Used 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 4MATIC AWD 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Fun to Drive
This has been an absolutely fun car to drive. It has an incredible amount of power and quickness. I smile everytime I step on the gas. Very smooth and stylish. I own several Mercedes and this is certainly the most fun to drive so far. I also live in a northern climate and when it snows the 4matic is excellent, it will motor right through the snow.
Performance Luxury
Iwas reticent to purchase an MB. My prefeence was the Lexus 430 but, it is big and clunky much like a Cadillac. This 500e has the looks, performance, power and luxury I sought. My confidence in the vehicle has been verified in driving the car and asking it to deliver power, when necessary.
- E500 4MATIC WagonMSRP: $6,39513 mi away
- E320 4MATIC SedanMSRP: $7,99549 mi away
- E500 SedanMSRP: $6,000109 mi away
Everything a luxury car should be
After owning two different models of Infiniti autos, I bought my first Mercedes Benz, E500 4Matic AWD Sport. It was a one owner car and sold by a European specialty car dealer. The only two big expenses have been rake & rotor replacement and replacing the drive belt on the full moon roof. Other than that, I’ve only changed tires, oil & filter changes, and a factory extended warranty to replace the SBC/hydraulic steering system. For a 2004 model car it’s still looks close to new.
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Hot Car
Excellent handling and stability with an almost surgical attachment to the road when cornering a little too fast for those hairpin turns. Pickup very good although I debated between the 320 and the 500 won out, I almost wish I went for the E55 AMG which would have taken my horses from 302 to 467. Reliability as compared to my 2002 ML is far in away better although I've got under 10k miles and have yet to see the yellow ! go on for any AWD action. Contour seats seem to breathe around you and those bladders fill and empty whenever you take a curve at high speed and it senses the g forces to hold you firmly in place. And the girls seem to like it also.
Factual and Truthful
Aside from a defective alternator @ 1,000 miles and a loose headrest, the E500 4Matic hasn't disappointed. It has handled superbly through 30"+ of NE snow thus far. Solid car, solid ride, good price/value correlation.