Driven an E500, loved it, driven an E430, thought it was pretty nice(although my dads 540i puts it to shame IMO).

Finally got to drive the bottom basement E320, 1998 model year i beleive. Around town, i was EXTREMELY impressed, and actually regretted spending more on my IS300 than i could have scooped one of those up for.

But THEN i got it out onto the highway....uninspiring at best. I don't know if i've been spoiled by my lexus or what, but i was definately unimpressed. I felt it had decent power, but nothing compared to the E430 or 500(obviously). Additionally, the engine, with only 89k on it, just seeemd raspy when you really pushed it. My lexus engine is silky smooth and sounds amazing.

Just thought i'd share, i'm sure they are fine automobiles but i'm pretty happy with my choice after driving it. One thing i can definatley say is "holy turning radius batman", but that is characteristic of all benzes, their turning radius is simply insane.
R

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83 300SD.......sold
96 integra SE....sold
99 a4 quattro....sold
2001 IS300.......sold
2002 330i.........current.
2004 highlander limited....current.