Nicely. I’ve a W210 2000 Mercedes E430. I lately got here into one other automobile 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 believed it was value perhaps $4,000 – for a 1 proprietor (in household) automobile with (then) 120,000 miles. My ins firm says it’s value extra now however I’ll nonetheless maintain it.
The factor is, like a number of previous Mercedes they depreciate such that many later homeowners don’t take primary care of them. Many are in dreadful situation.
Search for a 1-2 proprietor with upkeep data. And be sure 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. Should you can’t discover an E430, its cousin the E320 (similar 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, completely different wheels, and many others.
Lastly that they had a serious face carry with over 1800 modifications in mannequin 12 months 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 must get the wagon, and no matter you do, do not need an affair with the salesperson.
Submitted by: wlb50
