Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong so far, so good.

General Comments:

A Mercedes 300e is a very comfortable and reliable car.

It is really great to drive. It feels very solid and safe, and is very quick too. Even today it is competitive.

I bought this car almost a year ago, and every day I love to drive it. I drove it on two vacations to the south of France in October 2009, and this summer to the South of Spain for a trip of more than 6000 km. Also I use it for work and daily driving. With the air con and cruise control on, it was no problem at all to drive 900 plus km a day. Cruising at 150 an hour is lots of fun.

The car is quiet, and the brakes are very good. It feels safe at high speed.

Only two remarks: the car is somewhat sensitive to side winds, and also the driver's seat is not the best you can imagine. There are better seats in lots of cars. It is a pity Mercedes builds such good cars, but does not put good seats in the year 1992.

Also fuel consumption is at a high level. But what do you expect for a car this quick, comfortable, spacious and solid. I take it for granted, and I am planning to keep it for many years.

Faults:

The car was running beautifully - in my case ignorance was bliss. Then after two years of enjoyment.. the problems started. AC stopped working 100%. Reverse started slipping. Passenger seat (power) up right stopped working (you can still power it back - just not up!)

I really should have taken the time to learn more about my car. But before I did:

I changed out the transmission.

I put new struts and shocks all the way around.

I had the alternator replaced.

I switched to 18" AMG wheels and Pzero Pirelli tires.

Next up will most likely be that "bio-degradable" wire harness I am learning about!

I must say though that the interior looks brand new. The previous owner passed it down to his daughter (who of course didn't want her daddy's car).

The mileage is still way low for an 18 year old car.

I think all I had to do for the tranny was make sure the fluid was filled up - my loss, $2300.00 for a new transmission.

General Comments:

Interior is amazing.

Ride is ambassador smooth.

Speed at higher RPM's is respectable.

With aftermarket rims/tires, this car still jumps out at people and handles very well.

I just wish that the clear coat on these cars could stand up better in the Southern California sun.