I *think* the facelift (2000-2002, 2003 for the wagon) cars have additional structural rigidity, or something related to the safety of the passengers.
Couldn't stop myself. Quote from the '99 crash test. "Additional structural changes were made beginning with the 2000 E class models manufactured after January 2000, so the listed ratings do not apply to the latest models". Links. https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/mercedes-benz/e-class-4-door-sedan/1999 https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/mercedes-benz/e-class-4-door-sedan/2001 Obviously no one intentionally crashes a car. That said, A.M. Booth drove Mercedes for the safety aspect. At least two members here have been in crashes that may have turned out differently in a lesser marque. Safer is better. Worth a thought. Rick _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
