1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E230 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Worth every dollar to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
None.
General comments?
I bought it last January this year for A$14,400. This car not only looks good (at least for me!) but is also comfortable on short and long distance travel. I am amazed on how little fuel it needs for such a relatively heavy vehicle. Then again, it is not capable of a ferocious acceleration. Before I owned this car, I was under the impression that it guzzles fuel, costs heaps on maintenance. So far, I had the 135,000 log book service for $233.00 (with NRMA Motoserve).
My only complaint is the occasional squeak in the cabin when hitting bumps on the road. Sounds like plastic, but I couldn't locate it. It's a 13 year old car in a relatively very good condition so I guess I shouldn't be complaining.
Otherwise, just fill her up with fuel and point it where I want to go and I'll be there.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 135500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2009 |