2010 E350 Coupe vs 2014 C250 Coupe
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2010 E350 Coupe vs 2014 C250 Coupe
Hello! I am new to this forum and I just signed up to ask you guys expert opinions!
I have owned and been driving only BMW, started with 328i, X5 and now I am driving X3. I want to go back to non-SUV and especially this time I want to drive an coupe. I thought of getting a 428i coupe from BMW but since I've always wanted to drive Mbenz, I am also considering Mbenz as well.
While I was searching, I found a 2010 used (not certified) E350 with only 5000K miles on craigslist. The original owner sells the car and he claims that he only used it as an weekend car. I asked the reason why he is selling the car and he said he just wants to get a BMW. He is willing to sell me this car for $24K cash.
To me 2010 sounds a bit old, but considering the mileage on the car is only 5K, I think it is a great deal but just the fact that it is not "certified," I am scared and thinking rather I should get a 2014 certified 2014 preowned C 250 coupe.
If you guys were me, which one would you guys go for? Please please help! I've been asking people around me and they are half/half. Thank you in advance!:
I have owned and been driving only BMW, started with 328i, X5 and now I am driving X3. I want to go back to non-SUV and especially this time I want to drive an coupe. I thought of getting a 428i coupe from BMW but since I've always wanted to drive Mbenz, I am also considering Mbenz as well.
While I was searching, I found a 2010 used (not certified) E350 with only 5000K miles on craigslist. The original owner sells the car and he claims that he only used it as an weekend car. I asked the reason why he is selling the car and he said he just wants to get a BMW. He is willing to sell me this car for $24K cash.
To me 2010 sounds a bit old, but considering the mileage on the car is only 5K, I think it is a great deal but just the fact that it is not "certified," I am scared and thinking rather I should get a 2014 certified 2014 preowned C 250 coupe.
If you guys were me, which one would you guys go for? Please please help! I've been asking people around me and they are half/half. Thank you in advance!:
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Hello! I am new to this forum and I just signed up to ask you guys expert opinions!
I have owned and been driving only BMW, started with 328i, X5 and now I am driving X3. I want to go back to non-SUV and especially this time I want to drive an coupe. I thought of getting a 428i coupe from BMW but since I've always wanted to drive Mbenz, I am also considering Mbenz as well.
While I was searching, I found a 2010 used (not certified) E350 with only 5000K miles on craigslist. The original owner sells the car and he claims that he only used it as an weekend car. I asked the reason why he is selling the car and he said he just wants to get a BMW. He is willing to sell me this car for $24K cash.
To me 2010 sounds a bit old, but considering the mileage on the car is only 5K, I think it is a great deal but just the fact that it is not "certified," I am scared and thinking rather I should get a 2014 certified 2014 preowned C 250 coupe.
If you guys were me, which one would you guys go for? Please please help! I've been asking people around me and they are half/half. Thank you in advance!:
I have owned and been driving only BMW, started with 328i, X5 and now I am driving X3. I want to go back to non-SUV and especially this time I want to drive an coupe. I thought of getting a 428i coupe from BMW but since I've always wanted to drive Mbenz, I am also considering Mbenz as well.
While I was searching, I found a 2010 used (not certified) E350 with only 5000K miles on craigslist. The original owner sells the car and he claims that he only used it as an weekend car. I asked the reason why he is selling the car and he said he just wants to get a BMW. He is willing to sell me this car for $24K cash.
To me 2010 sounds a bit old, but considering the mileage on the car is only 5K, I think it is a great deal but just the fact that it is not "certified," I am scared and thinking rather I should get a 2014 certified 2014 preowned C 250 coupe.
If you guys were me, which one would you guys go for? Please please help! I've been asking people around me and they are half/half. Thank you in advance!:
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2017 E400 Coupe & 2018 GLC43
~ I just switched from a '12 C250 coupe (great car!) to a '15 E400 coupe.
I must say while they're on the same chassis... they truly don't feel like the same car to me personally. The E just feels like a much higher quality build and larger car to me. It seems a lot more upscale and perhaps elegant in some way, but I guess it should for a nearly a 20k premium in msrp.
As for your options... I would most likely pick the newer car. Either way... they are both very nice cars!
I must say while they're on the same chassis... they truly don't feel like the same car to me personally. The E just feels like a much higher quality build and larger car to me. It seems a lot more upscale and perhaps elegant in some way, but I guess it should for a nearly a 20k premium in msrp.
As for your options... I would most likely pick the newer car. Either way... they are both very nice cars!
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2010 E550 Coupe
I use to drive a BMW 328xi and they are no where near the same level of quality and performance of an E350 Coupe, I own an E550 Coupe and will never go back to BMW, Benz is simply the better built car and far safer, which I would strongly suggest you look into, the last BMW 328 we had was totaled in a crash going under 30 MPH, the safety and performance of the Benz, at least for me personally is way better than BMW
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2010 E550 Coupe
Benz Coupe vs BMW
If you are financing your coupe, I would strongly recommend a Benz. They are so much safer, we owned a BMW 328ix and my wife was in a car accident and the car was totaled only hitting someone 25MPH. The airbag blew-up she got a bad concussion and her passenger broke both wrists. Also, you can secure a bumper to bumper zero deductible warranty from a reputable credit union for under $2K. We did, and the E550 coupe we purchased had 18,400 miles on it. We love the 382HP/391 LB Torque. For the money, you get so much more in a pre-owned Benz. They are also way more comfortable on the highway, and we travel a lot. Not as comfortable as the Jags we have owned, but more fun to drive. Get the Benz dude!
