1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan with sports package review from North America
"A great high performance sedan with superb fit and finish"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake system warning light had a malfunction and the parts were replaced under warranty. The brakes never failed, just the sensors needed replacing one time. This was minor and happened at 4800 miles.
At 62,000 (just past the standard warranty), the Air Mass Sensor went defective. This was just a warning light and did not leave me stranded. This was a minor problem, but the bill was $500 (275 in parts, 200 for labor).
The general quality of the car is excellent. The structure of the car is solid. The interior is flawless and has worn very well after close to 3 years.
General comments?
In general the car has been mechanically excellent. I have never been left stranded or with painful mechanical difficulties like broken power windows.
The ride of the car is very smooth and the handling is precise and quick for a mid-size sedan. The engine is very smooth and provides good power all the way through the rev band.
It has the most interior room for a mid size sedan for both front and rear passengers.
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| Would and will do it all over again! |
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| Reliable and enjoyable car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 V-8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 6 Series |
| Date of Entry | 11th February, 2002 |