly high if you don't know how to do simple maintenance yourself. It's not only the labor that is expensive if you have to bring it in, it's also the parts. The best fuel economy I've gotten on this tank is 27mpg driving from Minneapolis to Chicago in the summer. If you're trying to be frugal, don't buy this car. Otherwise, I pray every day that nothing breaks on it. Meanwhile, I really enjoy driving this E320 4matic. Just take good care of it, do all the maintenance in advance and it'll run fine.
The worest Mercedes-Benz I ever had
voice1, 10/17/2012
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car I bought new 1998 , as soon as it went over 95000 Km the oil add oil started , in a 300 miles trip I would have to add at least two quarts . Then the electronics started to fall , the headlight the tail light light bulbs almost every two to three week. Rust in the trunk around the key lock . I would say my 230 1988 or my 200 D 1973 were million time better built cars . I lost intrest in buying another Mercedes .
Joy to drive, but painful to service.
JDA, 02/08/2006
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Inherited this car while under warranty. This car has beautiful lines, a comfortable interior, and sensational performance. I love to drive it, and I will miss it in three days, when the new owner takes possession...sniffle, sniffle. However, having owned Nissans and Toyota's prior to this vehicle, I have to say, the reliability on this car...not so good. We have had $4,600 of repairs since 2001, mostly electrical, frequently involving window motors - and the car only has 70k. Further, we had to have rear car- seat tethering mounts installed - very expensive on something that should be standard. Electrical issues/ $ repairs outweighed road performance; we switched to an Infiniti.
awesome
sr, 07/21/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
awesome car! Love it-except for the goofy cup holder design! Good ride, comfy seats!
Great Car
artnostat, 08/03/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best car I have owned. Loved my Audi A6. This car is more fun!
Love this car...
texasseal, 05/10/2004
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the car, hate the repairs. When they hit they're expensive--I'm looking at $2,272 repair for AC (in Texas a must have) and a steering gear replacement --the part alone is $1,597 labor only $191. Ouch. The car is a fun and tight drive never been stranded anywhere driving long commutes daily.
1998 Mercedes 320 E
TLK, 06/11/2006
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second Mercedes. The first was a 1984 300D, Both cars drive exactly the same. Except the 320 has Superior acceleration, perfect handling. In hard corners, it leans, then sticks in position until leaving the corner. Okay, the "air" had to repaired under warranty. Not under warranty was right rear window lift,and the dual cooling fans. Remember, German cars were built to be driven hard! They thrive in RPM'S and enjoy hard corners! Ask any knowledgable BMW or Porsche owner. I had a 1979 320i BMW. That car drove better at 120,000 miles than when it was new. Don't baby these cars. Drive them hard!
Best E430
E430 Is Great, 09/26/2007
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very nice car inside and out. Very reliable. Only regular service needed and few minor services that are required when time comes like seals and stuff. Other than that it's a very good car so far
Very Nice Car
Dennis, 03/11/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I would buy another one.
Awesome!
ejdiablo, 10/07/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
My wife and I wanted a car that was safe, fun to drive, and that would last a very long time with minimal maintenance. This car is awesome! 1998 E430 Sport w/ESP and many great options. It is the 210W Chassis (95-99 model years?), one of the best series of M-B ever. Two MB mechanic friend both directed me to this year and model.
Happy with the Benz
Steve in ICT, 04/23/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
So far, it's great. I've only had my E- 320 Sedan for 2 months, but overall I love it. I switched from a Lexus LS400 that was comfortable but not "fun" to drive and was a gas guzzler. This car is fuel efficient, fun to drive, and turns heads. The features are fine -- I miss heated seats (I bought a 1998 used with out that option) but the dual climate control makes up for it. Very good sound system, very comfortable seats, excellent safety features.
Terribly Unreliable
rchampaneri, 09/17/2013
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
3 of 19 people found this review helpful
never ever in my life would i have thought to recieve such a TERRIBLE car. 1 month after owning it, the headlights wont turn off. then the battery died. seeing as im in high school i was ok with it sitting for a day or two. but once i bought a new battery none of the electric component were working. (radio, speedometer, gas gauge, windows, door locks) i bought the car at 139k
AWESOME - GAS GUZZLER
SF California, 06/06/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Awesome handling around the corners; great acceleration; quiet and smooth yet sporty ride; interior well-designed for ease of operation; looks great (sport package); guzzles gas (about 15MPG combined!). Opt for the 320 if MPG is important.
My Second First Car
Brian, 11/18/2009
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
For my first car my parents bought me a 1990 Mercedes 300E. I loved that car but it was dangerously underpowered and didn't feel like getting in an accident when pulling into traffic. So I upgraded to my E430 Sport. I love this car! Most of my friends think its a 2005 or 2006. The ride is incredibly smooth, The power is amazing and The Climate Control system is awesome. All my friends envy the Bose Sound. I like all the little things Mercedes put in like the vents in the center console and the Rear Power Sunshade. I would recommend this car to anyone. I bet it will go over 300K miles. Mercedes-Benz is the best and I will only buy Mercedes Benz now.
Outstanding Vehicle
Rodd n Seattle, 08/18/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
29 mpg on recent road trips, brakes are easy to replace and are outstanding, comfort on long trips, good resale, paint job equal to none and if you buy slightly used, one or two years old you don't take a big hit, but that goes for any car. Fast for a V6, great stereo with the Bose upgrade...worth it, smooth transmission and comes pretty well equiped as a base.
Very Satisfied
j v f , 10/23/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Enjoy driving it and hope to keep it for an additional 50,00 miles
ONE OF A KIND LUXURY CAR
VICTORIA & WAYNE, 11/04/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
THE RIDE IS VERY SMOOTH. AN EXCELLENT LUXURY CAR.
The E320
Midkey, 04/01/2004
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been a fantastic car. I'm considering a new E320 or E500, but I can't bring myself to sell this one. It had a few small problems with bulbs blowing out. The local Benz dealership fixed the problem after several visits. Fortunatley, it was covered under warranty. The ride is exceptional as is everything else about the E320. I think I'll stay with the E class because it is easy to get around in the city yet still has a big car feel.
Former Lexus owner
Mark Burns, 07/05/2004
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Drove an LS 400 for 250,000 enjoyable miles, but wanted something with a little more road character. Throughly enjoying this new experience.
My Opinion
Bigtee, 04/23/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very good MPG (almost 25 commuting, near 30 on the interstates) and solid feel. Super ride.
Love my Benz
Grant, 06/18/2007
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Mercedes. I bought this 2.5 years ago with 75,000 miles and have 120,00 on it now. Routine maintenance is more expensive, but at the end of the day, Im not driving a Honda and dont expect this to act/cost like one. I love the feel, the weight, and the safety. My gas mileage is getting better with time. (22/30 respectively) I could not be happier! Know what you're buying (good maintenance history, hasn't been abused) and know what to expect (its more expensive to maintain).
Excellant Car
Tom S, 05/28/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I cant beleive I waited this long to buy an E Class. What a dream!
Top Notch
Edz auto, 03/30/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is tight,controlled and the only car I have driven that has zero wind noise under any conditions. The only problem a first was the Goodyear tires that vibrated at highway speeds. Once they were replaced by Michelins this cars was like a jewel.
E320
PROakes, 04/02/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great experience with our E320.
Bertha still has it
Phylamena , 12/13/2020
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Less than 80,000 (original) miles. Only used it for short trips and goi no to church. Never any problems except the back passenger window electrical panel went out. A few years before that I was sitting at a stoplight and a car hit another and the second car hit me on the front driver side. Clean inside. Original floor mats.
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last mistake
lee1849, 05/12/2004
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Unbeleivable that this car can have something go wrong every six months like clock work. I drove my Lexus for over 125000 miles with one repair (air) In 84000 miles I have had to replace both rear window motors, engine sensors twice, air fan unit,and a oil seal--a friend told me he carries oil in his trunk. I won't make this mistake again.