1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 review from North America
"I'll never drive a Mercedes ever again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Things that had to be fixed/replaced during my nightmare ownership (in no particular order):
1) Alternator (twice)
2) Had to rewire car because it didn't meet Canadian regulations (warranty, but this is pretty ridiculous for such a car)
3) Rust on door
4) Transmission rebuilt at 50000kms ($4000)
5) Replaced dash display
6) Steering fluid reservoir BLEW UP while driving
7) Moon roof broke ($3000)
8) AC condenser broke at 80000km ($3000)
9) Right headlight due to water and mold damage
10) Both taillights due to water and mold damage
11) Rust on door
12) Multiple sensors
I kept this car in a clean, dry, indoor garage. There are many other problems, in all it cost me over $30000 on maintenance and repairs for this car over ~8 years. Service is really bad too, I would not recommend this car manufacturer to anyone I like.
General comments?
This is seriously the worst car in the world.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 105000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Audi A4 |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2006 |