Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon E320 Avantgarde 4d Auto (4) (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
What you expect for a Merc.
Costs
What you expect for a Merc. 27mpg average.
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On the road
Driving
Avantgarde suspension is very hard - beware. Ride is adequate on smooth surfaces, appalling on bumpy UK roads. Rocks side to side a lot in a straight line, though corners flat! On the other hand, handling is good - and the faster the better. M-way stable.
Performance
E320 moves well, but I expected a bit more bottom end 'grunt'. Flies when it gets to 4500rpm.
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Living with it
Reliability
No comment as yet.
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It's an E-class!
Comfort
Seats not as good as I expected. OK is all I can say, for a Merc. Poor ride doesn't help (see 'Driving').
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Security and Service
Security
No comment.
Service
I find some main dealers very stuffy. They need to come down to earth.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Knock from front end over nbumps - everyone says there's nothing wrong.
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