Sold my 1995 E320 - 288Kmiles on the clock. The unsolved limp mode problem and Chicago winters made me do it. Great car.

I have been driving a 2004 Lexes GS430 and it's not the same car for sure. So now I'm hunting for a 2002 E320.

Having maintained my '95 for 10 years with the help of all members on this forum - is the 2002 the same as the 1995 for major issues - like the head gasket?

Thanks for sharing your wisdom

Tom Latos

2002 E320 has a different engine entirely. It's a V6 and has no head gasket problems.

My E430 is one of the most trouble free cars I've ever owned.

I think 2000-2002 E320 and E430's are among the most sorted and reliable cars MB ever made.

There is only a 1-2 mpg penalty in the E430 vs. the E320, so don't rule out the V8.

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Paul S.

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".