07 E550 Owners: Still happy with your purchase?
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07 E550 Owners: Still happy with your purchase?
I'm considering selling my 2003 E320 (with all of it's minor and major annoyances) and buying a used 2007 E550. I'm not in a big hurry and may wait until the 09 models come out. Just wanted to check to see if any quality issues have started to pop-up. When the 07's came out - everyone's opinion was that the Benz quality issues had been solved. Is that still the opinion - now that a few miles have been racked up?
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I'm considering selling my 2003 E320 (with all of it's minor and major annoyances) and buying a used 2007 E550. I'm not in a big hurry and may wait until the 09 models come out. Just wanted to check to see if any quality issues have started to pop-up. When the 07's came out - everyone's opinion was that the Benz quality issues had been solved. Is that still the opinion - now that a few miles have been racked up?
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Thanks Barry. I'll take that as a 
happy. Glad to see the initial impressions are still holding up. The 07 might be a car I hold on to for a while.
happy. Glad to see the initial impressions are still holding up. The 07 might be a car I hold on to for a while.
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Re: 07 550
No problems or issues in the first 4 months other than a little inadvertent wheelspin in 1st gear on colder days.
I also upgraded from earlier W211, an 05 E500.
This one looks to be a keeper.
I also upgraded from earlier W211, an 05 E500.
This one looks to be a keeper.
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No problems or issues in the first 4 months other than a little inadvertent wheelspin in 1st gear on colder days. . .
Zero problems with my 2007 after 13 months. (Knock on wood.)
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I have an 07 E. Flawless so far with 17,000 mile. The only thing that stinks about the car is the Nav. I bought a new Garmin c330 Nav from Walmart last night for $178.00 The Garmin is so much better than the MB Nav. Mercedes would of been better off slapping my cheap Garmin in the Mercedes dash rather than using their expensive Nav.
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I'm very happy with my E550. It's very smooth and quiet - but fast. No rattles or squeeks that typically drive me up the wall.
I test drove the E63 a couple of weeks ago, while I was at the dealer getting my initial service checkover. OMG... A totally different car. Now that's a car that says "yeah I'm talkin' about you...what are you gonna do?"
I test drove the E63 a couple of weeks ago, while I was at the dealer getting my initial service checkover. OMG... A totally different car. Now that's a car that says "yeah I'm talkin' about you...what are you gonna do?"
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The New E500 is 5.5 engine which is arround 80 HP more than the below 06 E500, but i still like my 03 E500, I tried the E63, well this made the only reason which make me hate my car, E63 is more comfort and stylish and power , could say totaly diffrent than than any E Class
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I know the OP asked for 07 opinions, but since the 08 is the same, 2000 miles into my 08 E550, and I love it. There isn't a car in that price range I'd trade it for.
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Thanks for the feedback. I bought my used 2003 E320 somewhat impulsively and found this forum while researching several problems with the car (just before it went out of warranty, luckily). I usually hold on to my cars for 6 to 10 years, so for my next Benz purchase, I'm making sure I do my research first.
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I have 6500 miles and all I can say is WOW. I do not regret for one minute that bought the car (probably a first for me). The difference in power is quite amazing, I cannot speak high enough about the engine and suspension combo.
This is definitely the most underrated car sold, period.
This is definitely the most underrated car sold, period.
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I enjoy the responses in this thread. Honestly, I have only seen these cars in the shop for...... mainly tire replacement!! Seriously the 550 is a beast. The only thing I have seen go wrong so far was a camshaft solenoid or two. Luckily that is an easy fix.
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My car went in for an off and on inoperative ESP warning message. It wound up lining up with my free initial service so I was not put out of my way at all. The dealership was a pleasure to work with, very similar service to my local Lexus dealer...
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'13 ML350 Bluetec for work, E550 for pleasure, & ML350 for my wife
I've been nothing but pleased with mine. I purchased mine at the end of December 2006. Not a single problem. It is a pure dream to drive.
I opted not to get the sport package, mainly because I like how easy the 5 spoke wheels are to clean.
I opted not to get the sport package, mainly because I like how easy the 5 spoke wheels are to clean.
