Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Built like a tank 2001E320 4-dr sedan
Nick V., 10/29/2017
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
Has never let me down, or stranded, always starts, runs smooth looks awesome in black paint finish, gets plenty of looks as she rolls past.. Bose sound system sounds like a concert w/ 8 speakers through out cabin.. great for long road trips or all around driving in comfort luxury. Mine has rear wheel drive w/ good snow tires and a little weight in the trunk for winner time, sand bags gets me through the heaviest blizzards winters in Pennsylvania.. Keep up on the basic maintenance oil change high octane gasoline she will run like a dream replace parts when needed it is like a fine air craft it will go on forever.. I love this car I can never stop staring at it' this car takes me everywhere She is part of the family love my Benz... e
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Buttery! 2001 E430 Sport
Eddie, 12/09/2019
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Driving this car feels like you're piloting a piece of butter over a pancake on a Saturday morning, and it exudes the vibe of a warm, syrup-enveloped waffle; beautiful and relaxing. The steering feels like you're holding hands with the car's soul and you're both becoming one with the intuition of where you want the car to go, guiding the vessel through a seemingly telepathic interface. There is little resistance or road feel from the steering wheel, but it doesn't feel loosey-goosey either. The throttle is gentle and smooth, but it doesn't lack power at any speed. The engine is stout and sturdy, very quiet under usual circumstances but has a nice bark at WOT. The brakes saved my car's front end and a baby deer's life, so I can't say they're not adequate. My only matter of contention with the brakes is that they're almost too effective at low speeds. Very sensitive, but I'll get used to that. The seats are comfortable, the interior is roomy and of good quality. The AC is unyieldingly powerful and fast, with ergonomic controls. Some quarrels I have with the interior, however, are the lack of effective cupholders in the foreward part of the cabin.. actually I'm not even sure if the aft section has any cupholders.. Anyway, there is one flimsy son of a gun pretending to be folding cupholder that resides within the center console. I can't recommend trusting this cupholder at all, it's about as sturdy as New York-style pizza. This brings me to my next altercation... That flimsy simp of a cupholder will spill a drink right onto the VERY FRAGILE shifter electronics.. Right. On. The shifter. The stock shifter is a handsome design but is by no means practical considering the cupholder location (and its aforementioned inadequacy). There is nothing to seal and protect the sensitive electronics that lie directly underneath the face plates, and the gaps in the shifter are basically inviting liquids and debris inside. Damaging the shifter is a common problem on these cars and you may find that it can cause a host of problems, one of which is limp mode. In some cases, a brand new shifter is required, so should you trust a liquid near the shifter, be prepared to buy a $500 part. Very easy to replace, though. No need to reset the CEL or transmission codes that it sets off, at least not in my case. I recommend modifying both the cupholder/replacing it with a better design, and the shifter. Some sort of sealing on the outer edges of the face plates and a leather boot around the lever sealed to the face plate should suffice, but will visually cover the W/S switch. You would still be able to operate the switch, and the gears are displayed on the dash anyway so there is no problem with what is visually covered by the boot. Now on to the sound system; good speakers and all that, the interior is very well insulated from outside noise and the volume control at the steering wheel is a nice feature. The multiple CD player is a neat thing, but the sound system has no aux/bluetooth inputs, so that's pretty wack. Definitely need to replace the stereo. Overall, this is a swanky and posh automobile (:
Just an all great luxury sedan
Joseph Campbell, 01/04/2016
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 4MATIC AWD 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
This car has many standard features for a 2001, some rather subtle, that some brand new cars don't have. It has supreme traction in the snow and rain when fitted with proper tires. This E-class rides smooth as glass around town, has seating for 5, and can also easily carry 3 golfers (late for a tee time) 128 mph down the highway. There's even a button to flip the rear headrests down to increase visibility while backing up. I could go on forever, but long story short, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 4matic is a keeper.
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E430 Sport
Mike Fruin, 08/30/2004
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Purchased this vehicle as a pre-owned replacement for my 1999 E430...much more car than the Audi A6 or BMW 5 series, both of which were considerations at the time. The 8 cylinder engine, sport suspension, and auto-stick transmission is awesome. A few too many electronics possibly, but a dream to drive none the less.
E430 Sport
eCLASSic, 04/10/2007
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a timeless vehicle and found a '01 Bril Sil eClassic Sport Edition with all options in superb condition. The drive train is solid and the interior cabin is virtually sound proof. The materials used throughout are of premium quality, unlike Ford. Acceleration is swift and sporty. It's a true gentleman's car and a dream to drive. I'm very pleased.
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