Used E500 - Good idea or Bad?

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marksisson@gmail.com - 28 Mar 2006 08:50 GMT

All,
I've been a BMW 540i owner for 5 years and have loved my car. It's got
too many miles now so I'm considering crossing over and trying MB with
a used 2003 E500. Can any share some insight into this car's
reliability? Do they start breaking down after a certain mileage? If
so, what goes wrong and what are some examples of repair costs?

Any other comments about a 2003 E500 would be greatly appreciated. :>

mark

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ws - 29 Mar 2006 05:59 GMT

Mark,

First question is, do you like how the MB drives?

It <ahem> behaves differently </ahem> from a BMW. ;-)

http://www.kenrockwell.com/mbz/2003-e500.htm

Regards,
WS

Of course the E500 engine is less common, and more complex, so...

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> mark

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Dori A Schmetterling - 29 Mar 2006 17:56 GMT

Ahem.. I don't think the squeaking rubber is common to all Mercs.

Mine doesn't have it, and it has more reason to make random noises (it's a
rag-top convertible).

DAS

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maher.esmail@gmail.com - 30 Mar 2006 03:35 GMT

E500 is an excllent vehicle. It comes standard with a V-8 Engine,
AirMatic Air Suspension and 17" 5 spoke alloy wheels. It runs great as
well. I personally think the ride is better than the BMW 5 series. It
shouldnt have problems if you keep it well mantained.

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