Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon E300 DT Elegance 4d Auto (5) (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive to buy, even more expensive to run you'll need to want to be a Merc owner to sustain it.
Costs
Extortionate Merc garage rates and hefty spares pricing can give you a heart attack at times - buy the Merc enthusiaste mage which helps locates cheaper parts and then find a local garage to fit them
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On the road
Driving
In a straight line on smooth or slowly undulating surfaces, the Merc is the best but add a few pot holes and damged surfaces and the ride can be a bit harsh at times.
Performance
Flies but suffers from turbo lag.
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Living with it
Reliability
Why else would you buy Europe's most popular taxi?
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If you want one, look elsewhere grandad.
Comfort
Classy interiors and quality leather ensures that owning a Merc is a luxury choice.
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Security and Service
Security
They are so ugly that no-one would want to nick one.
Service
Expensive, proffesional, as one would expect.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Perfect but glow plugs last about 1 year and cost about £250 inc labour to replace.
Other
Blows bulbs all the time.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes