Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate E320 V6 Avantgarde 5d Auto (5) (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very poor due to unreliability. Did not get quality we were charged for.
Costs
What you would expect from a heavy, big car - low mpg.
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On the road
Driving
In the dry - fine although rolls a bit. In the wet quite a different story - highly unstable - aquaplanes.
Performance
Suprisingly nippy for such a big car.
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Living with it
Reliability
Started innocuously with cracked windscreen water bottle (delivered like this). Led onto new catalytic converter in first 1,000 miles, next new petrol guage, new air conditioning unit - last straw new gear box seal - all within 2 1/2 years.
Image
One of the better looking estates - no comment about the brand image.
Comfort
Very comfortable on long journeys - plenty of room.
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Security and Service
Security
Never tested.
Service
Absolutely appalling. Complete disinterest and indifference concerning all the faults with the vehicle.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Needed new air conditioning unit, new petrol guage, new catalytic converter and new gear box seal.
Other
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