You never actually clarified why you think the big V8 engine does not suit the car, and I'd like to know why, as I completely disagree. A big lazy V8 coupled with a slushbox transmission is absolutely perfect for a big comfortable family car. It will effortlessly waft down the road without much trouble.
I like them so much I own 2, a 2000 E430 and a2001 E430 Sport. I also owned a 1998 E320 for many years. The V8 is an amazing engine and makes the car quite quick. I can see the same generation E55 becoming a classic as it was much more rare. But these are great cars, much more modern feeling than the W124, of which I still own a 1990 300CE, an amazing car.
I bought a 2001 E430 Avantgarde for £1500 about 6 years ago. Have spent very little on it since and it’s just kept going. Early on I did the water pump but that’s about it. Great cars!
You never actually clarified why you think the big V8 engine does not suit the car, and I'd like to know why, as I completely disagree. A big lazy V8 coupled with a slushbox transmission is absolutely perfect for a big comfortable family car. It will effortlessly waft down the road without much trouble.
W210 estate, might be better suited for turbo diesel
What do you guys think?? More old cars?!
When a 25 years old guy really appreciate an old school Benz, you have my suscirption and vote for sure!!!! 😎🏆.... thanks
Thank you man!! And yesss! Gotta love a well built car :)
I like them so much I own 2, a 2000 E430 and a2001 E430 Sport. I also owned a 1998 E320 for many years. The V8 is an amazing engine and makes the car quite quick. I can see the same generation E55 becoming a classic as it was much more rare. But these are great cars, much more modern feeling than the W124, of which I still own a 1990 300CE, an amazing car.
Great car taste Sir 😎👌
Love the video! From my understanding the mode buttons are S = Standard and W = Wet (takes off in 2nd gear).
Actually it's for Summer and Winter.
@@michelm.61 no standard winter
I am 18 and bought one with 85.000 kilometers on it , love it it drives amazing
Awesome stuff!!
I have the 2001 430 and it’s just a dream. By far leaps and bounds better than my e350.
Oh yeah! Apparently it has An AMG block!
price went up from in last 2 years so ye it will be classic
100%
Did Chrysler actually buy/merge with Mercedes?
They merged yes.. which destroyed mercedes completely for a while 🤔
Bought a mint 2001 clk430 when I was at uni, high miles but only £1,750. Should have kept that one! Great video
Actually glad to hear someone appreciates these cars in this day and age!! 🙌🙌🙌 thanks once again ❤
Keep it, fantastics machines....
This is a Future Classic
I have a 1998 E430 Elegance V8 in Australia and I love it. I will never drive anything else.
Awesome!!
Chrysler never ever owned mercedes benz they team together m.b. rescue chrysler from financial disaster
I think this is more accurate information
do you still have that e430?
Unfortunately not no why?
You just showed me how to open me bonnet
😂🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
I bought a 2001 E430 Avantgarde for £1500 about 6 years ago. Have spent very little on it since and it’s just kept going. Early on I did the water pump but that’s about it. Great cars!