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Old 11-24-2012, 05:01 PM
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Replace it with an E430. You'll get the same horsepower, more torque, and better fuel economy. I can get 26.0 mpg going 75 mph on the freeway.

And what's more, these are probably the most trouble free cars Mercedes ever built.
I might go with a W211, but I'm leery of the W210 up here in the snowbelt with the chassis' history of failing front spring perches. The 2005-06 diesel looks intriguing but I still have to investigate them a little more.

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Another issue I am starting to see on a regular basis is the failure of the electric water pump after about 100k miles. Seems to be pretty predictable too. Had a call from a lady with an 07 525 today with a failed water pump. They are kinda pricey at ~$400 too.
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