2011 E350 vs 2012 E350 Coupe
10-05-2015, 05:45 PM
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2011 E350 vs 2012 E350 Coupe
Hello all,
Almost made a purchase yesterday, but wanted to get more feedback from the board.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/5251409237.html this was the car I was going to purchase, guy wouldn't budge lower than 25+tax.
Wondering if I could get some input on it?
I know the 2012 has a stronger engine, anything else significantly worth waiting for?
Almost made a purchase yesterday, but wanted to get more feedback from the board.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/5251409237.html this was the car I was going to purchase, guy wouldn't budge lower than 25+tax.
Wondering if I could get some input on it?
I know the 2012 has a stronger engine, anything else significantly worth waiting for?
10-07-2015, 11:35 AM
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2012 C63; 2011 E350 Coupe
Fair price. Service records? CarFax? If you cannot get records, walk away. If you can find out where it was serviced, you can obtain history by giving the dealer the VIN #.
I have an '11 E350 similarly equipped and love it. Bought it two years ago with 17,000 miles. Now have 25K.
Not sure of any major upgrades to the '12, but I think the aux cables were moved to the center console from the glove box. That's where they are on my '12 C63.
I have an '11 E350 similarly equipped and love it. Bought it two years ago with 17,000 miles. Now have 25K.
Not sure of any major upgrades to the '12, but I think the aux cables were moved to the center console from the glove box. That's where they are on my '12 C63.
10-07-2015, 11:41 AM
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Fair price. Service records? CarFax? If you cannot get records, walk away. If you can find out where it was serviced, you can obtain history by giving the dealer the VIN #.
I have an '11 E350 similarly equipped and love it. Bought it two years ago with 17,000 miles. Now have 25K.
Not sure of any major upgrades to the '12, but I think the aux cables were moved to the center console from the glove box. That's where they are on my '12 C63.
I have an '11 E350 similarly equipped and love it. Bought it two years ago with 17,000 miles. Now have 25K.
Not sure of any major upgrades to the '12, but I think the aux cables were moved to the center console from the glove box. That's where they are on my '12 C63.
The Carfax showed two owners. Originally purchased in VA and most recently sold at a SoCal auction
There were 7 service records shown according to the Carfax, all done at MB. I can give the dealer the VIN to verify, I pulled up my own Carfax because I don't ever trust the ones they give.
Clean title and no damages reported.
The car has the P1 package I'm assuming but not the P2? Not sure if there is a significant difference.
Going from almost 270 to 300 hp I'm sure will make a difference as well as 2 more mpg, but not sure if that justifies another 5-6k in cost.
Although the car is out of warranty, I always get my European cars serviced by my uncle who has never charged me for anything and I've had my BMW for 8 years now running.
Thanks!
10-07-2015, 02:26 PM
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Do not trust car fax, do a pre-buy inspection, before i bought mine, I had found a fully loaded 2014 E550 coupe at local Lexus dealership, it had clean car fax report, after close inspection, even with my untrained eyes, I could tell the car had been in some kind of accident. Talked to the manager they were willing to fix everything but we could not agree on the final price.
10-08-2015, 09:46 AM
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2012 C63; 2011 E350 Coupe
Hello thank you for the response
The Carfax showed two owners. Originally purchased in VA and most recently sold at a SoCal auction
There were 7 service records shown according to the Carfax, all done at MB. I can give the dealer the VIN to verify, I pulled up my own Carfax because I don't ever trust the ones they give.
Clean title and no damages reported.
The car has the P1 package I'm assuming but not the P2? Not sure if there is a significant difference.
Going from almost 270 to 300 hp I'm sure will make a difference as well as 2 more mpg, but not sure if that justifies another 5-6k in cost.
Although the car is out of warranty, I always get my European cars serviced by my uncle who has never charged me for anything and I've had my BMW for 8 years now running.
Thanks!
The Carfax showed two owners. Originally purchased in VA and most recently sold at a SoCal auction
There were 7 service records shown according to the Carfax, all done at MB. I can give the dealer the VIN to verify, I pulled up my own Carfax because I don't ever trust the ones they give.
Clean title and no damages reported.
The car has the P1 package I'm assuming but not the P2? Not sure if there is a significant difference.
Going from almost 270 to 300 hp I'm sure will make a difference as well as 2 more mpg, but not sure if that justifies another 5-6k in cost.
Although the car is out of warranty, I always get my European cars serviced by my uncle who has never charged me for anything and I've had my BMW for 8 years now running.
Thanks!
I've got the 270HP version. By adding a SprintBooster, the car has all the pickup I need in city driving. SB doesn't add more HP, but really increases throttle response.
