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Beauty AND the Beast are one in the same!!! STILL!
Steve M, 10/24/2021
updated 09/13/2023
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought this well-cared for E320 CDI from a MB mechanic. Engine and chassis all in great condition. The interior is kinda dirty but cleaned up decent, and I will re-dye the seats. As for performance in my short time having it...it has been the fastest, best handling yet fuel efficient car I have owned in my 61 years. It has classic MB looks, so does not look dated. The ride is smooth, braking smooth and power???? Yikes! Now, to be fair, the previous owner did some mods, like a Race IQ performance tune, EGR, cat and muffler deletes and a larger intercooler. He claims it has 280HP in this configuration and about 470ft lb of torque. All I know, is it goes 0-60 in about 5 seconds!!! He liked this car so much, that when it hit 200k miles, he found another one of same year but with only 60k, which he will simply do it all over again. This car is beauty AND the Beast! UPDATE: 3/11/12 My 2005 E320 CDI is the Bomb! The ride is sooo nice and love the way it throws you back in the seat. It looks like new outside and decent inside. The cloth side got patched, so it looks ok. The positives for this car is: 1. Great MPG for such a fast car, at 37mpg. 2. It IS such a fast car. 3. The ride is smooth with decent cornering. 4. The body is holding up amazing for a 17 year old car in NE Ohio. Still original paint. 5. All systems work. 6. Nice size trunk. 7. Most of the work that needs done on the car(brakes, thermostat, oil/coolant/transmission/brake fluid changes, suspension parts, the average mechanically inclined person can do...especially with the help of YouTube. Cons are: 1. Yes, it has had some work. It has 204k miles. 2. Diesel is $1.00 more than regular. While diesel is more expensive, the ride more than justifies the small extra cost per tankful If you can find one of these in good shape...buy it. You too will love it. UPDATE: I have had the first issue. One of the brake lines started leaking, so the SBC system shut down and the car only had 40% braking power. Enough for me to carefully drive it home. used my Foxwell scanner on it but the car didn't throw a code it could read. Took it to a indie garage that is good w euro cars, and they found the leak/issue. Cost me $400 for line replacement/brake system flush and bleeding. Dealer would have been worse. Still love this car, but be aware...if you have a CDI MB, most indie garages will not want to work on them. So that means you need to find one that will, or you're stuck w the Stealerships. Luckily, I found one. This is still my second favorite car I have ever owned out of approx 40 cars in 62 yars. I have 5 as of today. I like buying cars that have depreciated to 80% of new value but have good reliability reputations. This was just such a car. UPDATE: I have owned this car for 21000 miles. In addition to the brake line mentioned above, I have replaced the battery, motor mounts, a wheel bearing and usual maintenance. It has been a pretty reliable car and is my most fun to drive. Now that I have a good indie to work on things I can't do, the costs aren't too bad. It still looks great, runs great and is still worth what I paid for it. No new car can say the same.
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I would drive this into the afterlife if I could
R. Ishkanian, 06/07/2017
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Go for the mechanical beauty of the naturally balanced Inline 6 with the iron block. At 18:1 compression it will outlast subsequent aluminum versions. Use Power Source Diesel Kleen once in a while and keep the injectors clean and lubricated. I have had my 2006 CDI for 145,000 miles and would not part with it EVER. I have driven 1,300 miles in one sitting (several times) and felt great afterwards. MPG is best with the right tires. I had Michelins and could easily get 40 mpg. Switched to other brands and it was a little harder to get that level of MPG. The car is VERY solid and well built. Get clear impact film for the driving lights to protect them from rocks. The rear seat is a little awkward to get out of. The cloth door jambs have worn a bit on the driver's side. Great stability. I upgraded the headlight bulbs to Phillips brightest and it was a great improvement. Suggestion for MBZ, let us adjust the high and low beams individually not as one set. Honestly I would put this against any other car for comfort, performance, efficiency and longevity.
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The true family hauler!
gandeesinla, 11/04/2013
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55 AMG 4dr Wagon (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
With room for seven and nearly 500 hundred horsepower this wagon delivers a safe and fun experience for up to seven passengers. This car is very expensive new but is a serious piece of engineering. It's luxurious and fun to drive and looks subdued but sporty. It's a sleeper....
2005 500E
MikeMoore, 06/01/2006
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 Rwd 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've owned this vehicle for about 9 months now and the longer I own it and drive it the more I'm enjoying it. I've averaged up to 28 mpg on the highway at speeds to 70 mph. The ride is very comfortable. The suspension is a little firm but that's why I bought the 500 and not the 350. The xenon light are incredible and the handling is as one would expect from such a car, the acceleration is almost as good as my 911. My only complaints are that the glove box is a little small to be very useful, and the seats are a little hard to put in a comfortable position, maybe to many adjustments. I've had only one small problem with the electrical system which was fixed under warranty. Excellent
I love my E500
Rob D., 12/08/2008
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 4MATIC AWD 4dr Wagon (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I have owned Hummer H2's Lexus LS400 and SC430's, Cadillac DeVille's, MB c240's etc. The E500 is by far the best I have owned. It's fast as hell ( my best 1/4 mile time is 13.9 at 102mph with a few chips) smooth riding, great pickup sexy looks and extreme attitude. You can't mess with this car it messes with you!