Effectively. I’ve a W210 2000 Mercedes E430. I not too long ago got here into one other automotive and didn’t want 3 however like driving the E430 a lot determined to maintain it, It’s nice to drive, will get good mileage (have gotten 27 on the freeway, normally ~20 on the town), and has loads of energy.
Earlier than all of this silliness began I assumed it was price perhaps $4,000 – for a 1 proprietor (in household) automotive with (then) 120,000 miles. My ins firm says it’s price extra now however I’ll nonetheless maintain it.
The factor is, like lots of previous Mercedes they depreciate such that many later house owners don’t take fundamental care of them. Many are in dreadful situation.
Search for a 1-2 proprietor with upkeep data. And ensure that transmission has had fluid/filter modifications each 50K miles or so. And with its FSS (Versatile service System) it ought to have had artificial oil.
They’re on the market. For those who can’t discover an E430, its cousin the E320 (identical engine however a V6) is plentiful. The E430 was about $8,000 extra and along with the nice M113 V8, had a greater sound system, totally different wheels, and so forth.
Lastly they’d a serious face elevate with over 1800 modifications in mannequin yr 2000. The 2000-2002 (2003 for the wagon) is the candy spot for me.
If the W210 E-Class was adequate for Tony and Carmella Soprano, it’s adequate for the likes of you and me. You additionally need to get the wagon, and no matter you do, don’t have an affair with the salesperson.
