2012 e550 price check
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2012 e550 price check
I liked the solid feel of e350 but want more power than m272 and m276, thus on my route to a 2012+ e550 which has a newer more efficient motor.
However 2012+ e550 sedans are rare on market.
I saw one close to me here:
http://www.benzelbusch.com/inventory...-4matic-U11151
edmunds detail retail clean price for this one is 47k. They ask for 53k. It is a significant markup due to rarity I think.
how much should I expect to pay for this one to be fair? thanks!
However 2012+ e550 sedans are rare on market.
I saw one close to me here:
http://www.benzelbusch.com/inventory...-4matic-U11151
edmunds detail retail clean price for this one is 47k. They ask for 53k. It is a significant markup due to rarity I think.
how much should I expect to pay for this one to be fair? thanks!
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few months ago i bought a non cpo 2012 350 with 19k miles and p2 and drivers assistance package for 44 otd, just as reference. but i was offered a good 1500 more for my tradein then i got at 4 other dealerships and i feel like i got a good deal
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Need to wait another 6 months to a year before they start coming off lease return in quantity before enough of them are on the used market to bring the price down and availability up.
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'14 ML63 AMG / '11 E550W4 (previously)
Not a lot of inventory of '12 out there yet.
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more efficient while more powerful motor attracts me. But I do have lots of short trips to not do the di engine any favor.
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for those who've driven both the 5.5 and 4.6 engines? how much better do you feel is the 4.6? 30%? 20%? i mean subjective feel.
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I have a 2012 with the 4.6 TT engine. I feel a substantial difference compared to the 5.5 N/A engine in my previous 2008 CLK 550. I originally was looking for a 2010 or 2011 CPO E550 but the TT engine sold me on a new 2012. Others on the forum have argued that there is no real difference because there is only a 20 HP (rated) difference but I doubt that they have actually driven a 4.6 TT. There is a bigger difference in torque.
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I have a 2012 with the 4.6 TT engine. I feel a substantial difference compared to the 5.5 N/A engine in my previous 2008 CLK 550. I originally was looking for a 2010 or 2011 CPO E550 but the TT engine sold me on a new 2012. Others on the forum have argued that there is no real difference because there is only a 20 HP (rated) difference but I doubt that they have actually driven a 4.6 TT. There is a bigger difference in torque.
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I test drove the 2012. If I was in the market for a used E550. I would go 2012 because of that TT.
Forget about a 2011, keep shopping till you find the 2012 you want.
Forget about a 2011, keep shopping till you find the 2012 you want.
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Do a Google search on "direct injection problems" - those who have a direct injection engine are basically beta testing a new technology - one that leaves recycled exhaust gasses (think EGR) injected into the intake ports without a spray of fuel to wash any gunk off - that can lead to carbon build up in the intake ports and on the intake valves which will lead to reduced performance.