She's been a lady

[oldmerc]

My 1996 E200 has been a great car,purchased in2002 it has been reliable and has only recently started to rust around front wheel arches.
With regret im looking to replace her with a newer model and have struggled to find similar spec model around 2006.
Recently i have been looking at some E350 petrol 211's 2006 but have been somewhat scared about balance shaft/timing chain sprockets wearing resulting in expensive engine rebuilds.
Am i right in saying these faults effect this year and model and are their any other known faults to look out for ?
Great site with some very freindly and experienced members

 

[carat 3.6]

You will miss her when she's gone....

 

[st4]

My 1996 E200 has been a great car,purchased in2002 it has been reliable and has only recently started to rust around front wheel arches.
With regret im looking to replace her with a newer model and have struggled to find similar spec model around 2006.
Recently i have been looking at some E350 petrol 211's 2006 but have been somewhat scared about balance shaft/timing chain sprockets wearing resulting in expensive engine rebuilds.
Am i right in saying these faults effect this year and model and are their any other known faults to look out for ?
Great site with some very freindly and experienced members

Look for an E500 or E320cdi. Both are epic cars

 

[jaymanek]

Recently i have been looking at some E350 petrol 211's 2006 but have been somewhat scared about balance shaft/timing chain sprockets wearing resulting in expensive engine rebuilds.

We sell loads of these engine'd mercedes and never heard of the issue you mention.

 

[neilz]

you will miss her when she's gone....

+1

 

[oldmerc]

Thanks for your replys...hope im wrong but heres the link

http://classactionlawsuitsinthenews....-m273-engines/

 

[oldmerc]

That link doesn't appear to be working...lets try this one.

Mercedes-Benz Class Action Lawsuit Complaint Filed Over Allegedly Defective Balance Shift Gears In Mercedes M272 Engines & Idle Gears in Mercedes M273 Engines | Class Action Lawsuits In The News