Potential buyer
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2010 E550
Potential buyer
Hey everyone,
I am currently looking at buying a 2012 C350, so I am hoping you guys can answer some questions and give advice if you can.
My Cadillac STS has just died on me, and I rather finish paying it off then to pay more money to fix it.
I currently drive for a living so having a better gas mileage car is more of a concern to me now. So my first question is what are you guys averaging for mileage? I just spoke to someone who got a C350 coupe with in the last month and he is saying hes getting around 650kms/400miles per tank. He said he drives fast and slow. Does that sound right to you guys?
My next question is what is the reliability on these cars, and is there anything I should look for when checking one out? My STS had electrical issues and I am wondering if this car has any problems like that?
For trim packages is there a difference between USA and Canada or even state to state? What package has the 18 inch AMG rims, and backup camera? How rare is ash interior?
What should I be able to get for roughly 30k dollars? In Toronto there's a sedan and coupe with 68-72k KMS on it roughly both going for 30k. I did a quick check in New York state, and for that price I can get roughly half the KMS. I also did anther search in California and I can get a car with roughly a quarter of the miles of the Toronto cars for 30k. What seems like a good price/kms/package point?
That's all I have for now. Any information is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I am currently looking at buying a 2012 C350, so I am hoping you guys can answer some questions and give advice if you can.
My Cadillac STS has just died on me, and I rather finish paying it off then to pay more money to fix it.
I currently drive for a living so having a better gas mileage car is more of a concern to me now. So my first question is what are you guys averaging for mileage? I just spoke to someone who got a C350 coupe with in the last month and he is saying hes getting around 650kms/400miles per tank. He said he drives fast and slow. Does that sound right to you guys?
My next question is what is the reliability on these cars, and is there anything I should look for when checking one out? My STS had electrical issues and I am wondering if this car has any problems like that?
For trim packages is there a difference between USA and Canada or even state to state? What package has the 18 inch AMG rims, and backup camera? How rare is ash interior?
What should I be able to get for roughly 30k dollars? In Toronto there's a sedan and coupe with 68-72k KMS on it roughly both going for 30k. I did a quick check in New York state, and for that price I can get roughly half the KMS. I also did anther search in California and I can get a car with roughly a quarter of the miles of the Toronto cars for 30k. What seems like a good price/kms/package point?
That's all I have for now. Any information is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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From: New Jersey
2012 C300 sport
In my view gas mileage on these cars it not so good. I have a C300 4matic and get about 24mpg on average. It's been reliable but maintenance costs are high in my opinion.I really like the car so I am willing to put with these costs but I wouldn't commute far with it though.
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From: New Jersey
2012 C300 sport
Did a real quick check and none turn up. Rare cars around here. Almost everyone has a C300 4Matic Sport in white or black Tons of them. Mercedes U.S.A. headquarters is here and employees get deals.
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Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
If you want to see a mileage log for a 2012 C350 just click on my sig. ALTHOUGH....I recently installed a set of oversized Michelin PSS on all 4s so moving forward, my avg MPG is going to be lower.
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Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
Distance between home & office is ~32 freeway miles with a touch of city driving on each end. However because this is my daily driver, I consider it mixed especially when you take account for the rush hour traffic.
Last edited by edgalang; Jul 14, 2014 at 01:11 PM.
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C300 AMG SPORT
Ive owned my C300 4M sport for 18 Months. It had 24,000 miles on it, and I paid $25,800.
Now 68,000 miles.
24.5mpg
Really expensive maintaining
A/c compressor failed at 67k (suction hose too close to the exhaust manifold
Showing signs of a failing power steering pump
No transmission dip stick
Oil change $100 every 10k (not bad)
Transmission service every 40k $450-500
Sensors for everything very difficult to diagnose.
Japanese engineering is so much better.
......but this car looks so good!!!!
Now 68,000 miles.
24.5mpg
Really expensive maintaining
A/c compressor failed at 67k (suction hose too close to the exhaust manifold
Showing signs of a failing power steering pump
No transmission dip stick
Oil change $100 every 10k (not bad)
Transmission service every 40k $450-500
Sensors for everything very difficult to diagnose.
Japanese engineering is so much better.
......but this car looks so good!!!!
Last edited by xzotik1; Jul 14, 2014 at 10:48 PM.
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2010 E550
Your car does look good.
What year is yours, and if you don't mind me asking what state are you in? The reason I am asking the state is because it seems some states are cheaper, and that seems like a good price.
What year is yours, and if you don't mind me asking what state are you in? The reason I am asking the state is because it seems some states are cheaper, and that seems like a good price.
