Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
My First Experience with M-B
Bought this car with 32,000 miles on it, and have put about 9,000 on it since. Beautiful styling was the initial attraction. Overall pleased with ride and handling and fuel economy. Occasionally get over 30 mpg on highway trips. Transmission is unpredictably jerky at low speeds on occasion. Radio cuts off by itself, stays off for a few seconds, then comes back on in CD mode. Dealer not been able to fix. Brakes very touchy also. Overall impression is great design and engineering (except for the cupholders, what were they thinking?) but overall poor execution. We've been more pleased with the BMWs we've had. The M-B has fewer features and not near the quality of my daughter's 2006 Accord EX
So far I'm not overwhelmed
Generally pleased but having wheel alignment problems that could be tire problems after two balances and two alignments. Otherwise ride is not as smooth as I would like but can't tell until I get this alignment thing cured. Watch the Continental tires!
- E320 SedanMSRP: $3,95010 mi away
- E320 SedanMSRP: $9,96082 mi away
- E500 SedanMSRP: $14,999311 mi away
Regret this choice!
150 days of ownership, 29 of those days in the shop. I get to live through a slow and painful rebuild of my new car. Doors removed/replaced, all window & door rubber replaced to stop howling wind(still to loud for a conversation) rear door handles replaced, wood trim delaminated, headlights not adj.,glove box door and latch replacement(2), door pocket replaced(Fabric felloff),sunroof leaks,hood misaligne(can't be fxd)bad brakes, auto adj. for seat/strng wheel does not work, teleaid does not work, instrument cluster replaced, wipers replaced (BANGING across windshield) buzz/rattle from every corner. Don't buy this car.
FAILURE OF IMPLIED WARRANTY
2003 PUCHAASED 2/2003 FROM DAVID MICHAEL MOTORS. oRDERED CAR WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM "PREWIRING" FOR RETROFIT WHEN NEW SYSTEM BECAME AVAILABLE IN SPRING OR SUMMER 2003. LEARNED THAT MB HAS DECIDED NOT TO RETROFIT 2003 CAR WITH NAV SYSTEM AND THAT CUSTOMERS WHO ORDERED WITH THIS INTENT ARE "JUST OUT OF LUCK'. DEALER CLAIMS, " NOT HIS FAULT" IT MERECEDES BENZ DECISION. IS THIS WORLD CLASS SERVICE FROM A PREMIUM AUTOMAKER OR MORE LIKE CHRYSLER CORPORATION 1980'90.? bE cAREFUL OF PROMISED WITH MB AND GET IT WRITING. HAS ANYONE HAD A DIFFERENT RESOLUTION? NO LOW END TORQUE. CAVBEAT EMPTOR=
I Thought I Bought a German Built Car
Overall disappointed with the quality of the car. Paint job is poor and radio has fail within first 500 miles. Would Not buy a MB in the future. Acura or any Japanese car tops the physdo German car mfg.