E500 wagon
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05 E500 Wagon
E500 wagon
Hi all, I am a new member and must say this is good little site you have here.
I was almost ready to close the deal on a used 2004 E500 wagon and got to reading on the net. Like anything around today you have some good reviews and some bad. What is the general thought about this car. I have never owned a MB before and would like to step up from what I have to one but don't want to get caught in a bad situation. I have read about some electrical problems mostly concerning the brakes. Is there any other comments I should know before taking the plunge. I believe that the car was previously leased and has around 30K. It has a few blemishes on the finish which aren't too bad but what concerned me the most was the amount of damage to the rims. They weren't bent by eye but were scored completely around on all 4 rims. Is this somewhat common or a sign of poor city parking?
From what I see around this model year with fairly low mileage is selling for around 40K from the dealer with extra warranty and low financing. Does all this seem right for what I am looking at?
Thanks in advance, Sammy
I was almost ready to close the deal on a used 2004 E500 wagon and got to reading on the net. Like anything around today you have some good reviews and some bad. What is the general thought about this car. I have never owned a MB before and would like to step up from what I have to one but don't want to get caught in a bad situation. I have read about some electrical problems mostly concerning the brakes. Is there any other comments I should know before taking the plunge. I believe that the car was previously leased and has around 30K. It has a few blemishes on the finish which aren't too bad but what concerned me the most was the amount of damage to the rims. They weren't bent by eye but were scored completely around on all 4 rims. Is this somewhat common or a sign of poor city parking?
From what I see around this model year with fairly low mileage is selling for around 40K from the dealer with extra warranty and low financing. Does all this seem right for what I am looking at?
Thanks in advance, Sammy
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Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 48
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From: New York
05 E500 Wagon
Thats what I figured although the salesman seemed to think that this was due to everyday driving. I am not so concerned about the visual scratches to the rims but how slamming the tire into a curb so much could effect the car itself. By this I mean the ride and handiling not to mention the integrity of all of the parts in touch to the wheels.
Should I stay away from a pre-owned lease that looks iffy.
Thanks, Sammy
Should I stay away from a pre-owned lease that looks iffy.
Thanks, Sammy
