E550, Awesome car...now I need some advice...
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E550, Awesome car...now I need some advice...
Hi All,
So I picked up a pre-owned 2007 E550 with 35k miles over the weekend and I am sold.
If you are even considering the E class…. drive this car, the only thing better would be the E63 (but not for this price).
I started looking for a "sports" car about 2 months ago...my wife convinced me to get a "more practical" ride. This was the compromise vehicle…but it is no compromise at all!!!
Anyway here is where I need the help, I bought it from a BMW dealer, and so although they did give the car the once over I feel like I should have a MB dealer check it out. The vehicle appears to be very well kept and the condition and function of the car seems fine. I checked with the dealer where the car was purchased and they have no service records in the system.
1) Will I have any warranty problems as the vehicle up to this point was not “dealer maintained”. I think not but if any one has input that would be great.
2) I want to get the car checked out, the service manager said for about $350 they could use the CPO process (about 2 hours long), or I could go with service B. I am thinking the CPO process is more detailed. I do not like to waste money but I got a good deal and just want to be thorough about any issues up front. Especially given the fact that I have no idea how the car was serviced up to this point.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Kevin
So I picked up a pre-owned 2007 E550 with 35k miles over the weekend and I am sold.
If you are even considering the E class…. drive this car, the only thing better would be the E63 (but not for this price).
I started looking for a "sports" car about 2 months ago...my wife convinced me to get a "more practical" ride. This was the compromise vehicle…but it is no compromise at all!!!
Anyway here is where I need the help, I bought it from a BMW dealer, and so although they did give the car the once over I feel like I should have a MB dealer check it out. The vehicle appears to be very well kept and the condition and function of the car seems fine. I checked with the dealer where the car was purchased and they have no service records in the system.
1) Will I have any warranty problems as the vehicle up to this point was not “dealer maintained”. I think not but if any one has input that would be great.
2) I want to get the car checked out, the service manager said for about $350 they could use the CPO process (about 2 hours long), or I could go with service B. I am thinking the CPO process is more detailed. I do not like to waste money but I got a good deal and just want to be thorough about any issues up front. Especially given the fact that I have no idea how the car was serviced up to this point.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Kevin
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For a better understanding of the CPO inspection: http://www.mbusa.com/pre-owned/about/certification.do
Furthermore, for $350 if the vehicle passes take a shot at having the dealer/MBUSA actually qualify the vehicle as CPO thus entitling you to the additional benefits.
Furthermore, for $350 if the vehicle passes take a shot at having the dealer/MBUSA actually qualify the vehicle as CPO thus entitling you to the additional benefits.
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'12 Mustang 5.0, '89 Supra Turbo, C55,
Don't forget the E55 along with the E63. Any of those come before the E550. And an '05 E55 prolly costs the same or little less than an '07 E550. If its not an AMG, then yep, the E550 is the E-Class King. Congrats!
