1991 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 300 4Matic review from North America
"Great ride at a high price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air Conditioned began making sounds one day when the gas was pushed and had to be replaced...PRICEY!!!
Serp-belt was replaced.
Inner tie rod end had to be replaced.
Idler arm had to be repaired.
One day the 4-matic light just went ON. I brought the car to my mechanic and he drained the fluid from the transfer case, and told me that it was a usual problem for those cars. The replacement cost of the transfer case with the labor is $4500. Unless the transmission fluid was replaced regularly, chances are that you might run into some costly repairs. The car can run without repair for about 2 years.
General comments?
It is not Toyota in which you turn the key, shift the tranmission from P to D and it rolls. It takes some time to get used to the car. It is heavy, and extremely stable on the road especially with a 4-matic.
Maintenance costs are high and mileage is not great.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 84000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2007 |