Which of these three E Class Mercedes would you buy?
10-07-2009, 02:14 PM
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Which of these three E Class Mercedes would you buy?
Found 3 cars that I am considering...each with each own positives and negatives I believe and don't really know which to go with.
1. 2004 E320 w/ 32,xxx miles and no warranty
2. 2005 E320 w/ 52,xxx miles and Certified warranty (12 months or 100k)
3. 2006 E350 w/ 54,xxx miles and no warranty
I did a Carfax on all three and they are all pretty similar...
#1: Two owner. Console, rear pads and rotors replaced at 20,xxx miles
#2: One owner lease. Gas tank replaced at 44,xxx miles. No other repairs.
#3: One owner. Drive belt tensioner pulley, door panel and latch replaced at 48,xxx miles.
From what I've researched so far, a lot of people seem to say to stay away from the 03-05 models but here are my thoughts...
1. I like the low miles...but from what I've read, the newer the model year, the better...so it seems model year is more important then mileage.
2. I love the Certified warranty. I figure if there are problems, I will see within that year and can make a decision to keep or sell
3. I seem to have read that the E350s are far more reliable? Also again, newer model year is better, right?
Thanks for any input.
1. 2004 E320 w/ 32,xxx miles and no warranty
2. 2005 E320 w/ 52,xxx miles and Certified warranty (12 months or 100k)
3. 2006 E350 w/ 54,xxx miles and no warranty
I did a Carfax on all three and they are all pretty similar...
#1: Two owner. Console, rear pads and rotors replaced at 20,xxx miles
#2: One owner lease. Gas tank replaced at 44,xxx miles. No other repairs.
#3: One owner. Drive belt tensioner pulley, door panel and latch replaced at 48,xxx miles.
From what I've researched so far, a lot of people seem to say to stay away from the 03-05 models but here are my thoughts...
1. I like the low miles...but from what I've read, the newer the model year, the better...so it seems model year is more important then mileage.
2. I love the Certified warranty. I figure if there are problems, I will see within that year and can make a decision to keep or sell
3. I seem to have read that the E350s are far more reliable? Also again, newer model year is better, right?
Thanks for any input.
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10-07-2009, 05:14 PM
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Buy the newest one you can afford. In this case, the MY06. As you know, the MY07 had numerous upgrades which you might consider if one os available. Otherwise, the MY06 is the way to go. Also, this has the newer engine which is a big plus.
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10-08-2009, 07:14 AM
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I have a 2003 E320 and have had no problems at all except a ball joint and an infrared driver door sensor which were both covered under my extended warranty.
I would probably go for the newest that I could afford providing it has the bells and whistles I wanted. I would also pick up an extended warranty, one that provides maximum coverage for the longest time available.
I would probably go for the newest that I could afford providing it has the bells and whistles I wanted. I would also pick up an extended warranty, one that provides maximum coverage for the longest time available.
10-08-2009, 08:17 AM
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2006 E350, 2006 C280 4Matic
You should get the '06. It seems that they were improving the reliability each year. Also, there is an additional 1 year and 2 years of depreciation on the other cars. That is worth alot right there.
10-08-2009, 02:02 PM
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I would get #3. Bigger engine and improved reliability. And like TopEndS62 suggested get an aftermarket warranty.
10-08-2009, 04:09 PM
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So here is an update...
1. The 2004 was crossed off the list due to being too old and no warranty.
2. Saw this car and loved it. Pewter exterior with Stone leather interior. Navigation, dynamic seats (which I thought were cool as hell) and Harmon Kardon sound system. Car looked great inside and out, very elegant. The window price was $25,900, the online price was $24,900. They said they would take $22,000 but I have a strong feeling they would take $20,000 which is what we asked for before saying we have one other car to look at.
3. No longer looked at this one because we found a 2006 E350 w/ 38k miles which we saw today. It was pretty bare features wise...no Nav or any bells and whistles and we didn't like the interior color as much (Ash vs Stone). The year and mileage was nice, though it still only has a 1 year CPO warranty as it went into service 05/2005 originally so the factory warranty is over. The sticker was $28,900 and we offered $22,000 and they came back at $26,000...didn't really seem to want to make a deal at all so we left.
If we can get the MY05 w/52k miles for $20,000, I would feel really good about it.
I'm going to try my luck and ask to split the cost on extending the warranty for 2 more years (they charge $1995 for it)...I may be pushing it but you don't know unless you ask.
1. The 2004 was crossed off the list due to being too old and no warranty.
2. Saw this car and loved it. Pewter exterior with Stone leather interior. Navigation, dynamic seats (which I thought were cool as hell) and Harmon Kardon sound system. Car looked great inside and out, very elegant. The window price was $25,900, the online price was $24,900. They said they would take $22,000 but I have a strong feeling they would take $20,000 which is what we asked for before saying we have one other car to look at.
3. No longer looked at this one because we found a 2006 E350 w/ 38k miles which we saw today. It was pretty bare features wise...no Nav or any bells and whistles and we didn't like the interior color as much (Ash vs Stone). The year and mileage was nice, though it still only has a 1 year CPO warranty as it went into service 05/2005 originally so the factory warranty is over. The sticker was $28,900 and we offered $22,000 and they came back at $26,000...didn't really seem to want to make a deal at all so we left.
If we can get the MY05 w/52k miles for $20,000, I would feel really good about it.
I'm going to try my luck and ask to split the cost on extending the warranty for 2 more years (they charge $1995 for it)...I may be pushing it but you don't know unless you ask.
10-08-2009, 04:12 PM
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So here is an update...
1. The 2004 was crossed off the list due to being too old and no warranty.
2. Saw this car and loved it. Pewter exterior with Stone leather interior. Navigation, dynamic seats (which I thought were cool as hell) and Harmon Kardon sound system. Car looked great inside and out, very elegant. The window price was $25,900, the online price was $24,900. They said they would take $22,000 but I have a strong feeling they would take $20,000 which is what we asked for before saying we have one other car to look at.
3. No longer looked at this one because we found a 2006 E350 w/ 38k miles which we saw today. It was pretty bare features wise...no Nav or any bells and whistles and we didn't like the interior color as much (Ash vs Stone). The year and mileage was nice, though it still only has a 1 year CPO warranty as it went into service 05/2005 originally so the factory warranty is over. The sticker was $28,900 and we offered $22,000 and they came back at $26,000...didn't really seem to want to make a deal at all so we left.
If we can get the MY05 w/52k miles for $20,000, I would feel really good about it.
I'm going to try my luck and ask to split the cost on extending the warranty for 2 more years (they charge $1995 for it)...I may be pushing it but you don't know unless you ask.
1. The 2004 was crossed off the list due to being too old and no warranty.
2. Saw this car and loved it. Pewter exterior with Stone leather interior. Navigation, dynamic seats (which I thought were cool as hell) and Harmon Kardon sound system. Car looked great inside and out, very elegant. The window price was $25,900, the online price was $24,900. They said they would take $22,000 but I have a strong feeling they would take $20,000 which is what we asked for before saying we have one other car to look at.
3. No longer looked at this one because we found a 2006 E350 w/ 38k miles which we saw today. It was pretty bare features wise...no Nav or any bells and whistles and we didn't like the interior color as much (Ash vs Stone). The year and mileage was nice, though it still only has a 1 year CPO warranty as it went into service 05/2005 originally so the factory warranty is over. The sticker was $28,900 and we offered $22,000 and they came back at $26,000...didn't really seem to want to make a deal at all so we left.
If we can get the MY05 w/52k miles for $20,000, I would feel really good about it.
I'm going to try my luck and ask to split the cost on extending the warranty for 2 more years (they charge $1995 for it)...I may be pushing it but you don't know unless you ask.
10-08-2009, 06:19 PM
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Well here is another update...
Just got off the phone with the dealer that has the 2005 E320 w/52k miles (the CPO one). It appears they will take $21,000 and split the 2 yr ext. CPO warranty which costs $1925 making the total $21,962 with a total of 3 years or 100,000 miles of warranty.
Gotta confirm with the wife but I think we may have a deal.
Just got off the phone with the dealer that has the 2005 E320 w/52k miles (the CPO one). It appears they will take $21,000 and split the 2 yr ext. CPO warranty which costs $1925 making the total $21,962 with a total of 3 years or 100,000 miles of warranty.
Gotta confirm with the wife but I think we may have a deal.
10-21-2009, 12:32 PM
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Finally decided on the car and it ended up being the #2 that I originally asked out.
It's a 2005 Mercedes E320 w/52,500 miles and 36 month/47,500 mile (remaining) CPO warranty. It has Nav, Dynamic Seats, and some small stuff like CD changer and power rear sunshade.
The sticker price on the car was $26,000 and we negotiated down to $20,075 and bought the extended CPO warranty for $1925.
We were approved up to $31,500 and looked at some 2007 and 2008 E350s but in the end we liked this one the best with the combination of price, warranty, options, int/ext color and condition.
I freaking love the Dynamic seats. I'm sure the novelty will wear off over a little while but it's awesome every time you take a turn in car.
Here's some pics...
It's a 2005 Mercedes E320 w/52,500 miles and 36 month/47,500 mile (remaining) CPO warranty. It has Nav, Dynamic Seats, and some small stuff like CD changer and power rear sunshade.
The sticker price on the car was $26,000 and we negotiated down to $20,075 and bought the extended CPO warranty for $1925.
We were approved up to $31,500 and looked at some 2007 and 2008 E350s but in the end we liked this one the best with the combination of price, warranty, options, int/ext color and condition.
I freaking love the Dynamic seats. I'm sure the novelty will wear off over a little while but it's awesome every time you take a turn in car.
Here's some pics...
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just curious how did you come to that conclusion? my 2 year old canon sd900 takes pics just as clear and detailed and vibrant. if you download the pics and check the details youll find that he used a canon powershot sd 800 is....
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niice ride!
10-22-2009, 04:18 AM
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Nice choice. I would've said the 05 with CPO as well.
I really think it is worth buying the extended starmark warranty on top of the cpo, especially on the 03 - 05 E's. 05 is when reliability started going up.
+1 on DD seats. They're awesome. Enjoy and congrats
I really think it is worth buying the extended starmark warranty on top of the cpo, especially on the 03 - 05 E's. 05 is when reliability started going up.
+1 on DD seats. They're awesome. Enjoy and congrats
