1989 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 260E review from North America
"There are better cars out there"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heads, head gaskets, and the works for $2,500.
Timing belt for $500.
Front drivers side window motor for $300.
Rear suspension for $1,100.
Needs a new sunroof and a new paint job.
The transmission might be going.
General comments?
It's got its luxury, but it has not been very reliable. It's bad on gas and the parts are hard to get.
I have blown a lot of money because of this car, maybe because it's a Mercedes. However I did save some money by taking it to a regular mechanic and not those rip-off Mercedes-Benz dealers.
This will probably the first and last Mercedes I will ever own.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 200 |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2008 |