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04-16-2015, 06:59 AM
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2012 E550 4MATIC
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Hello all, I'm looking to purchase a '12 E550. It has less than 20k miles but since it is a 2012 model that was actually built in 2011, it has less than a year left on the original warranty. Can I get comments on the general reliability of these cars? With less than 20k should the soon to expire warranty really be an issue to consider?
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04-16-2015, 08:04 AM
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tread carefully, my 2011 E had issues after I traded it in........that's after I didn't own it
04-16-2015, 09:01 AM
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2008 E320 Bluetec (until 11/14), 2001 SLK 320, 2004 Volvo V70, 1972 MGB, 2013 E350
Get extended warranty, best money you will ever spend. These cars can be very expensive to repair.
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2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
Pick up April issue of Consumer Reports magazine-it's the car issue and check out truedelta.com.
However, you are looking at a 550 and most reporting has been done on the 350. The E350, RWD, V6 is one of the most reliable cars MB makes. BUT, MB makes some pretty unreliable and expensive to repair cars.
Even though I only drive my E350 about 3,000 miles per year, I still got the extended MBUSA warranty. As noted above, repairs can be expensive. If you don't use it, consider it peace of mind the same as insurance.
However, you are looking at a 550 and most reporting has been done on the 350. The E350, RWD, V6 is one of the most reliable cars MB makes. BUT, MB makes some pretty unreliable and expensive to repair cars.
Even though I only drive my E350 about 3,000 miles per year, I still got the extended MBUSA warranty. As noted above, repairs can be expensive. If you don't use it, consider it peace of mind the same as insurance.
04-16-2015, 07:05 PM
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Here's a couple of threads to read, if you haven't already. Happy shopping!
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...tats-asap.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...2012-used.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-purchase.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...tats-asap.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...2012-used.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-purchase.html
Last edited by Johnny Rad; 04-21-2015 at 12:04 PM.
04-16-2015, 07:59 PM
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you can buy the MB ELW up until the car goes out of warranty. So if you're unsure, drive it for a year or so and then decide if ELW gives you the piece of mind you need.
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sorry for the late reply, first, ......... second hand info from the salesman, but, it was having transfer case and cooling issue's.......I traded it towards another car and they didn't even look it over......just gave me a figure....
OP:
the 550 has great power, enjoy the ride and share some pix
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the 550 has great power, enjoy the ride and share some pix
04-24-2015, 11:12 AM
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sorry for the late reply, first, ......... second hand info from the salesman, but, it was having transfer case and cooling issue's.......I traded it towards another car and they didn't even look it over......just gave me a figure....
OP:
the 550 has great power, enjoy the ride and share some pix
OP:
the 550 has great power, enjoy the ride and share some pix
Transfer case was a big constant ongoing problem with the previous generation, seems like they may have some bugs to iron out still on w212.
