Should I buy it??
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Should I buy it??
My local MB dealer has a 2004 E320 with 34,000 miles on it. It comes with a MB Certified used car program that lasts through August 2010. They are asking 21,000. Is it worth it? Is the certified program any good? The car is black on black. Was traded in for a 2008.
Any major issues with this year? Any and all comments/advise welcome.
Thanks!!
Any major issues with this year? Any and all comments/advise welcome.
Thanks!!
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My local MB dealer has a 2004 E320 with 34,000 miles on it. It comes with a MB Certified used car program that lasts through August 2010. They are asking 21,000. Is it worth it? Is the certified program any good? The car is black on black. Was traded in for a 2008.
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Do they highlight any major "options" or "packages" on it on it?
Request from the dealer the Vehicle Master Inquiry ("VMI") which would is the spec data sheet on the car and its history. If this dealer CPO'd it they should
have a copy and have no reservation on providing this.
There are a number of threads regarding concerns with the various years
of production. Not to blow you off on this question but the "search the
forum" feature would be handy to start your info quest. You can likely
start with searches under "SBC braking" or "airmatic"
Dont feel rushed into any decision although Im sure a CPO black car with only 34K miles must still look extremely clean, attractive and sexy.
There are tons of deals on W211 E Series lease returns, CPO's, low finance rate incentives, etc., that are out there to be had.
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My local MB dealer has a 2004 E320 with 34,000 miles on it. It comes with a MB Certified used car program that lasts through August 2010. They are asking 21,000. Is it worth it? Is the certified program any good? The car is black on black. Was traded in for a 2008.
Any major issues with this year? Any and all comments/advise welcome.
Thanks!!
Any major issues with this year? Any and all comments/advise welcome.
Thanks!!
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At a minimum you need to jot down the VIN and run a CARFAX (though the VMI is a better tool to assess the mechanics)
Frankly, as to price, there are cars two years younger out there at the 21K mark right now (though usually private sellers or non-MB lots, and no CPO/financing etc)
I am concerned about the warranty, as the CPO (in my understanding) doesn't extend beyond six years of age on the chassis and you are v. v. close with an '04; nor does the special 1.9 % percent financing extend earlier than '05 (and '06)
Be patient, take a good look at the (buyers') market out there, and don't get caught up in the emotions: after all, a car is simply a commodity to be bought and sold
Theoretically
Frankly, as to price, there are cars two years younger out there at the 21K mark right now (though usually private sellers or non-MB lots, and no CPO/financing etc)
I am concerned about the warranty, as the CPO (in my understanding) doesn't extend beyond six years of age on the chassis and you are v. v. close with an '04; nor does the special 1.9 % percent financing extend earlier than '05 (and '06)
Be patient, take a good look at the (buyers') market out there, and don't get caught up in the emotions: after all, a car is simply a commodity to be bought and sold
Theoretically
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Auction price for a 2004 E320 right now is around $17,500 to $20,500 with an average 50k to 25K miles. I would venture to say the dealer paid somewhere around $18,000 for the car. So, like the others have said, $21,000 is definitely a reasonable asking price.
Don't forget you have room for negotiating!
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Don't forget you have room for negotiating!
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For example, with a 2004 E series having only 34K miles, its original 48 month
warranty would end, lets say DEC 2008. Subsequent to this date, the CPO warranty now kicks in to cover you through DEC 2009.
At time of purchase of the CPO vehicle, MBz will then offer you the option to "purchase" an extension of warranty time of 1 or 2 years to cover you beyond the DEC 2009 date, i.e through DEC 2011. Go figure-unless you drive extensively and plan on driving the car 50-60K miles to coincide with the DEC 2009 date, the logic would be to opt for that addtional two years to coincide with an yearly average milage accumulation of ~15-18K mi per year.
Have this negotiatied in to your price instead if it being a "post sale" item
that is presented at time when you are in the finance office with pricing contract already signed
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My local MB dealer has a 2004 E320 with 34,000 miles on it. It comes with a MB Certified used car program that lasts through August 2010. They are asking 21,000. Is it worth it? Is the certified program any good? The car is black on black. Was traded in for a 2008.
Any major issues with this year? Any and all comments/advise welcome.
Thanks!!
Any major issues with this year? Any and all comments/advise welcome.
Thanks!!
You are good. Buy it!
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02 ML320 Sport, 04 350z,06 E350 4matic
Auction price for a 2004 E320 right now is around $17,500 to $20,500 with an average 50k to 25K miles. I would venture to say the dealer paid somewhere around $18,000 for the car. So, like the others have said, $21,000 is definitely a reasonable asking price.
Don't forget you have room for negotiating!
Jose
Don't forget you have room for negotiating!
Jose