So, are you pleased with the MB320? What sort of problems have you had with it?

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1996 Saab 9000 5 speed
2002 Volvo XC70
1983 300D [sold ]
1981 300D [sold ]
1973 450se [sold ]
1967 230 (4 on the floor) [sold ]

This is a great car and a good price.

Since it's past the emissions warranty, be sure to inspect the cat converters, which are very expensive to replace. I wouldn't be surprised if this was already done under warranty, in which case it would be a good deal.

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Kent Christensen
Albuquerque
'07 GL320CDI, '10 CL550. '01 Porsche Boxster
Two BMW motorcycles

So far everything works as expected and no problems. One night coming home from dinner, the display for a burned out bulb came up. I removed the bulb (it was okay), cleaned the contacts and replaced the bulb. 'Problem' gone.

I get around 19mpg around town and I got 26 on a mixed (70% highway) tankfull. It had 121K on the odo when I bought it last fall. Rides like a new car.

We've had our W210 wagon for 15 months and have put about 18K miles on it in that time. The only thing I can really complain about is the fact that it likes to eat headlight bulbs. I think we've had 3 of them burn out, plus a couple of the driving lamps (the smaller oval lights next to the grille). Aside from that, it has been a dream to own. It is like a night and day comparison to our W202, which has simliar mileage (100K vs. about 85K on the 210) but is 6 years old. The W202 has cost way more to operate.

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Jonathan

2011 Mazda2
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1994 C280 (retired)

I've had my 2001 210 wagon for 3.5 years and about 35K miles. It is a Starmarked car from the local dealer. About 3.5 years old and 20K miles when purchased.

Have replaced a taillight or two. So far no headlight or marker bulbs. One window regulator has been replaced. Replaced one headrest motor that was intermittent. Replaced the instrument cluster - one pixel had failed. Got a new MAF recently.

That's the total list of repairs. I've recently gone through a bunch of normal maintenance - new tires, plugs, A service. Replaced the original battery just this month.

There are two things about the car which annoy me. It has a few creaks & rattles, more than are appropriate for a Benz. Most are back in the hatch & cargo area. I've fixed the worst offenders, but it should be better. Second, it's a bit noisy at highway speeds. There's too much wind noise. My diesel 124 wagon was much quieter.

My $.02,

- JimY

instrument cluster replaced because one pixel had failed? wow!

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1996 E320 since 1/16/08, 171K miles as of Feb 2011

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1989 300CE - R.I.P. Dec 29 2007
Other MBs (sold): 1992 300E-24 - 1979 350SLC - 1984 230E - 1990 300CE

One word - Starmark.

- JimY