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Does not live up to its name
Tom Williams, 05/11/2010
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4MATIC AWD 4dr Wagon (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
This is a great car when it works, but we have had tons of suspension, braking and electrical problems. Fixing anything costs at least an arm and a leg. This is my very last Benz. German engineering just means "expensive to fix".
2004 E320 SPORT
vladimir isov, 03/29/2008
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
There is nothing like a Mercedes-Benz. Here is the bottom line. Mercedes-Benz, like all cars, must be properly maintained inside and out for it to perform and be relied upon during its long life. These are highly advanced vehicles which deserve much respect, and that means no cutting corners when it comes to maintenance and repairs. Most people complaining about their Benz either obtained it from poor care or have not been providing the proper care . I will admit, it does take a financial commitment to make this happen, but so does the proper care for a Honda Civic if you wish to have it running like new at 120K miles. I am blessed to have my 04 E320 Sport and its simply a great car.
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Only one reason for not giving it 5 stars!
Andrew Ferris, 09/08/2020
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 Rwd 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my E500 used from the original owner 4 months ago. It had 168,000 at the time of purchase. I have put around 1000 miles on it in a few months. Not driving much due to COVID19. The positive things to mention about the car are as follows. (1) POWER- the 302hp M113 V8 is fantastic. I bought the car for the engine and it has delivered. Every review and youtube mechanic video speaks very highly on the topic of the M113 V8. My brother who owns an auto repair shop in Atlanta bought a 2004 SL500 with the same engine and he NEVER would buy a car with an engine that has a bad reputation. (2) Body Style- This car is elegant and beautiful. Meaning... pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance. My Mercedes Benz came in Uridium Silver and I love the color. (3) Comfort- The interior is spacious and very well designed. It comes with an AUX cord receptor in the glove box to hook up any cell phone. Also a 5 disc cd changer is hidden in James Bond like fashion in the center console. Very cool. Now for the bad part. Really I have only one negative and its a negative that I actually enjoy. The Air Ride Suspension! The car feels a little heavy on the road so the air suspension offers a very relaxing ride. Only one problem. Its really expensive to repair. In the short time that I've owned the car I have had to repair the front left air strut and the left rear as well. The front left cost me $1200 and the left rear was $950. George at G&M Motors in Culver City CA did the work. He is one of the best in the USA let alone California so the price and work are on point. I'm extreemly pleased with the car when it is on the road. Here is the problem, when one of the front air struts go out on the car... your entire front end collapses leaving you unable to drive for the most part. You can go around a block slowly but you really can't drive much distance at all when the front end fails. The rear is alittle different. It will rise up and the car is drivable for a period of time but it definitely needs to be changed ASAP! The other thing that can go wrong is the pump, and if the pump goes you're out of business. So... at $1200 per side in the front, $950 per side in the rear, plus another $850 for a pump... you are looking at a $5150 dollar suspension on a $4000 dollar car. There's your problem right there. When a B service is $1100 and an A service (oil change) is $200 you are talking some SERIOUS coin. I don't have a wife or kids at 40 years old so my girlfriend is named Mercedes and she is expensive but she treats me fine. But if you are raising a family or money is tight be careful buying this car. Find out if this work is done before you buy it! It's serious business when it goes out. I do love my car so for me it's worth it. But its no joke.
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Back to BMW
HB, 10/19/2005
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 4MATIC AWD 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
How about 6 flat tires in 14 months!?! Have not had 6 flats in 30 years of driving. Low profile tires can't handle any kind of pothole. Major reliability problem. Also - quirkiness of accelration and braking makes driving experience less enjoyable. Strange buzzing and vibration from various motors also hurts the experience. Too many weird characteristics for a $60k+ dream car. I'm selling and buying a Bimmer.
This car rocks!
James, 07/22/2008
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
So far this has been a terrific car. The power is unlike any vehicle I've ever driven. Believe everything you have read about this car; it boogies. The interior is different for me, having had SUV's and trucks. Cupholders and basic storage are the only downside. The build quality overall is impressive as is the overall comfort of driving. The driving experience is somewhat different because the brakes, gas pedal, and tranny are always "thinking" on how I am driving, etc, so it will take getting used to. It does drink the premium though. Also, the a/c is incredible, as in hang meat in the cabin cold. Stereo is OK...lots of gadgets overall. It's a beauty to look at too, makes me smile.