Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon E300 DT Classic 4d Auto (5) (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent second hand value for money.
Costs
Dealerships are very expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Silky smooth.
Performance
Powerful, but there is about a 2 second delay at the throttle which can catch you out, watch out at roundabouts and the like.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never been a problem.
Image
Image tarnished, by lowering of standards on latest models.
Comfort
Seats are very comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
No deadlocks, but has a good alarm.
Service
Service has declined since MB took over private franchises.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Noisy fuel injector pump replaced at 20k miles, but replacement was the same.
Other
Body panels are soft and suffer from car park dings.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No