Very interesting, very - does anyone have any more real world experience with this vintage of W211's?
I've been reviewing forums etc online and there is some real hatred towards them/ then others say they aren't too bad or just need a lot of work. Some said 'worst car I ever owned' others 'no problems with 200K plus'.
Some think they are the lowpoint of mercedes and not worthy of the name :0

Few points I took away from it all:

The later ones are better. They changed component suppliers and the issues improved.
The suspension on this particular model is more boulevard than sport - was not loved that much.
Nobody likes the electronic brakes on these.
The engine seems like the best thing about it- pretty loved and no major issues. Tranny I couldn't find much on. (5 speed automatic I think)
Some bits inside are nice, but mercedes really cheaped out on some of the plastics and they wear poorly and complaints on build quality and seat wear, and rust.
Others said no issues, good 'bones' just of the subsystems etc were issues.

I think the best synopsis I saw was something along the lines of "it was priced at $50K but it's more like a good $30K car".




Does this one have the upgraded seats by chance?
I welcome your opinion too Tyler, but of course you've got a horse in this race.
*do you recall the major service/repairs this one had?

Ross

My father-in-law owns a 2006 CDI with 100k on the ticker and swears by it. No major maintence issues. Prior to that, it had been volvos for 20 years and he'll never go back. My uncle owns a 2005 that he bought brand new after I convinced them them of the diesel route. They have about 50k on their's with no issues. Every car line will have their issues, but I think no one build them better than MB.

And the MB Tex seating is the way to go.

Yup, every generation E-class has always had its strong and weak points. I've never seen a rusted W211, but lots of rusty W210s. 124s had head gaskets, evaporators, 123s vacuum issues, on and on.

For the record, the electronic brakes are warrantied until 3-30-2016 or unlimited mileage according to MB of Sugarland.

I've never seen any recurring issues with the chassis.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

I have a bunch of answers and opinion on your questions, but would suggest you open a new thread rather than turning Tyler's advert into a general discussion of the 211 chassis.

Yup, I think it rides and handles fantastically. Other than the stiffening function the airmatic does not seem to be worth it to me.

This one is a reluctant sale anyway, as I'm in no hurry. Don't know when I'll find a deal like this one again, and from a cost per mile standpoint with all of my driving, it would pay for itself in 3-4 years versus driving my Roadmaster wagon. I also have a 2004 E320 4-matic and the CDI out accelerates that car easily.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Good point -I was actually thinking the same thing today; will start a new thread on the 211.

Those are great cars!

My uncle has a 2007 E350 4Matich he bought new and he has never had a problem with it. Drives it to FL for the winter every fall, and back up in the spring, think he has about 50k on it.

I'm very tempted to grab it when he trades it off for an A6 in a year.

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1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Great car. Please check your PM's.

Graham

Sale pending to forum member Tim Freeh.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Nice job Tim. Saves me from having to buy it

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1999 C230 Custom 5-Speed Manual

Talked to Tim yesterday afternoon.

He was just entering Maryland on I-68 and had driven over 800 miles on the first tank, and averaged 41 point something mpg running between 70-85 mph.

Impressive.

Jim

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14 E250 BlueTEC black. 45k miles
95 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 66k miles
94 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 152k miles
85 300TD 4 spd man, euro bumpers and lights, 15" Pentas dark blue 274k miles

Interesting discussion. Sounds like if/when the time ever comes, an 06 CDI is a logical next step for me if I want to make a quantum leap forward....currently 91/92 300D. Very content for now, though.

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14 E250 Bluetec "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 153k miles
06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 171k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU
91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion

19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi
Fourteen other MB's owned and sold
1961 Very Tolerant Wife

If you want to remain contented I'd recommend that you never drive a CDI.

Add me to the list of Tyler's happy customers, the car was exactly as described and Tyler was a joy to work with.

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98 Dodge-Cummins pickup (123k)
13 GLK250 (135k)
06 E320CDI (323K)
16 C300 (62K)
82 300GD Gelaendewagen (54K)

Yeah....glad to see it went to a forum member.

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2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

I'm sure you're right about that!

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14 E250 Bluetec "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 153k miles
06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 171k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU
91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion

19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi
Fourteen other MB's owned and sold
1961 Very Tolerant Wife