philesk

Our 2009 E350 CPO was just wrecked. It had AMG kit and P1 plus a couple of options. Insurance company will total the car.

My wife wants another M-B so I see a bunch of 2009-2013 CPO cars available in our market area (No. Calif.) for $18-38k.

Is there a compelling reason to avoid any particular model year(s) or options?

Conversely, is there a compelling reason to pay more money for a later model year or option?

thenew3

the 2012 and newer will have the newer M276 engine which is more powerful plus more fuel efficient. You should be able to get a pretty well equipped 2012 for around $38k.

wanderfalke

There is trunk money available on 2014's now with some shrew negotiating you may be able to get almost 10k off new. You will end up with better brake,rotors tires,paint and warranty ect.

philesk

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see what I can do. Probably put me @ $46k+ with options we want (P02, Palladium paint) which is about $13k more than the 2012 we looked at last night...

VegasE

Just got my 2012 CPO, nicely equipped, with 15K miles for $34K in SoCal. Did the deal over the phone with Simonson, flew down, and drove home. Prices there much cheaper than here in Vegas. They presently have a 2013 with 18K miles for $34K with 2+ years left on the factory warranty plus the CPO extension. I don't like black or I'd have bought that one.

philesk

Similar to one we saw last night. 2012 w/P2 pkg, almost 2 years left on warranty (sold 09/12). With the CPO warranty and 2 year extended, I would have warranty coverage until Sept, 2019 . All warranties are additive and CPO and extended are now unlimited mileage.

Hopefully this is enough to coverage to protect against future problems with the new GDI engine.

philesk

Bought on Friday, a 2013 CPO E350, 18,900 miles, P2, Lane assist, Parktronic, walnut burl wood trim, tenorite gray metallic, anthracite MB-Tex (which BTW looks like real leather, unlike the MB-Tex used in our defunct 2009), sport steering wheel, AMG body kit, wheels, suspension, split rear seats, bu camera, keyless-go, trunk spoiler, comfort tray in trunk, 115v receptacle. Probably left out some stuff. It was a 2-year lease return from a local owner. $37k and dealer has agreed to repair the scratches & gouges on the underside of the front bumper cover (typical on AMG bumper covers) and paint front & rear bumper covers. These were not bad enough to qualify for correction Under CPO but my wife is VERY fussy about HER car. I also bought the Wheel & Tire Insurance from the dealer because it can only be purchased in conjunction with the car purchase, but I did get a slight discount on that just by asking.

I will shop for Pre-paid Maintenance and Extended Warranties.

wanderfalke

Nicely done!