Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon E300 DT Elegance 4d Auto (5) (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Full of underbody rust, e.g. engine crossmember.
Costs
Don't use main dealer.
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On the road
Driving
Very nice.
Performance
Goes like a bat out of hell.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never failed me yet.
Image
Ok for over 50s(me).
Comfort
90000 miles and drivers seat is hard.
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Security and Service
Security
One failed break in.
Service
MB sneer at anything over 2 yrs old.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Superb.
Other
Check engine crossmember, these rust away and MB says its a possible design fault, cost £1000 to replace or your wheels could splay if it brakes.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes