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"Finest engineering MB car...."
inftell, 08/08/2014
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4MATIC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
83 of 88 people found this review helpful
I owned 2008 E-350 class. I have maintain this car perfectly. Since purchasing the car I had several annoying problems which where fixed at the MB dealer ship at inflated prices. However the last episode was the Break down of the car REAR DIFFERENTIAL AT$4300.- COST.This is an extreme case of part breakdown which can not be justified especially when buying "fine engineering car....."
Worth the extravagant price
newyorker, 05/25/2008
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4MATIC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This was a perfect buy even though the 65k total cost is excessively priced. The car has utility, style, power, comfort, safety and AWD making it the most practical car my family has ever ridden in. The E350 wagon is one of the very few cars that has utility for a whole family w/ luggage and the ride quality of a sport sedan. 4MATIC is very grippy and 3.5L V6 is powerful and sounds very classy when revved up. While it's no gas guzzler, I average 18 mpg wherever I go and that's not exactly great considering premium fuel can cost over $4 a gallon. But the car is so comfortable and the driver's post is excellent. Piloting this car is truly a pleasure. Styling is gorgeous!
Take the family in style
Dan flynn, 06/02/2008
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4MATIC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
My E350 wagon was just broken in and it is such a smooth and refined family vehicle. The suspension is stiff, however the ride remains composed and luxurious. The car handles so well you forget the car weighs over 4000 lbs and it is actually fun to drive for a station wagon. It's not fast, however it has plenty of power for easy around town and highway driving. The driver's seat is so comfortable and piloting this Benz is truly a pleasure and a big step up from my previous Audi A6 Avant. It also gets decent 25 mpg while crusing at about 75-80 mph.(much better than EPA's 21 mpg estimate)
New Owner
torontomichael, 11/21/2007
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4MATIC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Braking noise & quirks have been completely resolved from earlier E models. In fact,braking is excellent in terms of both "feel' & response at any speed including into curves. Steering has now a really nice degree of response at both high/low speed. Fit & finish just beautiful. Although car not broken in yet, I'm getting 10.8L/100km (about 27 mpg) highway without using cruise-control @ 120kph (75 mph). Extra power available through all speeds. Seat comfort very good. Paint & exterior fit integrity excellent. Quiet interior. Cargo area large & usable. Audio/phone/car computer controls on steering wheel easy to learn. Heat/cool systems accurate. 5 speed transmission nice. Road feel is there, but not harsh.
Buy it, maintain it, and you will love it
D. Curl, 06/15/2019
updated 01/04/2022
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4MATIC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The is my 2nd E class, the other is 2008 e350 wagon, which is also fantastic. I have owned a lot of cars and I have an engineering background. This e550, for a sedan, tops everything so far. I bought it with 125k miles, with good service records from the previous owner........I think that is the most important factor, when considering the purchase of an older German car. These cars will run as long as you want if you provide good, regular maintenance. In 2008, the car sold new for $65k, and 11 years later in 2019 I paid $60k less than that, super value. I expect to maintain it well and that should cost $3-5k per year. Funny, every time I see another one of these cars on the road it is usually an old guy like me behind the wheel, I am 56. It took years of driving every other make and model to understand the value that you get from German engineering and craftsmanship. It is a beautiful car, that does everything very well, great pleasure to drive. The 550 is definitely a big step up in features and comfort from the 350, though they are both excellent. I have become very used to the utility of the e350 wagon, so I will see if I can adapt to a sedan. But I know it will bring a lot of satisfaction either way. Go ahead and buy one (with good service records) and if you take care of it, you will not be disappointed. UPDATE: Fall 2019 we purchased W212 Wagon 2011 E350. Nicely optioned car, with premium interior, touring fuel tank, hid steerable headlights, rear air ride, front coil springs. This is another excellent car. I like the wagons better than the sedans. These older Mercedes are just a good value. If you are willing and able to afford to maintain them, you get one of the best cars in the world for a bargain price. No need to pay dealer prices , because there’s plenty of independant shops that specialize in M-B.
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