Mercedes E-Class (2002-2009) Buying Guide
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by Richard Dredge Prestige comes no more highly regarded than with a Mercedes; perceived as a cut above rivals Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Lexus, the E-Class sums up everything that's great about the world's oldest car maker. Comfortable, well-equipped, safe and practical, the E-Class saloon makes a superb family car. Opt for one of the amazingly capacious estates and you get all this plus one of the biggest load bays available anywhere. |
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High purchase prices High running costs Potential unreliability |
Key Dates | |
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6/02 | The third-generation E-Class saloon arrives. |
8/02 | The 476bhp 5.4-litre V8 E55 AMG debuts. |
5/03 | The E-Class estate goes on sale. |
11/04 | The E350 supersedes the E320. |
6/05 | The E280 replaces the E240 and the E280CDi supersedes the E220CDi. |
7/06 | A facelifted E-Class debuts, with fresh bumpers and lights along with extra equipment. The E63 AMG also arrives. |
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