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cmitch
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
| E320? Info, please
I will be agressively pursuing an E320 (2003 or 2004) next year. What kind of mileage AND trouble can I expect or are these pretty reliable cars.
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: E320? Info, please
Basically the troubles are what we experience in the MLs, albeit the SBC which is troublesome as well. Isn't the 320 engine the same in both the W211 and W163?
We were comtemplating getting an E320 MY2003 early last year, but that idea was put off, and by the time we thought about getting another car again, there were no "good" E's around.  |
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cmitch
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
| RE: E320? Info, please
I believe the 320 engines were changed slightly in '03, were they not?
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: E320? Info, please
cmitch - 8/21/2006 5:36 PM I believe the 320 engines were changed slightly in '03, were they not?
It would make sense. Let me go check or something. Looks like they were.
Edited by AsianML 8/21/2006 5:48 PM
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Marsden
Classic MB
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Capital City USA
Vehicle(s): Mercedes-Benz
| RE: E320? Info, please
Supposedly the 03's are the worst year for the model, but that's just what I've read people saying. Supposedly the act was getting better by the time they replaced it with the 350... Anyway, as Animals said, expect some electrical issues. I would not do it without a real warranty.. good luck. |
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: E320? Info, please
Marsden - 8/23/2006 7:29 PM Supposedly the 03's are the worst year for the model, but that's just what I've read people saying. |
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Roch207
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Palmetto State
Vehicle(s): 2005 E320 CDI, 2010 Silverado 2500HD
Posts: 3749
| Re: E320? Info, please
As to mileage, I averaged 36 mpg with our CDI on highways doing 70 mph in mountainous driving. Can't speak for you gassers. |
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Marsden
Classic MB
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Capital City USA
Vehicle(s): Mercedes-Benz
| RE: E320? Info, please
Check out the threads  With the CDI, you ought to be able to do 40mpg highway
with careful driving and less mountainous terrain. |
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