Now '94 E420. What next? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

wjm · #1 04-16-2004, 06:10 PM

So, I have a 94 E420 which I LOVE LOVE LOVE! Unfortunately, I know it won't last forever... although I plan to keep it until it dies.

This has been a great car. Given that, what other Mercedes model would you recommend for me to consider in the future. Reliability, of course, would be my #1 concern.

Thanks in advance!

Willy

Ali Al-Chalabi · #2 04-16-2004, 11:15 PM

The W202 is a well-built car. How about a C36?

zeronero · #3 04-17-2004, 12:15 AM

If you want to stick with the 4 door sedan I would recommend a W210.

deanyel · #4 04-19-2004, 12:22 AM

I guess planning ahead is a good thing, but if you are going to keep the 420 till it dies you're asking the question waaaaaay too early.

wjm · #5 04-19-2004, 12:24 AM

I know I know. Just want to be prepared.

I think the w210 is probably a good choice, but with the problems being reported regarding Crankshaft Balancer Failure, I'm a bit scared.

Willy

Rocky · #6 04-19-2004, 07:02 AM

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Originally posted by Ali Al-Chalabi
The W202 is a well-built car. How about a C36?

bad bad advice.

Holson Adi · #7 04-19-2004, 10:33 AM

I drive a 1995 E420 and often times I feel like getting a newer car or even an older (more charming) mercedes.

The later model w210s catch my eye. Particularly the E430 V8s or E55s :-D or the E300 diesels. (Yes... diesels of V8s for me)

and supposedly those E430s are really reliable.

If you wanna keep it in the same 'class' I could only think of that car or the newest W211.

The W208 CLK is also a nice car. It's got a beefy stance and with a V8 it also sounds great. The interior doesn't look that nice though.

oh... What about a BMW E39? That is a nice looking car for sure. Not sure how reliable they are though. A late model 6-speed 540i with the Sport Package looks great inside and out

In fact, I'd take an E39 over a W210.

zeronero · #8 04-19-2004, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by Holson Adi
In fact, I'd take an E39 over a W210.

I agree, I've driven several of both those models and feel that the BMW is a more solid, better built car. The perfect model would be the 528i 5-speed with the sport package. The V8, I've heard doesn't have the same reliability.

Holson Adi · #9 04-19-2004, 08:29 PM

Another thing about the V8 is the recirculating ball steering? If I'm not wrong, the 528i actually has rack and pinion... weird stuff..

miktvk · #10 04-20-2004, 04:31 PM

Holson, if you ever feel like its time to sell the E420, please let me know. Just this past Jan I let one nearly as nice as yours go because I wasn't fast enough.

I see by the plate surround yours is a Hatch-sourced beauty, nice. Was window shopping there on Sunday; I live in Acton.

Mike T.