Thinking of joining the MB Club - used 2010 E550?
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Thinking of joining the MB Club - used 2010 E550?
After driving Audi A6s as my last several vehicles, and getting close to ordering the new 2012 A6 to replace my '05 A6, I happened upon a 2010 E550 4-matic with just under 30,000 miles on it, Black with Tan leather interior, Sports Package, P2, extended fixed glass sunroom in the rear, and massaging driver seat. To my surprise, the car was more sporty in nature and fun to drive than I would have thought.
So, what should I know about this vehicle? Have there been any particular issues or areas of concern that I should have checked out before buying? Any reason to be worried about the airmatic suspension, or any of the electronics such as Navi, Bluetooth, or Sound System. I will have approximately 20,000 miles and 2 years of factory warranty left.
I beleive the car will need new front brakes as there is a good bit of vibration from the front brakes. Not sure if the rotors are warped or not. And, unfortunately, the front of the hood does have a few too many stone chips (small ones to be sure, but they are really apparent on a black car) .
I am planning on having a dealer look over the car before making a final decision.
How is the gas mileage? While I realize that there is a price to be paid for the V8, I am hoping it isn't too awful.
And, what about pricing for the car? I believe I can settle on it for about $49,000, if not a bit less. Is that a market deal?
Thanks in advance for any and all advice. I look forward to become an active member of this forum.
-SMR
So, what should I know about this vehicle? Have there been any particular issues or areas of concern that I should have checked out before buying? Any reason to be worried about the airmatic suspension, or any of the electronics such as Navi, Bluetooth, or Sound System. I will have approximately 20,000 miles and 2 years of factory warranty left.
I beleive the car will need new front brakes as there is a good bit of vibration from the front brakes. Not sure if the rotors are warped or not. And, unfortunately, the front of the hood does have a few too many stone chips (small ones to be sure, but they are really apparent on a black car) .
I am planning on having a dealer look over the car before making a final decision.
How is the gas mileage? While I realize that there is a price to be paid for the V8, I am hoping it isn't too awful.
And, what about pricing for the car? I believe I can settle on it for about $49,000, if not a bit less. Is that a market deal?
Thanks in advance for any and all advice. I look forward to become an active member of this forum.
-SMR
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Well this is my take on it. The car as you described it, was about $70K MSRP. That same car could have been bought brand new at this time a year ago for $12K off MSRP - so about $58K.
Now the question is: is it worth saving $10K (vs. last year's price) but getting a "well traveled" 2 year old car? For me - a definate no. However, if price of admition is of paramount importance, then its worth considering.
Now the question is: is it worth saving $10K (vs. last year's price) but getting a "well traveled" 2 year old car? For me - a definate no. However, if price of admition is of paramount importance, then its worth considering.
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So are you saying right now is a good time to negotiate price for a 2012 as well? Or was there something special going on a year ago for the price reduction? $12K off MSRP would certainly make me consider a 2012 over used 2011.
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And, any thoughts on the other questions I raised?
-SMR
Last edited by SMR; Nov 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM. Reason: Forgot to add second sentence
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steph280, not at all.
Read what OP car's description is and what I said - one could have bought a brand new 2010 E550 at the end of 2011 @ at least $12K off.
There's obsolutely no way you can get a 2012 E550 (much more limited than E350) at the end of 2011 for anywhere close to that. Having said that, it was posted many times recently of as much as $5K off ( or about 7%) 2012 E350 now, depending on location.
Read what OP car's description is and what I said - one could have bought a brand new 2010 E550 at the end of 2011 @ at least $12K off.
There's obsolutely no way you can get a 2012 E550 (much more limited than E350) at the end of 2011 for anywhere close to that. Having said that, it was posted many times recently of as much as $5K off ( or about 7%) 2012 E350 now, depending on location.
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After driving Audi A6s as my last several vehicles, and getting close to ordering the new 2012 A6 to replace my '05 A6, I happened upon a 2010 E550 4-matic with just under 30,000 miles on it, Black with Tan leather interior, Sports Package, P2, extended fixed glass sunroom in the rear, and massaging driver seat. To my surprise, the car was more sporty in nature and fun to drive than I would have thought.
So, what should I know about this vehicle? Have there been any particular issues or areas of concern that I should have checked out before buying? Any reason to be worried about the airmatic suspension, or any of the electronics such as Navi, Bluetooth, or Sound System. I will have approximately 20,000 miles and 2 years of factory warranty left.
I beleive the car will need new front brakes as there is a good bit of vibration from the front brakes. Not sure if the rotors are warped or not. And, unfortunately, the front of the hood does have a few too many stone chips (small ones to be sure, but they are really apparent on a black car) .
I am planning on having a dealer look over the car before making a final decision.
How is the gas mileage? While I realize that there is a price to be paid for the V8, I am hoping it isn't too awful.
And, what about pricing for the car? I believe I can settle on it for about $49,000, if not a bit less. Is that a market deal?
Thanks in advance for any and all advice. I look forward to become an active member of this forum.
-SMR
So, what should I know about this vehicle? Have there been any particular issues or areas of concern that I should have checked out before buying? Any reason to be worried about the airmatic suspension, or any of the electronics such as Navi, Bluetooth, or Sound System. I will have approximately 20,000 miles and 2 years of factory warranty left.
I beleive the car will need new front brakes as there is a good bit of vibration from the front brakes. Not sure if the rotors are warped or not. And, unfortunately, the front of the hood does have a few too many stone chips (small ones to be sure, but they are really apparent on a black car) .
I am planning on having a dealer look over the car before making a final decision.
How is the gas mileage? While I realize that there is a price to be paid for the V8, I am hoping it isn't too awful.
And, what about pricing for the car? I believe I can settle on it for about $49,000, if not a bit less. Is that a market deal?
Thanks in advance for any and all advice. I look forward to become an active member of this forum.
-SMR
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sounds exciting, and although I don't really have any advice, I say it's a great car, and if it makes you happy; go for it.....
this board has a huge value of resources and people and I'm sure it will help....
and don't forget: black is the fastest color right??
but a ***** to keep clean as I have found first hand, LOL......
good luck and Odin speed
this board has a huge value of resources and people and I'm sure it will help....
and don't forget: black is the fastest color right??
but a ***** to keep clean as I have found first hand, LOL......
good luck and Odin speed
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2014 E550 4matic,, sold 2012 E 350 4matic,,sold 2010 e350 4w,sold 2002 e320 se
Jees that sounds familiar,,I picked up this car,,one owner,12,200 orig. paid 47.
Now if you ask me am I happy,,110%. Would you get ur moneys worth at that price,,absolutely.What the orig owner lost in depreciation and watnot,,your ahead of the game IMHO.The car wont break in til 40k ,,also IMHO.
As it was astutely pointed out,,,it is hard to keep looking clean,,,but not impossible with the rite cleaning methods.NEVER use terry cloth towels
Now if you ask me am I happy,,110%. Would you get ur moneys worth at that price,,absolutely.What the orig owner lost in depreciation and watnot,,your ahead of the game IMHO.The car wont break in til 40k ,,also IMHO.
As it was astutely pointed out,,,it is hard to keep looking clean,,,but not impossible with the rite cleaning methods.NEVER use terry cloth towels
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Hi,
I have a 2004 E500. 110k miles on it. My Airmatic front shocks went out at around 80k miles. Not hundreds to repair. Thousands $$!! I swore I would never buy another Mercedes. (I actually bought the Arnott Shocks for much cheaper).
So, years later, the only major repair I've had done were those front shocks. So I am now considering a 2010 E550 with RWD. Loaded with low miles.
My main two concerns:
1. Little warranty left! Would have to get extended or aftermarket for $3k! But after those shocks, need a warranty for this car.
2. New Facelift coming out in 2013. If you research this, you will see on the web a pretty different looking car coming out in 2013. I believe Mercedes confirmed this. I know it doesn't bother some people, but I am having trouble on deciding to spend $45k or so on a car that will be outdated so quickly (looks-wise).
Any thoughts be anybody on #2 above? Still saving $20k over an A7 though. I love that new A7! And has AWD and a big hatchback. But 20k premium or more.
I have a 2004 E500. 110k miles on it. My Airmatic front shocks went out at around 80k miles. Not hundreds to repair. Thousands $$!! I swore I would never buy another Mercedes. (I actually bought the Arnott Shocks for much cheaper).
So, years later, the only major repair I've had done were those front shocks. So I am now considering a 2010 E550 with RWD. Loaded with low miles.
My main two concerns:
1. Little warranty left! Would have to get extended or aftermarket for $3k! But after those shocks, need a warranty for this car.
2. New Facelift coming out in 2013. If you research this, you will see on the web a pretty different looking car coming out in 2013. I believe Mercedes confirmed this. I know it doesn't bother some people, but I am having trouble on deciding to spend $45k or so on a car that will be outdated so quickly (looks-wise).
Any thoughts be anybody on #2 above? Still saving $20k over an A7 though. I love that new A7! And has AWD and a big hatchback. But 20k premium or more.
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I still ordered 2012 despite 2013 to get a facelift .I hope new upcoming model will not turn out to be a "facedown" 
A7 is a cool car better looking than A6 but I dislike hatcbacks but you know everyone is entitled to their oopppss I mean opinion lol
A7 is a cool car better looking than A6 but I dislike hatcbacks but you know everyone is entitled to their oopppss I mean opinion lol
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One other concern - MPG. The 2012 A6's are now getting 28 MPG highway.
And the 2012 Mercedes are getting better mileage now with Direct Injection.
So that is my conundrum, save thousands on a 2010, vs. less warranty, less mpg and lesser time with the new body style...
And the 2012 Mercedes are getting better mileage now with Direct Injection.
So that is my conundrum, save thousands on a 2010, vs. less warranty, less mpg and lesser time with the new body style...
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Anyway, I digress.
I, too, never liked hatchbacks. But, as I grow older with a kid that plays sports, my tastes start to change. I thought the Panamera was butt ugly, at first. But then it grew into the perfect car - hatchback utility, AWD!, insane interior, and nothing can touch the turbo. Still a bit ugly on the outside - but kind of like when the ugly girl starts to look pretty because of her strange look.
I went to look at them used, and still ridiculously priced. But the Porsche dealership was next to the Audi dealership and they had the A7 outside. So the A7 was a brand new cheaper alternative to the Panamera, with AWD and 28 mpg and a utilitarian hatch (but only a 4 seater).
But still, the A7 is $20k + more than the 2010 E550. Leaning towards the 10 E550...
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Panamera is the ugliest German but it's interior is out of this world .
I don't think you would be disappointed at your '10 E550 . I also believe that A7 should be compared to CLS .
BTW, E should be holding its value better than Audi does
I don't think you would be disappointed at your '10 E550 . I also believe that A7 should be compared to CLS .
BTW, E should be holding its value better than Audi does
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The reason I was comparing to the A7 was because the A6 is very boring to me, exterior-wise. I love the look of the current w212, and the A7. But not the A6.
I must respectfully disagree on comparing the A7 to the CLS. I can get a pretty loaded Prestige A7 for $65k ($69k MSRP).
Compare that to the equivalently loaded CLS... (which is also an 8 cylinder). $$$$$$
I must respectfully disagree on comparing the A7 to the CLS. I can get a pretty loaded Prestige A7 for $65k ($69k MSRP).
Compare that to the equivalently loaded CLS... (which is also an 8 cylinder). $$$$$$
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I just got my E550 4MATIC 2010 2 weeks ago. Same options...but up in Canada msrp was $83,000 when new. I paid $59k plus got a high amount for my trade (I feel I got $6k more on my trade, so let's call the Mercedes $53k)
My E550 only had 3,000 miles (yes, only 3000 miles!!!) on it and I got the star certified which got me bumper to bumper for over 2 years and powertrain for an additional 2 years after that.
I think you can get a better deal...
As a side note, I am absolutely in love with my 550. I tried the A6 and A7 but fell in love with the Mercedes. Get one...you will love it!
My E550 only had 3,000 miles (yes, only 3000 miles!!!) on it and I got the star certified which got me bumper to bumper for over 2 years and powertrain for an additional 2 years after that.
I think you can get a better deal...
As a side note, I am absolutely in love with my 550. I tried the A6 and A7 but fell in love with the Mercedes. Get one...you will love it!
?! you lucked out! congrats 
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1. Go back through all the pages of threads for this site. May be some earlier ones to specifically address the 550 areas of concern, especially the shocks.
2. New car prices are going up because of a back log of "demand."
3. If gas/mpg is a consideration, it is going higher and going to stay there for a long time. M-B requires premium.
2. New car prices are going up because of a back log of "demand."
3. If gas/mpg is a consideration, it is going higher and going to stay there for a long time. M-B requires premium.
