Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Make sure you have a good mechanic
lodenlee, 09/03/2003
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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My car spent 21 days in the shop, before it had 2500 miles on it. The car pulled hard to the right, the front end was totally out of aligment! It then went back in because the passenger side would flood everytime it rained. Something was wrong with the dam around the sun roof, causing the dam, side airbag and footwell to need replacing. now i just received a recall on the steering bolt... yikes, so much for quality for your money. You might want to wait a year or two to purchase, so they can work the kinks out.
Jittery Transmission/ so-so performance
carlmk, 12/28/2004
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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The transmission/power is not as smooth as any of my previous four E series MBX( or my wife's Volvo S80). Complained to dealer many times and finally one of the service persons told me they had complaints that the 2003 is not as smooth as 1997-2002 series. The problem seems to be in the torque converter. In the 2003 it has a lock-up for all gears. Previous models locked up only in high gear. The dealer upgraded the software. This improved the performance... cut down on herky jerky xmission. Still not as good as my 2001. The dealer told me the lockup does not drop out instantly causing the poor effect. They are going to check if there are any other factory suggestions.
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Beautiful piece of junk
gotta_mb_lemon, 02/18/2003
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought a 2003 E320 in October. Loved it at first. Since then it's been in the shop 4 times. Three audio system failures, central gateway controller failures (kinda scary in a brake-by- wire car), thermometer and an apparent engineering glitch in the way the door locks in the driver's side door is built. It sticks and won't open sometimes. Mercedes corporate hasn't even bothered to contact us and express their concern. Don't but this car.
Not what it used to be, but still good.
Rahib, 10/17/2002
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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The qauilty of these cars is still great; and you are still getting a great car. Although Mercedes has been on a downward slide as far as quality-- they are still better than 95% of all other cars. BMW continues to narrow the gap when it comes to looks--and will probably close that gap, come the 2004 5-series. I plan on keeping my 2003 E-Class until the 2005 5-series comes out (that way all the first year troubles will be worked out). I would not call Mercedes cheap, or attack them the same way the other reviewer did--however I do undertand where he's coming from. BMW is on the up, while Mercedes is on the down...who would u choose?
Beware of the 1st year
MB Guy, 11/13/2003
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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These cars look great and make a nice statement. But the quality is down from previous years. These cars used to drive like a tank but now they are more mainstream. This could be good for some folks but not for old MBZ people. My Lexus was superior in many ways when it came down to it. The service at Mercedes Benz is not as good as the service at Lexus.