Experts, please help!
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Experts, please help!
Ok, here is the deal. I am thinking about getting a 2005 E500 white on black with Nav and Sport. The car is very clean but has about 54000 miles on it. They are asking $29995 for the car and I am thinking about getting an extended warranty (aftermarket) for another $3000.
My questions...
1. Is this a good deal?
2. How much trouble will it take to get bluetooth added? The car wasn't pre wired for the phone, so I would be starting from scratch.
3. What are the common troubles that people have had with this car?
I have been researching on this forum for the past couple of days and have learned some valuable info...but I am looking to get some specific questions answered.
By the way, my past two cars have been a 2005 BMW 525i with sport and a 2003 X5 4.4 with sport. Am I going to miss the BMW driving experience???
Any help is appreciated...thanks in advance.
My questions...
1. Is this a good deal?
2. How much trouble will it take to get bluetooth added? The car wasn't pre wired for the phone, so I would be starting from scratch.
3. What are the common troubles that people have had with this car?
I have been researching on this forum for the past couple of days and have learned some valuable info...but I am looking to get some specific questions answered.
By the way, my past two cars have been a 2005 BMW 525i with sport and a 2003 X5 4.4 with sport. Am I going to miss the BMW driving experience???
Any help is appreciated...thanks in advance.
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Ok, here is the deal. I am thinking about getting a 2005 E500 white on black with Nav and Sport. The car is very clean but has about 54000 miles on it. They are asking $29995 for the car and I am thinking about getting an extended warranty (aftermarket) for another $3000.
My questions...
1. Is this a good deal?
Give condition price isn't bad but warning on after market warranty. I would get a USA warranty from Mercedes if available. Some after market warranties are not honored at dealers. If you decide to go with after market call your dealer to make sure they will honor that warranty BEFORE YOU BUY!
2. How much trouble will it take to get bluetooth added? The car wasn't pre wired for the phone, so I would be starting from scratch.
It is my understanding and I could be wrong but I think the MB dealer can do this for about $250. Call them and check. Get the VIN # to call the dealer and check service also.
3. What are the common troubles that people have had with this car?
My E500 has been relatively trouble free for 65,000 miles. Brakes wear out at about 30,000 miles. Be sure to stay with Michelin or Conti's tires. I have had ride issues with other brandss.
I have been researching on this forum for the past couple of days and have learned some valuable info...but I am looking to get some specific questions answered.
By the way, my past two cars have been a 2005 BMW 525i with sport and a 2003 X5 4.4 with sport. Am I going to miss the BMW driving experience???
Never drove a Beemr,, but I compare to my C5 corvette bought new. East to transition from the Vet to the E500. Like the performance on the E500 close but not Equal to the Vet. The AMG would be a better match.
Any help is appreciated...thanks in advance.
My questions...
1. Is this a good deal?
Give condition price isn't bad but warning on after market warranty. I would get a USA warranty from Mercedes if available. Some after market warranties are not honored at dealers. If you decide to go with after market call your dealer to make sure they will honor that warranty BEFORE YOU BUY!
2. How much trouble will it take to get bluetooth added? The car wasn't pre wired for the phone, so I would be starting from scratch.
It is my understanding and I could be wrong but I think the MB dealer can do this for about $250. Call them and check. Get the VIN # to call the dealer and check service also.
3. What are the common troubles that people have had with this car?
My E500 has been relatively trouble free for 65,000 miles. Brakes wear out at about 30,000 miles. Be sure to stay with Michelin or Conti's tires. I have had ride issues with other brandss.
I have been researching on this forum for the past couple of days and have learned some valuable info...but I am looking to get some specific questions answered.
By the way, my past two cars have been a 2005 BMW 525i with sport and a 2003 X5 4.4 with sport. Am I going to miss the BMW driving experience???
Never drove a Beemr,, but I compare to my C5 corvette bought new. East to transition from the Vet to the E500. Like the performance on the E500 close but not Equal to the Vet. The AMG would be a better match.
Any help is appreciated...thanks in advance.
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Thanks for the response...
I am pretty sure that MB honors the warranty, but will call to double check.
Also, I called MB and gave them the VIN# and they said it would cost about $2000 all in to get the bluetooth installed. That seems like a bit much, so I might try and find an alternative. I am thinking about trying to get the price to $28000...if so, I am going to pull the trigger.
If anyone else has advise, please don't hesitate as I want to decide in the next day or to and in my experience...knowledge is king.
I am pretty sure that MB honors the warranty, but will call to double check.
Also, I called MB and gave them the VIN# and they said it would cost about $2000 all in to get the bluetooth installed. That seems like a bit much, so I might try and find an alternative. I am thinking about trying to get the price to $28000...if so, I am going to pull the trigger.
If anyone else has advise, please don't hesitate as I want to decide in the next day or to and in my experience...knowledge is king.
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This car is indeed "prewired" for phone.
What's missing is a cradle for the phone and a box of electronics that resides in the trunk. Both of these easily connect to the existing prewiring. They aren't standard equipment because there are more than one phone offered.
http://phdwebsite.powerpulse.cc/Phon...Sedan%2004.pdf
If you want bluetooth, you simply purchase a third component (often called a "puck") that fits into the phone cradle same as a nonbluetooth phone would.
A dealer probably needs--besides installing the components--to "activate" them by telling the car's systems they're there using his "STAR DIAGNOSIS" tools.
See also https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=188818
What's missing is a cradle for the phone and a box of electronics that resides in the trunk. Both of these easily connect to the existing prewiring. They aren't standard equipment because there are more than one phone offered.
http://phdwebsite.powerpulse.cc/Phon...Sedan%2004.pdf
If you want bluetooth, you simply purchase a third component (often called a "puck") that fits into the phone cradle same as a nonbluetooth phone would.
A dealer probably needs--besides installing the components--to "activate" them by telling the car's systems they're there using his "STAR DIAGNOSIS" tools.
See also https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=188818
Last edited by lkchris; Jun 13, 2007 at 12:11 PM.
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Since I am not a tech wiz by any means and I am a bit confused by the language in the other thread...does this mean that I can get it done for less if I by the parts from MB or another source? Is there anyone that I can get to do it for cheaper???
Anything helps....thanks in advance.
Anything helps....thanks in advance.
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You might first purchase the necessary parts and then ask a private shop to install the phone. I had my Nav installed by a Boomer McCloud auto radio shop at a fraction of the cost my MB dealer wanted. The installation was perfect. Make a copy of the installation intructions depicted in the web site shown in Ikchris' line above and take them to a private shop. They can tell you if they can do the job.
Good luck. By the way I have not had a problem with my 05 E5004matic. I have not purchased an extended warranty as yet. I asked my dealer if they have a problem with Warranty Direct, a popular private warranty company. They do not accept/work with Warranty Direct, so check with your dealer before buying a non-MB warranty.
Good luck. By the way I have not had a problem with my 05 E5004matic. I have not purchased an extended warranty as yet. I asked my dealer if they have a problem with Warranty Direct, a popular private warranty company. They do not accept/work with Warranty Direct, so check with your dealer before buying a non-MB warranty.
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From jumping BMW to Mercedes you will get really pissed at Mercedes. I've been driven Bimmer for 15 years, the handling and the acceleration on bimmer is great but the handling on Mercedes is like driven a boat.
The reason that i switch to Mercedes cuz the new E550 has new engine and better handling (sports pkg) and better acceleration. Also, the interior design is way better than bimmer. (i own BMW 550I, X3) If you wants to check out my 2006 $67K 550I you will seen what the shxt that BMW is thinking about it??? Lots plastic and looks so cheap.....
The reason that i switch to Mercedes cuz the new E550 has new engine and better handling (sports pkg) and better acceleration. Also, the interior design is way better than bimmer. (i own BMW 550I, X3) If you wants to check out my 2006 $67K 550I you will seen what the shxt that BMW is thinking about it??? Lots plastic and looks so cheap.....
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Phone is not easy in 2005!
This car is indeed "prewired" for phone.
What's missing is a cradle for the phone and a box of electronics that resides in the trunk. Both of these easily connect to the existing prewiring. They aren't standard equipment because there are more than one phone offered.
http://phdwebsite.powerpulse.cc/Phon...Sedan%2004.pdf
If you want bluetooth, you simply purchase a third component (often called a "puck") that fits into the phone cradle same as a nonbluetooth phone would.
A dealer probably needs--besides installing the components--to "activate" them by telling the car's systems they're there using his "STAR DIAGNOSIS" tools.
See also https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=188818
What's missing is a cradle for the phone and a box of electronics that resides in the trunk. Both of these easily connect to the existing prewiring. They aren't standard equipment because there are more than one phone offered.
http://phdwebsite.powerpulse.cc/Phon...Sedan%2004.pdf
If you want bluetooth, you simply purchase a third component (often called a "puck") that fits into the phone cradle same as a nonbluetooth phone would.
A dealer probably needs--besides installing the components--to "activate" them by telling the car's systems they're there using his "STAR DIAGNOSIS" tools.
See also https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=188818
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So, looking for a 2004 E500 or E55 is the way to go since I want Nav, Sport, and hopefully Sirius...with bluetooth? I am in my car a lot so having these features is a must when paying this much for a car.
Thanks for all the help!
Thanks for all the help!
