Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate E320 5d Auto (5) (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You get a lot of car for your money here. I bought this one when it was 7 years old for £6k and it's been worth every penny.
Costs
Two things have gone wrong - a driveshaft broke (£700) and the self leveling compressor broke (£350). Dealer costs are a bit steep though, so I get it done at a local garage.
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On the road
Driving
It's a great cruiser and uterlly brilliant on the motorways. Just eats up the miles. It's a bit vague on the old B roads though.
Performance
I've got the sportline model, but that doesn't mean much. Slightly tighter suspension and slightly more sporty seats.
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Living with it
Reliability
A couple of (expensive) things have gone wrong, but it does have 186,000 miles on the clock and it's still going strong.
Image
Ok, not exactly the sportiest image in the world, but it's still got quite a cache as a Merc.
Comfort
Great big comfortable sofa of a car.
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Security and Service
Security
It's got central locking and an alarm/imobaliser. I can't see any self respecting joyrider wanting a merc estate though!
Service
When I've taken it to Mercedes, the dealer couldn't have been better. John R. Weir in Grangemouth.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
A small oil leak now, but apart form that its still going strong. It's a great engine and pulls this big car really well.
Other
A great car, fantastic for a growing family.
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