crobb65

I just sold my 2010 Jaguar XK Coupe and am looking for a 2011 E-350 or 550. I'd be interested in knowing what I should be looking out for? Are there any issues with that year? And is the performance difference between the two significant?

Pennetta

I still drive my '11 550 Cab daily. The V8 is a hotrod and sounds great. If you turn the electric nannies off, you can spin them from a stop without touching the brakes. It sprints like a scalded cat. I would highly recommend the 550 if the above sounds important.

crobb65

Thanks! Sounds like just what I need.

NCBob

I've got the E350. It is quick, but nothing like the 550. I wish I'd been patient enough to wait for a 550.

crobb65

Thanks. After my last two cars, both Jaguar XK coupes, I was afraid the E-350 would be too tame. From what I've read, the 550 is closer to the XK in terms of performance.

El Beau

I have a 2010 E550, a buddy has the same year 350. I drove a lot of cars, and the 350 isn't bad - certainly not underpowered.

But the 550 has such effortless power - a naturally aspirated motor with a whole lot of torque in a very flat curve - delivers from early on and steadily. In normal driving, it just makes the car feel relaxed, like it's lazing along. Hit the go pedal and it's like an airplane take-off, whoosh!

The mileage penalty is big though. I get 16 in town - 12 if I hit that sport button. On a recent 1900 mile road trip I averaged 22.5 mpg. Ouch.

I go to a shop owned by a friend, former MB dealership mechanic. He's very picky about which motors to own - no V8 BMWs, only their 6's for example - and he has nothing but praise for both the 350 and 550 motors. He said you want to do a transmission flush every 38K miles - more frequent than recommended - because the transmissions in these are a little more sensitive to wear than most. Other than that, he calls them dead reliable, and a much better choice than the new C class I was considering.

crobb65

Thanks for the info!. I drove a 350 yesterday and am going to check out a 550 today. The power of the 350 was underwhelming after the Jaguar XK, which had 385HP and plenty of torque. I think the 550 is much more in line with what I was used to. Also thanks for the transmission tip. Good to know.

Anttribb

I have a 2010 E550 and cannot recommend it enough. Have not had any problems engine wise (knock on wood) and the effortless power is great. I've heard with a tune it only gets better

crobb65

I test drove a 2010 E550 this morning. Wow, same feel power-wise as the XK but a smoother ride. Love it! Gotta get one. Anybody got a n idea what it should cost? 2010 with roughly 22000 miles.

craig001

I shall watch your thread. I just posted a "anything to look out for" thread since I am in negotiations on a 2011 E350 Cab. Obviously these are not Porsches, which is what I came from but as I get older I appreciate the ride and extras more. Good luck in your search.

crobb65

Thanks. I AS far as wht to look out for, A lot of the CarFax reports I've seen on 2010/2011 e350 and e550 coupes mention battery replacements. Not sure why.