What is "decent mileage" for a 2nd or 3rd hand W209?
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What is "decent mileage" for a 2nd or 3rd hand W209?
So what is decent mileage for a used W209, assuming normal maintenance and driving? Is 100K miles something to keep clear of? I want to buy one in Switzerland, where cars tend to be adequately maintained and not very abused.
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Hi Alex - These things can do a hell of a mileage if properly maintained. I think I might be more inclined to buy with a max 100K Km's.
These cars have lost some value with the launch of the E Coupe/Cab which I think is ugly.
I picked up my car with 15K Km's/9.8K miles at a large discount and as new.
Good luck!
ps - Stay away from early facelift models late 2005/2006/early 2007. Some early cars had trouble with the 7G autobox & the balancer shaft sprocket wearing on early M272/273 engines. Of course you can get the diesels & 4 Cyl models there.
5 speed models with M112/113 engines are bullet proof as are 2008/09 models.
They are truly lovely cars to own & drive.
These cars have lost some value with the launch of the E Coupe/Cab which I think is ugly.
I picked up my car with 15K Km's/9.8K miles at a large discount and as new.
Good luck!
ps - Stay away from early facelift models late 2005/2006/early 2007. Some early cars had trouble with the 7G autobox & the balancer shaft sprocket wearing on early M272/273 engines. Of course you can get the diesels & 4 Cyl models there.
5 speed models with M112/113 engines are bullet proof as are 2008/09 models.
They are truly lovely cars to own & drive.
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; Aug 27, 2012 at 05:05 PM.
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As other cars, I think it all depends on the maintenance of the previous owner.
My 2004 CLK320 has more than 150k miles and it's still driving great. I follow the regular maintenance service schedule and fix whatever breaks. As for exterior and interior maintenance, I use Meguiars products religiously.
Because of the high mileage, i am thinking now to change the flex disc, engined mounts and various bushings of the control arms.
My 2004 CLK320 has more than 150k miles and it's still driving great. I follow the regular maintenance service schedule and fix whatever breaks. As for exterior and interior maintenance, I use Meguiars products religiously.
Because of the high mileage, i am thinking now to change the flex disc, engined mounts and various bushings of the control arms.
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Thanks guys. This car will see about 8k miles per year, worst case... most likely a lot less. So I'm thinking that getting something with less than 100K miles on it will give me a few years of depreciation-free enjoyment.
Any particular model years or engines to get stay away from? I think what's accessible here is 200 Kompressor, 240, 270cdi and 320.
Any particular model years or engines to get stay away from? I think what's accessible here is 200 Kompressor, 240, 270cdi and 320.
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Then you are looking pre 2005 facelift.
Go 240/270/320. All good.
I would stay away from the M271 4 banger. Too many niggles.
European motoring scribes have always considered the 240 petrol & 270 CDi to be the pick of the crop. 320 is just a larger capacity 240 M112. 240 = 2.6 litre & 320 3.2 litre. Only niggle with the 5 speed transmission is the electrohydraulic pilot bush which leaks now & again. $10 part with external replacement.
Go 240/270/320. All good.
I would stay away from the M271 4 banger. Too many niggles.
European motoring scribes have always considered the 240 petrol & 270 CDi to be the pick of the crop. 320 is just a larger capacity 240 M112. 240 = 2.6 litre & 320 3.2 litre. Only niggle with the 5 speed transmission is the electrohydraulic pilot bush which leaks now & again. $10 part with external replacement.
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