1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Pros: Excellent handling, features

Cons: price of service

The Bottom Line: Styling is slightly less silly than later models. Other than minor key problems, it's a dream.

Review: I have the station wagon model of the E320, which replaced a C220 (my first venture into the world of Mercedes cars). I had leased the C220, and when the lease ended, I went looking for a replacement that was as comfortable as the 220, but had a bit...

Pros: Quality, Value & Performance

Cons: Paint Maintenance

Review: Have owned my 97 E-420 for close to 3 years. It was purchased pre-owned after 8 months use by 1st owner. The car came with every option available with the exception of the sport package.

We bought the car because of its styling and...

Pros: Ride, luxurious appointments,

Cons: Price, repair history

Review: This MB can be the answer to the car lovers dream. Roomy interior, wonderful ride quality, nicely appointed interior. It feels like class every time you sit in it.
We bought ours new at the beginning of the '97 model year and were thrilled to have a...

Pros: Great Value, Flawless V6, Beautiful Ride

Cons: Expensive Regular Maintanence (As with any MB)

Review: The Mercedes-Benz E320 is by far the absolute best value of any MB. This car is beautifully detailed for the $42,000 price. As long as I have owned this car I have only had one complaint. I have broken it down below into sections enjoy!

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Pros: Quality build, performance, prestige

Cons: Expensive regular maintenance, paint maintenance

The Bottom Line: Excellent value and performance in a high-end, luxury performance sedan.

Review: If you are in the market for a luxury vehicle and don't relish spending 50K or more, consider purchasing a used, 3-5 year old Mercedes E Class vehicle. I recently purchased a used, 1997 Mercedes E420 Sport instead of a new Acura or Lincoln and I...

Pros: reliable, great features

Cons: too small for family with babies

Review: I leased my MBZ C280 right before we got pregnant. I was driving a Jeep Wrangler at the time, and knew we needed more of a family car, with 4 doors! Safety was also a big issue with me. So, we looked at the Mercedes. I loved it. I loved the car's...

Pros: fun to drive

Cons: price

Review: The Mercedes Benz E320 has sleek lines that were mastered by the MB engineers in Germany. While the car comes in the standard colors, the black opal option is by far my favorite. Although there is an up charge for the metallic paint, it is well worth...

Pros: Largest trunk, Roomy, Safe, Versatile

Cons: Not enough extras thrown in for free.

Review: I currently own a Mercedes Station Wagon E280 4-Matic. Of all the cars I have driven and bought over the years, this has to be the most versatile. Never have I been able to use my car to do so many different things. From do the shopping, to moving...

Pros: Highest quality combination of comfort, safety and ride integrity

Cons: It will never be a sports sedan, but wanting to go faster is not what a family car is

Review: I purchased this 1997 model in Sept of 1996, one of the first C-230's for the US market. Having driven a BMW 325 for the previous four years I admit to being spoiled by BMW performance. The children grew and the back of the bimmer just did not cut it....

Pros: sports car handling, great acceleration, safety

Cons: none as far as I am concerned

Review: I always thought that I had a keen appreciation for good cars. As a young woman I chose Sports Cars and thought I would never be happier than when rounding steep curves in my little Porsche, later Z, 'Vette, etc. However, as a mature woman who drives a...