1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review

Disappointing Quality

Written by: Charles Boelens on 10/06/2008

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 Dr STD E300TD Turbodsl Sedan

Review

My 5th MB diesel (170/190/220/300 (1975)), bought new and kept almost 10 yrs. The 99 the only disappointing one, a pleasure to drive, but very disappointing quality, rust (repainted a few times by MB, but it is back 2 years later)and many electric and various problems that just should never have happened, wheel bearings, generator, mirrors, CD changer, lampsockets, sliding roof, airconditiong etc. For the money we spend every year with MB Toronto on maintenance (incidentally, excellent service, pricey, but no hassles !) I could lease another car !

Favorite Features

Wonderful car to drive, excellent response, no engine problems, cold weather start no problem.

Suggested Improvements

Improve the parts and the body quality.

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Once you go Benz, you wont go back

Written by: Abdur Rahman on 08/15/2008

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 Dr E320 4WD Sedan

Review

I love this vehicle. It's so strong. Lots of space for 5 people. multi directional seat positioning, steering wheel, etc. I've purchased it with 61K miles now it has about 95K. Only did oil change. Recently one of the sensors went out due to heavy rain/flood and it cost me about $1400. Mercedes is expensive but you get what you pay for. Very good resale value. Very strong car. At 95K now needs axle job. Other than that never had problem. You also get 800 number for life of your Mercedes.

Favorite Features

4Matic baby! You can feel it kick in on the highway, or when trying to get out of snow. Love the dashboard. Very strong vehicle. 3.2 liter V6 engine. You can open/close windows/roof with the key from outside the vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

Mercedes parts & services are expensive. But you get what you pay for. My Mercedes embelem on the hood got stolen a few times. CD changer is in the trunk. Not easy to connect ipod.

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Strong reliable car

Written by: MR.DPM on 05/29/2008

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 Dr E320 Sedan

Review

I purchased My 99 E320 with 99k miles on it from the original owner with all of the records. I also own a sports car (Porsche 993) and a truck, and it seems I am always driving this car. The car just "fits" me and get good mileage (30 on the open road)and in solid as granite. I have owned several Mercedes and this car is as all of them tend to be, reliable and solid.

Favorite Features

Great visibility

Suggested Improvements

In dash CD player

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Great car

Written by: Happy Owner on 04/05/2008

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 Dr E320 4WD Sedan

Review

I bought this car brand new, and been driving it since 1999. I am happy with every aspect of this wonderful car. Keep in mind, owning MB is not cheap, maintenance is on expensive side, but the pleasure of owning and driving this wonderful car is all worth it. I wish the new body style was as elegant as this one.

Favorite Features

Excellent handling and peace of mind with 4matic. Great gas mileage and range.

Suggested Improvements

The new models have done it. The trunk cd changer is inconvenient.

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Awesome

Written by: jose on 02/17/2008

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 Dr E320 Sedan

Review

This is the best car in the planet! It rides so smoothly. Got power too. Awesome body stlye. Great leather interior. I can't ask for anything more.

Favorite Features

Driving a Benz!

Suggested Improvements

Nothing

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