Is it time to get a new car?
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Is it time to get a new car?
I have a 2010 C300 4dr sport with 160k miles. Breaks needs to be replaced. Driver seats are ripping and needs replacing. There's a ding that needs to be repaired with $500 deductible. And I might have a power steering leak as my steering level is extremely low and steering making noise.
There is an 2014 E350 I found for $22k at 46k miles with lots of option but will now add an additional $300+ to my monthly expenditures.
My car has been pretty reliable so far. Never had a car this long and I'm really not sure how reliable it is going forward. Should I upgrade??
There is an 2014 E350 I found for $22k at 46k miles with lots of option but will now add an additional $300+ to my monthly expenditures.
My car has been pretty reliable so far. Never had a car this long and I'm really not sure how reliable it is going forward. Should I upgrade??
Last edited by aznmode; Jul 26, 2019 at 01:24 AM.
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Idk I just sat in one and wasn't that impressed tbh. I expected more rooms like a 5 series.
Also won't drive as fun
Also won't drive as fun
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personally I love the look of the 14's thats the new body style. I'm sure you did your research on common problems in the forums. Try getting a E550 
!!!! honestly the W204 is a gas hog when you look at the comparisons its pretty much the same for a newer E550 lol!
look at whats best for you from all angles. An extra $300 a month is a VERYYYY nice vacation every year.($3600). every 3 years you could buy a Rolex or something that holds value way better, that you can actually have for the rest of your life.
!!!! honestly the W204 is a gas hog when you look at the comparisons its pretty much the same for a newer E550 lol!look at whats best for you from all angles. An extra $300 a month is a VERYYYY nice vacation every year.($3600). every 3 years you could buy a Rolex or something that holds value way better, that you can actually have for the rest of your life.
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personally I love the look of the 14's thats the new body style. I'm sure you did your research on common problems in the forums. Try getting a E550 !!!! honestly the W204 is a gas hog when you look at the comparisons its pretty much the same for a newer E550 lol!
look at whats best for you from all angles. An extra $300 a month is a VERYYYY nice vacation every year.($3600). every 3 years you could buy a Rolex or something that holds value way better, that you can actually have for the rest of your life.
!!!! honestly the W204 is a gas hog when you look at the comparisons its pretty much the same for a newer E550 lol!look at whats best for you from all angles. An extra $300 a month is a VERYYYY nice vacation every year.($3600). every 3 years you could buy a Rolex or something that holds value way better, that you can actually have for the rest of your life.
$300 a month is definitely something i can use else where but I'm just concerned with my car with a lot of mileage on it breaking down sooner than later. New lower mileage car for piece of mind I'm hoping for the next 5 years like what my w204 have provided me til now. If that makes sense.
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I had a 2009 C300 last year but also let it go due to similar problems. I think these cars can last well over 200k miles but they need alot of work but I dont think it becomes worth it at that price point. You can get a 2013 C300 W204 with around 60k miles on it for 11K.
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And no new car bug but mostly worried about this car breaking down. All my friends tell me to get rid of it before it's too late. 160k miles is kind of up there.
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I had a 2009 C300 last year but also let it go due to similar problems. I think these cars can last well over 200k miles but they need alot of work but I dont think it becomes worth it at that price point. You can get a 2013 C300 W204 with around 60k miles on it for 11K.
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When you say "breaking down" what do you have in mind? If you want it to be bullet proof for another 5 years, of course the chance is greater with a newer car with less miles than an older car with more miles. Thinsg like brakes, don't really count as that is a maintenance item you will have with either car. Same with the ripped seat and single door ding on a 9 year old car. That shouldn't factor into things at all, unless you are trying to talk yourself into something different. It is when you have to replace parts that are worn out is what I think you are concerned about. If you pay $300 for 5 years, that is $18K. That can pay for a lot of repairs. If the car has been well maintained I would think you can easily get another 5 years out of it with paying only a fraction of the $18K you would spend in that time on the newer car. If it is just dollar and cents, keep you current car. If you are paranoid about the car breaking down leaving you stranded and with a hefty repair bill he car you are looking at is already 5 years old and might be out of warranty, so there is no guarantee that will be trouble free. Sounds like you kind are trying to make the case for getting something different just for the sake of getting something different. Nothing wrong with that either.
Good luck whatever you decide.to do.
Good luck whatever you decide.to do.
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When you say "breaking down" what do you have in mind? If you want it to be bullet proof for another 5 years, of course the chance is greater with a newer car with less miles than an older car with more miles. Thinsg like brakes, don't really count as that is a maintenance item you will have with either car. Same with the ripped seat and single door ding on a 9 year old car. That shouldn't factor into things at all, unless you are trying to talk yourself into something different. It is when you have to replace parts that are worn out is what I think you are concerned about. If you pay $300 for 5 years, that is $18K. That can pay for a lot of repairs. If the car has been well maintained I would think you can easily get another 5 years out of it with paying only a fraction of the $18K you would spend in that time on the newer car. If it is just dollar and cents, keep you current car. If you are paranoid about the car breaking down leaving you stranded and with a hefty repair bill he car you are looking at is already 5 years old and might be out of warranty, so there is no guarantee that will be trouble free. Sounds like you kind are trying to make the case for getting something different just for the sake of getting something different. Nothing wrong with that either.
Good luck whatever you decide.to do.
Good luck whatever you decide.to do.
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Many subjective factors at work, but ... I would think you've gotten your money out of the W204, so why not try another car? I was tempted a while back by a E350 diesel. Seller claimed he got 38 mpg with it, would be interesting to try it and see what it's like ...
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I LOVE the E350, E400 and E550 coupes starting with the 2010 design. I sometimes wish we had waiting to find one of those instead of the low mileage C250 coupe we got....I love the pillar less design if the windows and teh lines of the car on the side
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At this point, I'm really considering just keeping it if all I can get for it is $2500.
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Well it sounds like I made the wrong decision in keeping the car. I may now have the dreaded ESL issue. Car won't start. Radio can be turned on manually. No headlights. No power windows unless I use the key IR outside. No AC. Can't navigate menu on the speedo. Jump start didn't help. New battery didn't help.
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When my ESL died, there was no electrical available whatsoever - no radio, no windows, nothing
Also wow they gave you nothing for your car...I can get 10k easy but I'm also half the mileage
Also wow they gave you nothing for your car...I can get 10k easy but I'm also half the mileage
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Invest $150 in an iCarsoft MBII scanner so you really know what your problems are. They are small and compact, and for the price, there's no excuse not to have one. I got one for each of my cars and keep them in the glove box or some other storage area.
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here read this, current thread as yours
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...n-t-start.html
it will answer if its esl or not
i replaced the motor, fixed for $20
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...n-t-start.html
it will answer if its esl or not
i replaced the motor, fixed for $20
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Invest $150 in an iCarsoft MBII scanner so you really know what your problems are. They are small and compact, and for the price, there's no excuse not to have one. I got one for each of my cars and keep them in the glove box or some other storage area.
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here read this, current thread as yours
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...n-t-start.html
it will answer if its esl or not
i replaced the motor, fixed for $20
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...n-t-start.html
it will answer if its esl or not
i replaced the motor, fixed for $20
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If there is a DTC for a failed ESL, then yes. It scans all installed modules.
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