Thinking of buying used E-class?????
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'08 E63 - P 30, 66GT 350 (sold)
Thinking of buying used E-class?????
While newer is better, there is a cost break down associated with newer = $$$. This will be used for driving a lot in a sales role so with gas at $4.09/gal...in Bay Area, I've begun to think about a V6 vs. V8.
Just checked the MBZ website... E320/E350 vs. E500/E550 seems like there isn't much difference in mileage so back to wondering about getting the bigger motor. More power to blast down the 101
Sounds like I should be looking for a 2005 or newer. Am I correct? Any significant changes throughout the years? Is it worth spending the extra to get the E350 or E 550 vs. older models or were the changes mainly engine?
Any thoughts appreciated, Cheers!
Just checked the MBZ website... E320/E350 vs. E500/E550 seems like there isn't much difference in mileage so back to wondering about getting the bigger motor. More power to blast down the 101
Sounds like I should be looking for a 2005 or newer. Am I correct? Any significant changes throughout the years? Is it worth spending the extra to get the E350 or E 550 vs. older models or were the changes mainly engine?
Any thoughts appreciated, Cheers!
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Buy a E500 if it will be used for a sales job.
What kind of sales are you involved in?
If you are selling insurance, it's ok to drive E350. If you are selling house, go with E500.
There is still a good milege difference between e350 and e500. You said you will be driving a lot. Buy a E350.
Never buy a 4 matic. That's a gas pig.
You are not to buy a E550, based on the fact that you are worried about gas milege.
What kind of sales are you involved in?
If you are selling insurance, it's ok to drive E350. If you are selling house, go with E500.
There is still a good milege difference between e350 and e500. You said you will be driving a lot. Buy a E350.
Never buy a 4 matic. That's a gas pig.
You are not to buy a E550, based on the fact that you are worried about gas milege.
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03 E500 and Corvette
Our E500 gets 25 mph highway. In town who cars you will spend much time in idle in traffic.
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405 to 101 then north to TO,, after grade take first exit to the west to MO pass the MkeyD's left at light up hill turn right
Live there in 90's
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'13 E550 W4
The only thing I would recommend if possible is to buy an 07 or newer due to braking system improvements starting in 07. One of the board members has a gorgeous silver E550 for sale at an excellent price with low miles.
The rest is merely a cost/option decision on your part if you choose to go with slightly older models. The 04-06 E500's are basically the same vehicle. I hear 03 was not a real good year so I would stay 04 or newer. In any case for 04-06 E's be sure to have the dealer fix all recall items and replace SBC pump per MB 10yr. warranty.
The rest is merely a cost/option decision on your part if you choose to go with slightly older models. The 04-06 E500's are basically the same vehicle. I hear 03 was not a real good year so I would stay 04 or newer. In any case for 04-06 E's be sure to have the dealer fix all recall items and replace SBC pump per MB 10yr. warranty.
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Originally Posted by Scambo
The only thing I would recommend if possible is to buy an 07 or newer due to braking system improvements starting in 07. One of the board members has a gorgeous silver E550 for sale at an excellent price with low miles. . .
VinceB, if you want to check it out, click here.
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'08 E63 - P 30, 66GT 350 (sold)
Thanks all-
I'm going to be selling medical device mfg/design services in Nor Cal/Bay Area (other areas as well but I'll fly then rent a car). If I drive 20K/yr the cost differential for a V8 vs. V6 is probably only ~$500, a rounding error to get the more power. Since I'm a power ***** seems reasonable to go with the V8.
What was the brake upgrade in '07? Also when did they convert from Charcoal to Black interior? Really don't care for the Charcoal and not too many stone interiors out there...
Cyclerider, thanks I maybe interested as I like how you optioned the car, but not ready to buy just yet. If you still have it available when I'm ready, I would be interested in chatting...
I'm going to be selling medical device mfg/design services in Nor Cal/Bay Area (other areas as well but I'll fly then rent a car). If I drive 20K/yr the cost differential for a V8 vs. V6 is probably only ~$500, a rounding error to get the more power. Since I'm a power ***** seems reasonable to go with the V8.
What was the brake upgrade in '07? Also when did they convert from Charcoal to Black interior? Really don't care for the Charcoal and not too many stone interiors out there...
Cyclerider, thanks I maybe interested as I like how you optioned the car, but not ready to buy just yet. If you still have it available when I'm ready, I would be interested in chatting...
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E350 = V6 with 260ish hp and 260ish torque
E500 = V8 with 302 hp and 339 torque @ 2,700 rpms.
The V8 has a flat power band. U're at peak torque by 2,700 - 4,500 ish and then peak hp comes on shortly after. It is a sweet power curve.
The E550 has MORE power than the E500.
The V8 is an absolute blast! U will regret not buying it! I highly recommend the RWD model. And search, and u'll see the E500 get 26+ mpg on the highway. (18 city)
Only you can decide, which means test drive them both...
Let me prematurely congratulate you on your V8 purchase.
E500 = V8 with 302 hp and 339 torque @ 2,700 rpms.
The V8 has a flat power band. U're at peak torque by 2,700 - 4,500 ish and then peak hp comes on shortly after. It is a sweet power curve.
The E550 has MORE power than the E500.
The V8 is an absolute blast! U will regret not buying it! I highly recommend the RWD model. And search, and u'll see the E500 get 26+ mpg on the highway. (18 city)
Only you can decide, which means test drive them both...
Let me prematurely congratulate you on your V8 purchase.
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Originally Posted by VinceB
. . . What was the brake upgrade in '07? . . .
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05 E500
I had a 99 E320 - 18MPG 31 mile round trip here in Chicago - 22 miles highway/10 miles bumper to bumper!
Bought 05 E500 - Average 26 MPG round trip daily!! - same as above
Had an 08 E350 loaner 4 matic for 10 days - as above averaged 20MPG
If you drive mostly highway get a 7 speed as I have with the E500. RWD for best results.
In the city my E500 eats me up in gas (15 or 16 MPG.
Hope this helps.
Bought 05 E500 - Average 26 MPG round trip daily!! - same as above
Had an 08 E350 loaner 4 matic for 10 days - as above averaged 20MPG
If you drive mostly highway get a 7 speed as I have with the E500. RWD for best results.
In the city my E500 eats me up in gas (15 or 16 MPG.
Hope this helps.
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2013 E350 4MATIC
The choice really depends on your budget.
I just bought an 05 e320 last month with 17.1K miles and 4 months left on the MB warranty. I bought it from a non-MB dealer. They were asking something like 32K marked it down to 26K and I bought it for 23.5K. Out the door it was it was $26K.
It had a clean Carfax history as 1 lease owner. I would have preferred the 06 e350 with the 7 spd auto and a little more power, but definately don't regret the decision!
The car is a real joy to drive. Here in the SF Bay Area the e500's are a little cheaper due to the reduced mileage.
I could not imagine a better value than a used e320 or e350.
The car is getting 18+ around town and 25.5mpg on the hwy in C mode. My last overall tank was 24.5 mpg. I tend to drive about 75 on the hwy.
-David
I just bought an 05 e320 last month with 17.1K miles and 4 months left on the MB warranty. I bought it from a non-MB dealer. They were asking something like 32K marked it down to 26K and I bought it for 23.5K. Out the door it was it was $26K.
It had a clean Carfax history as 1 lease owner. I would have preferred the 06 e350 with the 7 spd auto and a little more power, but definately don't regret the decision!
The car is a real joy to drive. Here in the SF Bay Area the e500's are a little cheaper due to the reduced mileage.
I could not imagine a better value than a used e320 or e350.
The car is getting 18+ around town and 25.5mpg on the hwy in C mode. My last overall tank was 24.5 mpg. I tend to drive about 75 on the hwy.
-David
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2006 E350 has 268HP. That's plenty. I get 21mpg doing suburban driving in mine. Mine is pewter with black interior. I have the equivalent options as what they call Premium II on the 2008 models. Now add Sirius, Parktronic, wood wheel, bluetooth and the power trunk. Just about every option.
I got bored though and want something different, so I'm going to sell it privately. I think the sticker was 58,000 25 months ago. It has 21K miles. I'm hoping to get 29K for it.
I got bored though and want something different, so I'm going to sell it privately. I think the sticker was 58,000 25 months ago. It has 21K miles. I'm hoping to get 29K for it.
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get a new E550 and sell up your clients. lol..
seriously, I have an 08 E550 and if I keep my foot out of it and put the cruise on 70-75, I'll get 26-27mpg... for some reason when I cruise at 100 it goes down to 18mpg.
either way, life is too short..... drive what you want.
seriously, I have an 08 E550 and if I keep my foot out of it and put the cruise on 70-75, I'll get 26-27mpg... for some reason when I cruise at 100 it goes down to 18mpg.
either way, life is too short..... drive what you want.
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2005 E500 AMG pkg
just bought a rare '05 E500 with tan/black, AMG sport pkg, and more, certified pre-owned with extra warranty to take me to 100k miles, 3+yrs above normal wrnty. Low miles, good price,and drives great. The v8's are amazing on these cars. I was going to buy a newer diesel, but used diesel cars depreciate much less, requiring about 7k more for an '05/06 vs just the 6 cyl gas engine. that is a dollar premium above the fuel savings, so I'll pass on diesel for now (make good sense on SUVs though). My E500 will get about the same milage as a ML320cdi, but I'll have MUCH more fun driving...
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just bought a rare '05 E500 with tan/black, AMG sport pkg, and more, certified pre-owned with extra warranty to take me to 100k miles, 3+yrs above normal wrnty. Low miles, good price,and drives great. The v8's are amazing on these cars. I was going to buy a newer diesel, but used diesel cars depreciate much less, requiring about 7k more for an '05/06 vs just the 6 cyl gas engine. that is a dollar premium above the fuel savings, so I'll pass on diesel for now (make good sense on SUVs though). My E500 will get about the same milage as a ML320cdi, but I'll have MUCH more fun driving...
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get a new E550 and sell up your clients. lol..
seriously, I have an 08 E550 and if I keep my foot out of it and put the cruise on 70-75, I'll get 26-27mpg... for some reason when I cruise at 100 it goes down to 18mpg.
either way, life is too short..... drive what you want.
seriously, I have an 08 E550 and if I keep my foot out of it and put the cruise on 70-75, I'll get 26-27mpg... for some reason when I cruise at 100 it goes down to 18mpg.
either way, life is too short..... drive what you want.
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If you are concerned about fuel economy, and buying used anyway, why not get a E320 CDI/Bluetec? You will use a fraction of the fuel, and it will have more torque at a lower RPM than any V8. As long as you get one with leather (instead of MB-Tex) and good option packages, nobody will know/care which engine is in it.
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Did the 05 E320 AMG package have the tail pipes like an 08? Also have the AMG front end? Just curious of the looks. Anyone have a photo of the back and front. I am not trying to start a debate. Just never seen one. Would really like to see a E320 with the AMG package.
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1997 E320 (silver/black)
2005 E brochure has a nice picture of the rear of .....
E320 with AMG package which consisted of AMG front air dam, dual polished exhaust tips (oval shape), nicely notched rear apron and staggered, ultra-thin spoke mono-block 18" wheels. Very good looking car.
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His 2019 RAM Cummins Turbo Diesel Laramie; Her's 2007 ML320 CDI P3; Mine BMW R1200R
If your still looking, go with a DIESEL E320 if you can find one. Fast, quite and SIPS fuel. 35+ to the gal.
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I finally found an 05 E320 with AMG sports package on lease trader. I dont think I have ever seen one. I am surprised MB didnt sell more of those. They look sharp
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2005 E500 RWD with AMG Sport PackageBesides the AMG body kit ($4,000 option back then), it also has the staggered 18" rim setup with 245/40/18 8" F, and 265/35/18 9" Rear. Also has black face gauges and the "AMG" twin ex. tips. Very sharp looking car IMO. I also think all the RWD's have "Mercedes-Benz" written on the front calipers.
