The problems with the balance shaft and idler gear were solved by 2008. If
you're looking at at 2007 or 2008, check the VIN and engine serial number.
Avoid 2004-2006.
I can't vouch for the M272 otherwise, as I've never owned one.
On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, at 14:55, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
what about 2013 350? asking for a friend.
On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, 3:53 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I would agree. 211s are a step up from the 210 which is a very solid car.
> Neither particularly exciting but the 211 E500 can be quite entertaining. I
> don’t
I would agree. 211s are a step up from the 210 which is a very solid car.
Neither particularly exciting but the 211 E500 can be quite entertaining. I
don’t think they are too temperamental or difficult to work on, the biggest
issue is the 722.9 transmission but a E320 4matic has the 722.6 which
Thank you for your input. I shall pass it along.
Randy
On 04/07/2023 12:58 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
my w211 2005 E320 4matic has been a terrific car. almost 200k miles. MB
replaced fuel tank on recall. Soulless compared to w123 & w124 but very
good MB
On Sun, Jul 2, 2023, 9:58 PM
my w211 2005 E320 4matic has been a terrific car. almost 200k miles. MB
replaced fuel tank on recall. Soulless compared to w123 & w124 but very
good MB
On Sun, Jul 2, 2023, 9:58 PM mitch--- via Mercedes
wrote:
> On 2023-07-02 21:53, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
> > A friend has expressed
I am sure he could but I don't know that he will. His name is Paul and
he is trained as a lawyer but is not currently practicing. He moved from
Toronto to Halifax, Nova Scotia to help care for aging parents who have
now both passed away. He has been talking to an independent repair shop
run
Avoid early M272 and M273 (Model Years 2004-2008) with the balance shaft or
timing chain idler gear problems.
https://www.mercedesmedic.com/check-my-mercedes-benz-for-balance-shaft-issue-by-vin-m272273/
On Sun, Jul 2, 2023, at 20:53, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
> A friend has expressed
On 2023-07-02 21:53, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
A friend has expressed interest in acquiring a used Mercedes sedan.
Nothing too new or expensive. What should he look for and what should
he avoid?
I know you folks talk about this sort of thing often but I have not
been looking to buy
A friend has expressed interest in acquiring a used Mercedes sedan.
Nothing too new or expensive. What should he look for and what should he
avoid?
I know you folks talk about this sort of thing often but I have not been
looking to buy so I have not made notes.
Randy
