How many miles on your W211?
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From: Belgium
E350 bleutec
6 digits on the ODO
In Denmark we have special Taxi rules, and the E-model is a "taxi" in DK.
The Taxi companies can buy the Taxi with reduced tax (normal owners pay 205% tax when buying) and when the car is 2 years/ 250.000 km (not miles) they can sell the car without extra taxes.
So 6 digits on MB-E's are normal in the cold DK...
The Taxi companies can buy the Taxi with reduced tax (normal owners pay 205% tax when buying) and when the car is 2 years/ 250.000 km (not miles) they can sell the car without extra taxes.
So 6 digits on MB-E's are normal in the cold DK...
Last edited by belgoen; Mar 16, 2011 at 03:28 AM. Reason: forgot the quote
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From: Virginia
W212 M276 DELA 30 ; W211 M113k, W126 M117, W126 OM617, W211 OM642 ; R107 M117 X2, Sierra 1500 LZ0
44K on my bluetec, 17k of those are mine. Gripes? I cannot stand the subtle, constant rattle coming from my pano roof's sunshades when they're open. Other than that I've had to replace both of my orange running lights on my front bumper due to melting/water damage. MB sells a kit for really cheap to do so, apparently its a very common problem.
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Porsche Macan S SportDesign / Ex M-B's: 11 & 10 & 06 E350's, 02 S500
My '06 E350 had 40,xxxK when I sold it, and I bought it with 29,xxxK.
It was a mixed bag of sorts. In many ways it was prestine, and in many it was troublesome. Endless transmission unrefinements with the 1st gear, and even a Valve Body change (after endless Dealer Visits to reproduce the problem) slightly helped it.
motor pulley squeeks, blower motor replaced, window motor replaced, etc. were some of the issues dealt with and fixed during my time. Also, some little rattles coming from a few areas when the roads were bumpy, and squeeky brakes at times. The original owners Carfax time-period showed a text book of little issues as well. Never anything too major, just "little" issues.
I have no idea if it was due to the previous owners negligence or poor ownership characteristics or not. Now, having my first ever Brand New car, I finally understand why people like to be the responsible party of a car from day 1.
It was a mixed bag of sorts. In many ways it was prestine, and in many it was troublesome. Endless transmission unrefinements with the 1st gear, and even a Valve Body change (after endless Dealer Visits to reproduce the problem) slightly helped it.
motor pulley squeeks, blower motor replaced, window motor replaced, etc. were some of the issues dealt with and fixed during my time. Also, some little rattles coming from a few areas when the roads were bumpy, and squeeky brakes at times. The original owners Carfax time-period showed a text book of little issues as well. Never anything too major, just "little" issues.
I have no idea if it was due to the previous owners negligence or poor ownership characteristics or not. Now, having my first ever Brand New car, I finally understand why people like to be the responsible party of a car from day 1.
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2003 Mercedes E500 W211 Sport
2003 E500 Sport w/ AMG Pkg
124,568 miles
too many to count... airmatic compressor replaced recently, transmission at 60k, leaky airbag suspension, and electrical error codes that wont go away... still love it to death and drive it like it was built to be driven
124,568 miles
too many to count... airmatic compressor replaced recently, transmission at 60k, leaky airbag suspension, and electrical error codes that wont go away... still love it to death and drive it like it was built to be driven
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From: Louisiana
03 E500 and Corvette
108,000 miles
SBC failure, AC hose,Door locks, blower motor,pulleys squeeking replaced,ball joints,rear shocks,airmatic compressor and rear springs,Transmission leaking at connector,Motor mounts and transmission mounts, wood grain panels cracked, ignition key,odor in A/C, just to name a few not counting "normal" maintenance. If the car had conventional braking as the new ones the SBC would not be an issue. The airmatic however was a pain. I have owned many cars with airsuspension but never the headaches I have had with this one. Normal maintenance is not bad on cost but all the failures are really expensive.
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From: Richmond-upon-Thames
2007 Mercedes E320 CDi Avantgarde
General wear and tear items, especially suspension components, ball joints, bushes.
Major items were a new turbo, and a duo valve - the part itself wasn't expensive, but the labour needed to replace it.
The SBC was fine, no work needed, it was already probabaly replaced when I bought it (at 140,000 miles).
Major items were a new turbo, and a duo valve - the part itself wasn't expensive, but the labour needed to replace it.
The SBC was fine, no work needed, it was already probabaly replaced when I bought it (at 140,000 miles).
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From: Louisiana
03 E500 and Corvette
General wear and tear items, especially suspension components, ball joints, bushes.
Major items were a new turbo, and a duo valve - the part itself wasn't expensive, but the labour needed to replace it.
The SBC was fine, no work needed, it was already probabaly replaced when I bought it (at 140,000 miles).
Major items were a new turbo, and a duo valve - the part itself wasn't expensive, but the labour needed to replace it.
The SBC was fine, no work needed, it was already probabaly replaced when I bought it (at 140,000 miles).
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From: Boynton Beach Florida
2007 E350, sport & P1
2006 E350 Sport
Purchased 12/2008 CPO 36,000 miles
6/20/2011 68,000 miles
Warranty thru 9/30/2013 or 100K Good thing!
front pads and rotors at purchase 36K No Charge
rear pads 66K
Trans service 39K
brake fluid flush 50K
Engine air and cabin filters
tires 51K
crank sensor/ warranty
fan blower in a/c/ warranty
Evaporator and freon/ warranty
keyless locking sensor / warranty
fuel tank for gas fumes/ warranty
replaced nav unit for sticking cd's/ warranty
I thinks that's it.
Still love the car! Drives great and all the gadgets work!
Purchased 12/2008 CPO 36,000 miles
6/20/2011 68,000 miles
Warranty thru 9/30/2013 or 100K Good thing!
front pads and rotors at purchase 36K No Charge
rear pads 66K
Trans service 39K
brake fluid flush 50K
Engine air and cabin filters
tires 51K
crank sensor/ warranty
fan blower in a/c/ warranty
Evaporator and freon/ warranty
keyless locking sensor / warranty
fuel tank for gas fumes/ warranty
replaced nav unit for sticking cd's/ warranty
I thinks that's it.
Still love the car! Drives great and all the gadgets work!
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W212 M276 DELA 30 ; W211 M113k, W126 M117, W126 OM617, W211 OM642 ; R107 M117 X2, Sierra 1500 LZ0
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From: Richmond-upon-Thames
2007 Mercedes E320 CDi Avantgarde
I think it was about that time at 200,000 miles it needed a new turbo, I sold the car at 217,000 miles.
I'm not too technical minded, and not sure how to explain, but the turbo is variable, and the rod which makes it go in and out wasn't working, so it had to be replaced, it that makes any sense?
The car still drove without it working, just not as fast, top speed was about 70mph and it took much longer to get to that speed.
I'm not too technical minded, and not sure how to explain, but the turbo is variable, and the rod which makes it go in and out wasn't working, so it had to be replaced, it that makes any sense?
The car still drove without it working, just not as fast, top speed was about 70mph and it took much longer to get to that speed.
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From: Richmond-upon-Thames
2007 Mercedes E320 CDi Avantgarde
Sorry I should requote, that 202,000 mile in the picture, was on my 2003 E320 CDi which had the inline 6, 3.2-litre engine. (sold last year).
My current car is a 2007 E320 CDi (facelift), with the V6 3.0 CDi engine - currently on 147,000 miles.
My current car is a 2007 E320 CDi (facelift), with the V6 3.0 CDi engine - currently on 147,000 miles.
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From: Virginia
W212 M276 DELA 30 ; W211 M113k, W126 M117, W126 OM617, W211 OM642 ; R107 M117 X2, Sierra 1500 LZ0
Sorry,just want to know what to look out for..
