PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - 2000 E320 should i do it ??

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Originally Posted by oldtown (Post 3144015)

We are still on the hunt, we found a nice 04 e500 for 19k. i have read some horror stories. This particular model seems very very nice. The vehicle has 73k and has some sort of CMC warranty until 12/13. the car has new tires, some extensive warranty work mainly to the transmission, hoses, valve cover gasket has recently been done. the suspension sounds sweet but a nightmare if you get a lemon and it needs to be replaced regardless at 100k for several grand.(so i have heard). the car is a 4matic which she wants for rain and snow, mpg is not an issue as the car will be driven maybe 4000miles a year.

The v8 gets me excited and the car is beautiful, it seems a little pricey but is very nice.

any beta on this vehicle would be appreciated. or should i spend 12k on a 2002 or 2003 with equal miles ????

I would avoid the AWD and the V8s. Stick with the RWD V6. The V8 AWDs may push your buttons with cachet, and look cheap because the resale may not be there versus a V6 RWD. The V6 RWD is all you'll need except on snow and ice you probably shouldn't be Driving on anway. Wagons' weight distribution in a RWD should be adequate.

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Originally Posted by oldtown (Post 3144254)

i have spotted two.
one is the one previously mentioned. the other is burgundy with charcoal interior with 68k one owner, 16500$, i dont know much about the service of the Red car. it is very clean and closer to NC than the other one. there is a 3000$ difference in these cars. the more expensive car has had a lot recent maintenance (or repairs). not sure what to do.

I would buy in-state only, unless there's a reason to travel much further, I'd wait for something local to pop up.