Buying my first MB
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Buying my first MB
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I'm in the process of buying my first MB, it will be a w211, but i haven't decided yet what year to get, i was set on a 07-08, but, when i arrived to my local dealer to see what the have in stock, the seller have a few 07 with 60-80k miles, a 03 with 35k, and 04 with 42k.
When i ask about then he told to get the 03 or 04 because of the price difference, and that it will make no sense to spend the extra money on the 07, cause the 03-04 are in perfect condition (according to him).
07-08 are $20,000 and 03-04 $13,000, i like the 07 look better, but given that i have plans on getting e63 front look that wont matter.
My concern is about maintenance on the 03-04, cause in my research they have the most problems, and the 07 have a lot of those fixed, but price difference is really big 07 cost 53% more than 04.
What would you do??
I'm in the process of buying my first MB, it will be a w211, but i haven't decided yet what year to get, i was set on a 07-08, but, when i arrived to my local dealer to see what the have in stock, the seller have a few 07 with 60-80k miles, a 03 with 35k, and 04 with 42k.
When i ask about then he told to get the 03 or 04 because of the price difference, and that it will make no sense to spend the extra money on the 07, cause the 03-04 are in perfect condition (according to him).
07-08 are $20,000 and 03-04 $13,000, i like the 07 look better, but given that i have plans on getting e63 front look that wont matter.
My concern is about maintenance on the 03-04, cause in my research they have the most problems, and the 07 have a lot of those fixed, but price difference is really big 07 cost 53% more than 04.
What would you do??
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I just had this same dilema here a few weeks back. I decided to stick with an 09, and only an 09. As they got the upgraded Command systems, and they are the last year before the w212 change over.
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The thing is I'm in Dominican Republic an prices here are higher than yours, I found a few 03 for $10k I will check then today and go to the dealer for some maintenance history.
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$13K for a 2003 seems a bit high.
I paid $15K for my 2005 CDI 18 months ago. My Brother paid $13K for his pristine 2003 at the same time.
I paid $15K for my 2005 CDI 18 months ago. My Brother paid $13K for his pristine 2003 at the same time.
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I have seen a few cars, some look really nice, other not so much, I'm set on 2 one have 35k but I don't like the color, and the other 2 have around 55k and I like the color, interior don't look that great, door panel are kind of cracked, sun is really hard here, so I'll probably replace those.
I'll take the one I choose to the dealer for a verification of the car, what things should I point out to the dealer to look for?
I'll take the one I choose to the dealer for a verification of the car, what things should I point out to the dealer to look for?
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Stay away from 2003 models!!! Many of us 03 owners had nothing but nightmare. It will cost you plenty to repair. I sold mine in 2012 (60K miles) with potential repair of SBC, airmatic, and gas fume issues which would have cost me easily 5K to repair. The car ran like a charm you would never know the potential huge repair bills. Gas fumes problem stretches for many model years including 07.
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I just found an 06 e280 with 45k on, the sbs has already been replaced, that's a peace of mind.
Tomorrow ill take to the dealer and if everything is alright I'll purchase tomorrow.
Tomorrow ill take to the dealer and if everything is alright I'll purchase tomorrow.