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Patrick writes:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 4 Dr 300E Sedan Review
Prosbulid quality, looks, comfort, ride quality Conshigh cost of service and OEM parts
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My 300e — My Merc had 90K miles on it when I bought it Sept. 07. The previous 2 owners had taken great care of the car, averaging about 5K miles per year. They body is almost perfect, with just a few small dings, and very good paint. The interior looked showroom even had the original plastic covering front and rear door sills. Unfortunately neither owner had followed the recommended service schedule. They did service based only on mileage, and with so little mileage per year lots of things were dried up and worn out before they were changed. Tranny fluid and filter, fan belts, air filters were left in the car for years. Luckily, after replacing all of the fluids, belts, filters, brake pads, radiator and water pump everything is now fine and dandy. Car is Nautical blue with Palomino leather. Beautiful. Everything is stock, except for a 10 CD changer in the trunk and some coco fiber floor mats. Performance is mediocre at best - its just a 3 litre six, but once you get to 3000 rpm it starts to pull pretty good. Freeway speeds are effortless and smooth. Transmission is smooth and quiet. Brakes are very good, but pedal effort is pretty high. Stops are straight, and fade is minimal in normal conditions. Air conditioning is great, but it probably need a recharge soon. That could be a problem, as it uses the old Freon. There are NO squeaks or rattles, little wind noise and no loose or ill-fitting parts. Two things need attention. The cruise control is inoperative, and I need to replace both front door speakers. The crusie is way too expensive to consider -could be near $900 to fix everything, and the speakers will be difficult to replace and keep stock-looking. So, cost of ownership is high. I paid a high price for the car, and OEM replacement parts are insanely expensive. But the solidness of the ride, high build quality along with classic looks make it a great car.
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Aikane writes:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 4 Dr 300E Sedan Review
Prosquality of build and reliability Conswhen repairs come, parts are not cheap; my mechanic says reapirs should not come often 
65
1990 300 E — My 1990 300 E is a very well made car. The acceleration is a little sluggish sometimes, but when pressed, it can thrust forward when needed. The car is almost 20 years old and still drives and looks like a much newer car. The car has no rattles on bumpy roads which is remarkable for a car of this age. The styling is a little dated in comparison to the streamline models of 2008, but it's style is timeless. The car should hold its own in its classic look for years to come. I am amazed at how a mid-sized sedan can corner. Often it feels like the car is riding on rails around curves. The car is very nice to drive and to ride in. It's gas mileage is decent. I get around 22-24 miles to the gallon. | ||
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Reginald Victor writes:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 4 Dr 300SEL Sedan Review
ProsRefined luxury
55
Awesome Head Turner — I loved everything about this car except for the cost of gas and the type of gas needed for it to run properly. This vehicle had the build quality that made it something I was proud to own. Mercedes knows how to make a vehicle! Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Trina writes:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 4 Dr 300TE 4MATIC AWD Wagon Review
ProsAAA+++ ConsNone for me.
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1990 Mb 300te 4-matic — The straight six is surprisingly torquey. The 4 matic system keeps it glued to the road. We acquired the car in Jan.09 and replaced brakes, cruise module, changed oil and otherwise thorough going over. The exterior is pristine(original paint). Imported from Japan had low kms and the leather looks brand new. Only problem is the material pulling away from the b-pillars. Easy to fix. Mileage has been consistently over 25 mph and maitenance so far had been adding a bit of oil between changes and topping up the 4-matic's hydraulic oil. I love this car. It is solid on the road yet very comfortable. Only option missing is tilt/telescoping wheel. | ||
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Budi writes:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 4 Dr 300E Sedan Review
Prospowerful, luxury interior, fun to drive, easy maintenance. ConsLow mileage of gasoline (because of its conventional engine).
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Mercedes Benz 230e 1990 — This car is the member E-Class type of Mercedes Benz, thus no doubt for its luxury and convenience. This car has 2.3L 4 cylinder engine which is very powerful. But the suspension is not softer as the Masterpiece generation, but still convenience fro everyday driving. The interior is very luxury, with electric seat, leather seat and automatic transmission, makes this car is the most luxury European sedan in 90's era. and the most important is this type of Mercedes Benz use conventional engine (less electrical) makes it easy to maintain. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Christopher writes:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 4 Dr 300TE Wagon Review
Proslots of room Conssome parts are expensive
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Mercedes Wagon — Performance - good for 3.0l station wagon Build Quality - car feels solid. I replaced some rubber parts and 1 wheel bearing Appearance - classic 80's mercedes Cost of Ownership - gas mileage, I once got 28 but have also frequently gotten 16, maintenance Fun Factor - its somewhat fun to srive Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Andrew writes:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 4 Dr 300E Sedan Review
ProsPrestegious, solid build, fun to drive. Conscost of ownership, only premium gasoline.
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Mercedes 1990 300 E — The car has a sleek exterior, mostly sharp lines gives it a perstegious look. The tires are wide to have a better grip on the road. the engine has a fine rumble to it and its a solidly built vehicle. The cons are that parts are expenisve and it requires premium gasoline. The moon roof makes it fun to drive in the summer so no need for AC. | ||
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ks2013 writes:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 4 Dr 300E Sedan Review
ProsTank-like build quality, reliable, comfortable ConsDodgy climate control system
65
One Of The Best Cars Ever — I owned a 1990 300E from Sep. 2011 to Dec. 2012. I bought the car with around 220,000 miles and though it was far from perfect due to age and mileage I have never been more impressed by a vehicle and I have owned a few Bimmers also. The build quality and sheer durability of almost every component of this car still blows my mind. The doors shut with a vault-like slam of solidity. Everything looked, felt, and smelled of high quality even after 22 years. I replaced a window regulator, heater blower fan, few suspension components, and maybe a few other small things. Car handled very well with the classic big Benz spring-loaded cloud type feel. This is an incredible car on the highway. Words just are not enough. If only they still made them like this, I would buy another in a heartbeat. | ||
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Alex writes:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 4 Dr 300SE Sedan Review
ProsThis is the last Mercedes-Benz big body sedan ConsI hate nothing about these cars, reliability, safety, ease of repair, and a great ABS system make this car a joy to own.
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Buy One If You Can Find One :) — We found this car the same day it had been traded in at a Mercedes dealer; they hadn't even cleaned it yet. It is a Japan LHD import, with 47,000 original miles (which is RIDICULOUSLY low), a Webasto engine oil heater, heated seats, the original Becker radio, and a flawless interior. Needless to say we snatched this sucker off the lot before the dealer knew what hit him. A couple of spark plug wires, a tube of grease, a window regulator, and a windshield washer pump later, this car is the most reliable we own and drives like it just came off the lot. It has the bulletproof Mercedes-Benz M103 engine with no oil leaks, and an idle that will pass the quarter test. I learned to parallel park in one of these....They may lumber a bit, and yes the gas mileage is never wonderful, but this is the best riding/driving highway cruiser I have ever driven. Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Simon writes:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 2 Dr 300CE Coupe Review
ProsBuild quality and straight six Conspetrol consumption!
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