USED CAR REVIEW: 2002 Mercedes-Benz E200 W210!! | EvoMalaysia.com

It's been a LONG time since I got behind the wheel of the ol' big-eye-small-eye!! One of the last true "built like a tank" Mercs imho, it's lasted a lifetime as it promised to do back when it was launched in 1995.

Designed by Steve Mattin under the wing of legendary Merc designer Bruno Sacco, it shocked the world when it was first unveiled. Many questioned the headlight design especially, wondering if MB had gone insane. But its design has transcended time for sure, as it still looks contemporary.

With almost 30 (Yes, thirty!) variants available in total, including diesel engine'd units overseas, this was the bread-and-butter model of the Merc range, and a worthy successor to the iconic W124. This particular variant is a E200, which means road tax is less than RM300 a year, unlike it's bigger sibling the E280, for which you'll be forking out rm1.6k a year for road tax, in order to enjoy that sonorous 6cyl sound, and oodles of silky-smooth power on tap.

Still an incredibly solid and robust car, this one was bought very cheap and is currently in the process of being restored back to its former glory!! It's really wonderful to see it back on the road 🙏🏽😊

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[bryanliew]

I am driving a W210 E200 Kompressor. Bought in 2012 from the 1st owner. It's a very nice car and classic!! More refined than W124. Put a lot of efforts and RM in upkeeping this car in its best driving conditions. It is a good car and quite affordable in the maintenance comparing to newer versions of the same class. Cheers Chris and nice review.

[arjunkarthik]

my dad had one. He bought it new from C&C for Rm340k in 2001 Oct. had many memories in the car. back then I used to follow him to send the car for service and there used to be some accident vehicles around the showroom. there was never one that had damage passed the firewall. these cars were solid. His car was an e200 non-kompressor. as for the wheels on this w210 is from a w124 late model. based on the interior it looks like a UK/Japan spec as C&C didn't have memory seats on the 200s. the higher CC ones had. solid and safe car.

[ekbljb]

Love the sound of those olden day Mercedes..that sound really mimics of those times..

[najmifaizrosni]

My dad had 1 of these also, drove it to Kedah from KL, then go to teluk intan through Beruas, then straight to KL via Sekinchan, didnt feel old at old. He bought it in 2017, no problem until now. Even my younger sister love to drove it around and she love the designs. Yeah I agree with you a car that never get old haha

[jetdin]

my dad still has one today! he bought it in 2002/2003 second hand, for a good price!(bought in uk, brought all the way back here). the e200 2.0 NA engine is crazily solid and bulletproof and not too bad or expensive to maintain. does feel a little underpowered for the car but alas good enough. the gb is a bit jerky but hey its a 20 year old car haha.
some interior plastics are breaking down though.
but the car still has them vault-like solid heavy doors and i love that!

[myma]

Just bought w210 2002 E240 A Garde. Very well maintained inside out for Rm15k. CBU. Engine n gearbox still running smooth.

[azlandin]

Another nice example of classic reviewed. U know the taste, bro... Keep on coming

[kejargunung]

I am driving a 20 year old W210 E280 daily. Despite having a new Perdana and Mazda CX-5. So relaxing and nice. Old is gold and thanks for the review.

[FeeneyStephen]

I have a 2000 E240 2, 6 V6 petrol, with just shy of 60, 000 miles. It is my daily driver, once again, since the C180 petrol car I bought from Mercedes developed engine problems. I get around 30mpg on a run. My good friend calls it Miss Daisy as in the movie. I have had the car for about 10 years and 20, 000 miles.

[khairilanwarismayudin]

Bro your video convinced me to go and buy a W210😁😁😁

[christinelangton]

I have a 1998 E430 4.3 litre Elegance V8 and I paid
$16, 000 cash for it 9 years ago. I just adore the W210s and I love driving it, it's in mint condition as I've had the interior roof lining redone and if something needs to be done on the car I do it. it's Green Black Metalic with original wheels. I live in Queensland Australia and was going to take my mum down to the Great Ocean Road which is a few thousand kilometres round trip but sadly she got dementia and we didn't get there. Long way to go for her to say "where have we been?". This car will last the rest of my driving days.

[moses]

I liked the part where you said the 210 is one of the last built to last a lifetime mercedes :-)

[muazbaharin]

My dad have one. In my own personal experience. This car driving experience was superb compared to new car I've been driving like Vios, Yaris, Myvi and Saga. Although it's old, it's still gold. Easily can reach 160 km/h with little to no vibration. Steady boss.

[yctk]

I love this model as well. Very classic feel.

[naimn]

Hey man just want to say, love your content and the cars you review! Motors which alot of people appreciate or have soft spots for. NICE W126 btw, thinking of getting one after this covid situation has died down

[mustaqimmahmood]

This E class was very popular last 10 years at my city, kemaman.. Popular among engineers and managers there with the logo on the hood. Kaya men!!

[cheahchunkit]

Brilliant commentary .. makes me want to run out & buy one ! Good job !

[adnanmunir]

drove the manual 1996, e200 2.0. Its a fun car to drive. The one i drove was a classic spec with orginal AMG 17 inch rims.

[petertansweeming]

Before this model was available locally, Got to ride in it in taxi driven by a woman working as second job during the weekends. Her full time job is a secretary in Hamburg.

[villsonthong]

I believe some of the car model in 2020 still haven't reach the standard of old mercedes in term of technology and reliability.