Black Tire

My family just got a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic. Is there anything to be concerned about this car? I drove the car and it runs great.

Thanks

Eoanou

Just this:

Recall Reason ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Date JUL 07, 2008
Model Affected E CLASS
Potential Units Affected 404


Recall Summary
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.


Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED.


Remedy
DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.


Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2008 070001

Eoanou

I just read that the E350 offers a 7spd automatic transmission in the MY2006 and up, that's neat, also they offer the new 3.5L motor, which is larger than the 2005MY, and offers a 20% increase in HP.

It should be a great drive.

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

Check out mbworld.com. Tons of great info there including recalls, etc.

From the research I have been doing, great cars... although I haven't been focusing on 4Matics since I do not want AWD. But you should love it.

bgsm1th

My Friend just picked up a pristine 07 E350 4MATIC for an absolute STEAL...
Seems their previous reputation proceeds them given their shit resale, but so far, it sounds like these are really solid cars.

Black Tire

Yeh, that was the first thing that came to my mind when I heard my dad was getting it. But after driviing it from the dealership. It felt really solid. Hopefully that feeling lasts.

stright-(paint)balling

electrical has always been a weak point of Benz. just like transmissions of Acura/Honda. I'm not trying to tear down Benz, i'd love to have one but almost every car has 1 or 2 weak spots.

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

^ That's what they said about Audi and we're on our second Audi in 3 years and neither has or ever had electrical issues.

Plus, from what i've read on MBWorld... the further away you are from the 2003 models, the better the reliability... so your 2006 should be good

Black Tire

^ Excellent!

Silver™

I know there were a lot of issues with the 7spd transmissions for the first year or so, but other than that and the electrical gremlins it should be OK.

njzprettyboy

werd, picked up an 06 clk500 late last year----no probs whatsoever...

Black Tire

Here are a couple of photos of it. My dad is getting the interior cleaned and maybe detailed so i'll post photo's of them later. Since this is not my car, there will be no mods for this car.

The Dougler

iTrader: (1)

did they buy it from a merc dealer? if so which one?

phatintegra

I don't know to much about the E class. Why a E350 and not the E550 or E55? anyway congrats. It should have the 7 speed tranny but does it have the paddle shifter?

I own a CLK W209 but next one will be a S65 and I give the CLK to the wife.

Sclass88

Nice car! Very classy and understated

Black Tire

Dad got it at a GM dealership near the DVP. It's still under warranty. I haven't read the specs on the car. Might say it in the owners manual. No peddle shift. It was the fathers choice, so I assumed he wasen't looking for a high powered AMG. Car is in amazing condition.

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

E550 = V8
E55 = Supercharged V8 (plus no 4Matic available)

Maybe they wanted fuel economy to go along with the rest of the perks since the E350 is a V6 and has been known to get 30+ mpg highway. Also, a V6 is cheaper to insure.

FiveLiterCheater

Looks good, I heard the earlier models had a ton of problems but 05 and up are pretty solid.

bgsm1th

If you look at the demographic of people that usually drive the E-class, there are few owners that would actually use/need that extra hp and trq. Drive an E350 sometime and you'll see there's not much left to be desired unless you're an avid driver, in which case the E55 (or expecially the E63) would fit the bill.

phatintegra

The reasson I was asking is I own a CLK 500 and I used to own a S600 over sea before I sold it. To me if your going to get a Merc you off getting the V8s and above. Just don't see myself owning a 6. I guess it's every one preferences.