'03 E320 vs '89 300E

"Guenter Scholz" wrote in message

> Hi All
>
> I drove the '03 E320 today and found myself rather disapointed
> compared
> to my old '89 300E. What am I missing here? it seemed to me that the
> engine was not as smooth, almost a buzzy quality when accelerating...
> definitely not as quiet as my old warhorse. then driving a V6 Camery
> and
> comparing the two, I didn't think there was all that much difference,
> ie
> the front wheel drive was rather similar wrt engine noise during
> acceleration.
> I'm starting to wonder if aluminum based engines are inherently noiser
> compared to the old cast iron ones.... anyway, rather disapointed.
> Anyone have any thoughts?

I suppose it's a computer to blame.

300E has a siple mechanical accelerating pedal but new one has
electrical and a computer between pedal and engine.

I had before a really great 190E 2,6 but now there is a E240 with V6
engine.

Reg: Harri
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2nd gear start is easily done in newer MB... just keep it in W position as
opposed to S mode.
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Come to think of it, didn't we discuss this before?

Anyway, I think the more recent E and other class interiors (don't know in
what year it started, but after 2001) is very smart. The E320 is VERY
practical, isn't it?

If I ever get rid of my CLK that's probably what I would go for.

Thing is, I do 5K miles or less.

My wife has our old 190E and she sometimes mutters about a newer car, but
come September it'll be back down to a handfull of miles a week because our
son is starting at a school to which we are unlikely to drive very often,
using the Underground instead.

Still, I asked a couple of service managers at my Merc garage and they
advised to avoid A-Class before about 2003/4 and C-Class.

(I only asked about smaller cars.)

B-Class has no issues, they said. Scathing about older As, as you can see.

DAS

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"Guenter Scholz" wrote in message

[...]
> Dory, I was ready to purchase one and took the one who must be obeyed
> along... mistake. Should have given it to her for a birthday present
> Seems only a practical sedan will do ... I then decided on a 2003 E320
> (the
> newer style, and I like to buy a bit older since I'm cheap) didn't
> particular
> like it and TOWMBO thought it was on the gaudy side inside wht with all
> the
> wood trim, swoops etc, I liked it, but who am I to argue. I've now
> decided to
> get the A/C on my 300E (89) fixed.... that was her major problem with it
> since
> she in fact likes the 2nd gear start and the fairly plain/practical inside
> along with lot's of room and very quiet engine. Sooooo, maybe I'm allowed
> to
> buy 'her' a little sports car like the SLK 320 .... she's going to NY with
> our daughter for 10 days soon and I'm planning to possible have something
> at home when she get's back and try to weather the storm....
>
> - cheers, guenter
>
>
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On Apr 17, 2:11 am, "-->> T.G. Lambach <<--" <"T.G. Lambach at
NoHamorSpamcomcast.net"> wrote:
> Yes and Yes!
>
> The V-6 is machined on the 90 degree machines that also make V-8s and
> the 90 degree V-6 has less height than if it were a 60 degree motor.
>

So they can have a lower hood for better aerodynamics and fuel
economy. Plus, they're shorter, so more space to absorb energy in a
crash.

> As to the power comparison between a contemporary 240 V-6 and the 1970s
> 280 straight six --- let's be fair these two motors are 30 years apart!
> Different fuel injection, different engine controls and different
> transmissions and a lighter weight, and more streamlined, car body.
>

Still, my E350 has the same rated hp (268) as a 1995 C36 AMG!

> That's progress.
>
> As to harshness, the 90 degree V-6 and the "sports sedan" trend with
> its, IMHO, oversized tires contribute to that feeling. I was considering
> buying a new E350 but passed for those reasons.
> --
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