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by AlamoLady
Nov 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: reliable, safe, low-maintenance car
Cons: diesel not always convenient to find on the road
Our 1999 E300 Turbodiesel is our third new diesel MBZ, having purchased the 1972 and 1985 models (same color scheme, also!). Obviously, my husband and I are very pleased with these cars. We test-drove both the diesel and the gasoline E320 models one...
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by drcns
Nov 11 '00 - Updated Dec 03 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safety, handling, gas mileage
Cons: Big, bulky exterior, expensive oil changes
To me it's all about safety. I had the luxury of being able to afford a car like this, and I did quite a bit of homework.
I never had a German before and was not particularly eager to purchase one. However, after graduating from the SUV phase...
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by 300ex
Oct 31 '00 - Updated May 23 '01
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: beautiful style, astounding quality inside and out, reliable, roomy, quiet
Cons: Eats oil sometimes rapidly
The Bottom Line: get the diesel.
In October of 1999 I purchased a new 1999 Mercedes Benz E300 Turbodiesel for my wife. When I get to drive it, this is the best luxury car I have ever driven. It handles like it is on rails, it is quiet (phenominal for a diesel!), and has excellent...
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by billhhi
Oct 01 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Acceleration, High Build Quality, Comfort, Handling, GERMAN ENGINEERING!
Cons: Goodyear Eagle LS tires (wore out at 22,000 miles)
SUMMARY: My first Mercedes! I'm sorry I waited so long to buy one. I've always heard about German Engineering...NOW I KNOW! A great automobile. Routine service every 12,000-13,000 miles. No major problems. Their slogan is right "In a perfect...
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by jamesmartinez
Sep 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: drives like a car; very good acceleration; safety features; solid heavy duty construction
Cons: low fuel economy in city driving; excessive noise in freeway driving coming from the sun roof
I bought the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML-430 after test driving and comparing it against the other SUVs. It is just the right size for everyday commute to work. It fits perfectly in my garage and it is easy to find a parking space for it. It is not as gas...
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by Lorin99
Sep 02 '00 - Updated Sep 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No 
Pros: Safe, Stylish & Smooth,
Cons: Overpriced, no luxury, no leg room, impractical.
The money you pay for this vehicle is spent entirely on the name. This is intended to be a luxury SUV. Huh? How do you figure? My previous Ford SUV was more luxurious...
Complaints:
Heated seats. That's it...the entire list of...
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by jck
Aug 13 '00
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: looks great, handles ok
Cons: rattlevile
This is one of the worst cars we've ever owned and I can't wait to get rid
of it. To make a long story short soon after we bought our ml320 problems started to surface on a weekly basis. Let me list a few:
1-front windshield cowl rattles
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by bling
Jun 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: very luxurious,
Cons: very costly
The Mecedes-Benz S-Class cars are one of the most luxurious cars I have ever been in. They offer luxury, comfort, speed, and a lot more other stuff that makes this a great car.
The seats are just perfect with optional heat if you feel a little...
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by rg1
Jun 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great ride, solid construction, good service
Cons: Not too many gadgets, staid interior
I had been looking for a while for cars in the 45-50k range. I checked out the BMW 5 and 7 series, Lexus GS 3 and 400, Audi A6 - Turbo, and the MB E320 and 430. Finally settled on a 1999 E430. Here' why:
I really liked the E320. It is a...
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by etonhall2
Jun 09 '00 - Updated Jul 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Speed, stealth, comfort, ease of use
Cons: Pain to keep clean.
Having been fortunate to have had a succession of fine, fast cars - my wife became pregnant with our second child.
This imminent arrival meant that my then-current car (a '96 Porsche 911 C4) probably wouldn't fit any more. The backseats are...
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by jarelj
Jun 05 '00 - Updated Dec 27 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Styling, performance, features, feel
Cons: Thief-attracting hood ornament
My wife and I spent about 3 months looking for a replacement for our 1998 Honda Accord, which was a solid, reliable car. We wanted something a little more classy, and the Mercedes certainly met that criteria! We looked at several competing models,...
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by Ntel2k
Jun 02 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great engine; Smooth ride; Excellent 4WD system
Cons: HIgh step-in height
The Mercedes ML430 is a very luxurious, yet capable SUV. It has a 4.3 Litre 270hp V-8 engine that is very silent and delivers quick, smooth acceleration (0-60mph in 7.8 seconds). The full-time 4-wheel drive system is excellent with its all-season...
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by frank0405
May 27 '00
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Affordable
Cons: SO ugly it shouldn't be a mercedes!
What happened to the style, Mercedes Benz really slipped on this one. My wife bought one of these damn thing and I wish she hadn't. Sure it's more affordable, but look at it, it's HIDEOUS! Buy and E-class sedan, they are far better. The C-class gets...
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by Super1
May 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Perfectly safe car with great features making one of the most comfortable cars on the market.
Cons: Very expensive for the average american.
The Mercedes S Class is the perfect auto-mobile for the 21st century family. It features 4 airbags in the front of the car. One is on the the steering wheel and the passenger side. Then there are two airbags on the sides under the windows. One of the...
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by samuraishrimp
May 18 '00
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very good
Cons: nothing really
I bought a S-320 and S-500 from Mercedes Benz because I have always trusted Mercedes Benz and have all of my cars bought from Mercedes. I especially love the S-class. The car has perfect control, good speed, good sound system, and it is a very smooth...
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