Anything I need to know?
Anything I need to be looking for or looking out for?
Anything to nitpick during negotiations?

 

Bumping bump bump!
No one?

 

See if there were any issues with 48V battery from service record if you find it. Seems like some were having issues with them. Knock on wood, I don't have aby issues or had one.


Also, Cls 450 forum is pretty dead. You can potentially ask some questions on E450 or W213 form. E and CLS pretty much the same car including car base frame. Just different design and looks. I say CLS looks more Lux/Sporty IN MY OPINION (don't want some E owners having a heart attack and change this to debate thread &#128517 . I am sure there is a reason why CLS cost bit more than E.

 

I understand that the CLS Suspension is also tuned for a little smoother and may be better handling ride.
My wife likes the looks of the car and also likes the fact that you don't see one every day on the road.
Sounds like the 48 V battery is the only big deal right now,
But if our old E holds up long enough my try finding a 2021 we can afford since it has the MBUX interface.
We also like the bucketed rear seats since nowadays were more likely to take friends somewhere than have to deal with kids in the back.

 

For what it's worth, I just bought a 2019 CLS 450 with 20k miles as a CPO unit. Drove it home to DFW from Clearwater, Florida. In fact, I had not driven it before I flew to Florida to buy it. All I can say is that I LOVE this car. Ever since I used the phrase "dream car," my wife is afraid to drive it. (She was, after all, driving my Cadillac CTS when it was rear-ended and totalled. The police report says she wasn't at fault, but I can't help but remind her that it was in perfect shape when I left it in the driveway!) So, I got a lot of driver seat time in that trip. Granted, I have a lot of security in the remaining factory warranty, additional year of CPO warranty and the 2 additional years of extended warranty I rolled into the loan. So, I realize my experience might not match yours.

Guess my only advice is to scour the CarFax, highlight anything concerning back here to the group (and the E-series group as well) and otherwise don't hesitate to pull the trigger!

 

We have had great luck with our 2007 E350 bought in 2010 with 42K miles. (at 190K now, hence why the wife wants a "new" car).
Might stretch the E another 6 or more months and see fi we can move up a year or two.

The E got the MBUX upgrade in 2020 but the CLS did not get it till 2021.
Given how long we drive cars, a generational change in electronics helps a lot.

 

Since you are out of factory warranty, here is some extended warranty information for you, we are lucky to offer coverage from two top tier providers, Fidelity and Freedom Warranty, repairs accepted at all Mercedes-Benz dealerships and licensed independents in the country. If you have any questions or would like to see the example contracts that explains coverage from both providers you can reach me at tgibson@highline-autos.com or (855) 924-1333

Freedom Warranty Complete Manufactures Extension:
48 months / up to 100k miles
$0 deductible
-$3,270
$100 deductible
-$3,120

60 months / up to 100k miles
$0 deductible
-$3,435
$100 deductible
-$3,285

0% financing is available, additional 25k miles available for only $400 more.

Fidelity Platinum:
36 months / additional 36k miles:
$100 deductible
-$6,831
$250 deductible
-$6,020
$500 deductible
-$5,144

48 months / additional 48k miles:
$100 deductible
-$8,744
$250 deductible
-$7,591
$500 deductible
-$6,345

 

I absolutely love driving my 2020 CLS 450. The only thing I find frustrating is the old school non-touchscreen infotainment center (no mBUX) and all the new devices now come with USB-C type plug in and they have the old school USB-A type, and no wireless CarPlay or Android Auto, it must be plugged in. Super small things but newer tech is a must, especially for a newer vehicle with a higher price tag.

 

2 things that pushed us to an S-450 were the limthed back seat space (less than the E-350, and being 2 to 3 years behind in tech.

 

I recently purchased a wireless CarPlay adapter that plugs into the USB-C next to the wireless charger, and it works great. https://a.co/d/hDSkrTI
This allows me to use the wireless pad and no ugly wires.

 

Not an opinion the tandard E class is ok looking car. Nothing to write home about.

Now if you mean the AMG E class.. that is a different story but that is also not your run of the mill everyday E class.