2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E240 review from Panama
"Do not buy this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car stubbornly veers to the right despite "proper alignment" (or so says the dealer). Three visits to the dealer have not solved the problem.
Numerous squeaks and rattles in the dashboard.
Brakes squeak when applied.
It's been 3 months since I bought it and the dealer hasn't given me the car's floor mats.
General comments?
This car has been a huge disappointment. The alignment problem has left a terrible impression on the car. The squeaks coming from the dashboard also are very unbecoming of the quality I expected of a Mercedes.
Otherwise, the ride is comfortable, and the cabin is well-insulated. But the engine is noisy and underpowered for a US$48K car.
The on-dash, on-steering-wheel computer
is difficult to operate.
Dealer is slow to respond to complaints. Unbelievably, after 3 months of ownership they still haven't provided me with floor mats. The check's in the mail...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 3000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Legend |
| Date of Entry | 14th October, 2003 |