Purchasing 2014 E350 Cabriolet
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Purchasing 2014 E350 Cabriolet
Hi All,
I’m looking to purchase my first Mercedes, coming from decades of Lexus ownership.
I’ve got my eyes on a 2014 E350 Cabriolet which was traded in. Car is very clean, one owner, 52,000km and no accidents. Inspection shows no problems except minor transmission leak. While driving, there is no jerk or rough shifting in any mode. All services done at local MB dealer up to right before the trade in.
any suggestions on what I should be looking out for?
also there’s an option warranty from
First Canadian which costs about $5400CAD for 4 years and if no claims they refund $2000. It doesn’t cover the roof but pretty much everything else. I’ve never had any problems with any lexus I’ve owned but I do understand that there are a lot more electronics and higher compression engine. Would you suggest getting this warranty?
Appreciate your feedback.
I’m looking to purchase my first Mercedes, coming from decades of Lexus ownership.
I’ve got my eyes on a 2014 E350 Cabriolet which was traded in. Car is very clean, one owner, 52,000km and no accidents. Inspection shows no problems except minor transmission leak. While driving, there is no jerk or rough shifting in any mode. All services done at local MB dealer up to right before the trade in.
any suggestions on what I should be looking out for?
also there’s an option warranty from
First Canadian which costs about $5400CAD for 4 years and if no claims they refund $2000. It doesn’t cover the roof but pretty much everything else. I’ve never had any problems with any lexus I’ve owned but I do understand that there are a lot more electronics and higher compression engine. Would you suggest getting this warranty?
Appreciate your feedback.
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I bought a 2014 E350 cabrio a year ago. I love the car, but you should expect to keep up on maintenance. The transmission fluid should be changed at some point, even though the factory has no recommended service for this. A Mercedes will probably not be as trouble free as a Lexus. I use Mobil 1 oil and change it every 5,000 miles.
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I had the car checked at my mechanic. Main rear seal leaks as well as transmission. These are big expenses. I really like the car but it’s really disappointing that a car with such low mileage and well taken care of would have these problems.
I bought a 2014 E350 cabrio a year ago. I love the car, but you should expect to keep up on maintenance. The transmission fluid should be changed at some point, even though the factory has no recommended service for this. A Mercedes will probably not be as trouble free as a Lexus. I use Mobil 1 oil and change it every 5,000 miles.
