Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Buttery! 2001 E430 Sport
Eddie, Yucaipa, CA, 12/09/2019
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Driving this car feels like you're piloting a piece of butter over a pancake on a Saturday morning, and it exudes the vibe of a warm, syrup-enveloped waffle; beautiful and relaxing. The steering feels like you're holding hands with the car's soul and you're both becoming one with the intuition of where you want the car to go, guiding the vessel through a seemingly telepathic interface. There is little resistance or road feel from the steering wheel, but it doesn't feel loosey-goosey either. The throttle is gentle and smooth, but it doesn't lack power at any speed. The engine is stout and sturdy, very quiet under usual circumstances but has a nice bark at WOT. The brakes saved my car's front end and a baby deer's life, so I can't say they're not adequate. My only matter of contention with the brakes is that they're almost too effective at low speeds. Very sensitive, but I'll get used to that. The seats are comfortable, the interior is roomy and of good quality. The AC is unyieldingly powerful and fast, with ergonomic controls. Some quarrels I have with the interior, however, are the lack of effective cupholders in the foreward part of the cabin.. actually I'm not even sure if the aft section has any cupholders.. Anyway, there is one flimsy son of a gun pretending to be folding cupholder that resides within the center console. I can't recommend trusting this cupholder at all, it's about as sturdy as New York-style pizza. This brings me to my next altercation... That flimsy simp of a cupholder will spill a drink right onto the VERY FRAGILE shifter electronics.. Right. On. The shifter. The stock shifter is a handsome design but is by no means practical considering the cupholder location (and its aforementioned inadequacy). There is nothing to seal and protect the sensitive electronics that lie directly underneath the face plates, and the gaps in the shifter are basically inviting liquids and debris inside. Damaging the shifter is a common problem on these cars and you may find that it can cause a host of problems, one of which is limp mode. In some cases, a brand new shifter is required, so should you trust a liquid near the shifter, be prepared to buy a $500 part. Very easy to replace, though. No need to reset the CEL or transmission codes that it sets off, at least not in my case. I recommend modifying both the cupholder/replacing it with a better design, and the shifter. Some sort of sealing on the outer edges of the face plates and a leather boot around the lever sealed to the face plate should suffice, but will visually cover the W/S switch. You would still be able to operate the switch, and the gears are displayed on the dash anyway so there is no problem with what is visually covered by the boot. Now on to the sound system; good speakers and all that, the interior is very well insulated from outside noise and the volume control at the steering wheel is a nice feature. The multiple CD player is a neat thing, but the sound system has no aux/bluetooth inputs, so that's pretty wack. Definitely need to replace the stereo. Overall, this is a swanky and posh automobile (:
E430 Sport
Mike Fruin, 08/30/2004
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Purchased this vehicle as a pre-owned replacement for my 1999 E430...much more car than the Audi A6 or BMW 5 series, both of which were considerations at the time. The 8 cylinder engine, sport suspension, and auto-stick transmission is awesome. A few too many electronics possibly, but a dream to drive none the less.
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E430 Sport
eCLASSic, 04/10/2007
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a timeless vehicle and found a '01 Bril Sil eClassic Sport Edition with all options in superb condition. The drive train is solid and the interior cabin is virtually sound proof. The materials used throughout are of premium quality, unlike Ford. Acceleration is swift and sporty. It's a true gentleman's car and a dream to drive. I'm very pleased.
Awesome Auto
JPF, 06/01/2004
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased this auto at auction and it rocks! I am 6'4" and the car fits with room for someone behind me. The engine is more than you need and it handles great in the mountains. I have owned Bimmers before and this is a softer ride somewhat (which my wife likes) but it is less stressful after one long day in the car. Buy it!
E430 Sport
hgp, 04/27/2003
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Excellent solidity and ride. Very powerful engine and firm ride. Overall, excellent build quality.