looking to purchase a E350
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looking to purchase a E350
hello, I am looking to purchase an E350 and I would appreciate any input some of you have. it looks like I will purchase up to a 2010 model year as far as my budget is concerned. would like to keep it under 25K dollars. any problems for these cars I should be aware of? anything I should know?
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2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
Look at Stickies for service and bulletins on this thread, usually 2nd and 3rd. The 2009 and earlier are W211's, so may need to look there in looking at those cars. Most problems have probably been corrected by now, but those threads will let you know what to look for.
There was a major change between 2009 and 2010 for the body and interior.
Need to decide if you want Luxury or Sports versions. Little different styling on exterior and interior. Major difference is in ride and comfort levels. Luxury rides more comfortably.
Good luck in your search.
There was a major change between 2009 and 2010 for the body and interior.
Need to decide if you want Luxury or Sports versions. Little different styling on exterior and interior. Major difference is in ride and comfort levels. Luxury rides more comfortably.
Good luck in your search.
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2009 mercedes benz c300
What you should know is that repairs are very expensive ... Since the car is over 5 years old you will not have any factory warranty left . It's a big gamble ... Guaranteed it will suck up your money like a vacuum cleaner .
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obvious exaggeration, in two years a 25k 2010 e will still be worth 18-20k, the big depreciation is in the first two years, not the 6th and 7th. these cars are prone to problems like any other cars, what makes them unique is labor and parts needed to repair a merc is higher than other cars. If youre buying for a 5-6 year old e350, just make sure you leave maybe 2-3k aside in your budget every year for any unexpected repairs, you prob wont need to use it you definitely need to have it available. There is some truth to the saying "theres nothing more expensive than a cheap mercedes". Leasing is a better option if you switch cars often, if you plan on keeping this for 5+ years than buying is a better option.
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obvious exaggeration, in two years a 25k 2010 e will still be worth 18-20k, the big depreciation is in the first two years, not the 6th and 7th. these cars are prone to problems like any other cars, what makes them unique is labor and parts needed to repair a merc is higher than other cars. If youre buying for a 5-6 year old e350, just make sure you leave maybe 2-3k aside in your budget every year for any unexpected repairs, you prob wont need to use it you definitely need to have it available. There is some truth to the saying "theres nothing more expensive than a cheap mercedes". Leasing is a better option if you switch cars often, if you plan on keeping this for 5+ years than buying is a better option.
Nevertheless if you are a car enthusiast and if 25k is what you can afford it is worth the risk in my opinion. I would rather spend the money on a car I enjoy than the one merely gets me from point a to b. In the end you will spend more on repairs & maint and probably lose a lot of value once you want to sell but oh well. Cars are never good investments. Buy the car you think you will enjoy most. Just my opinion
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hello, I am looking to purchase an E350 and I would appreciate any input some of you have. it looks like I will purchase up to a 2010 model year as far as my budget is concerned. would like to keep it under 25K dollars. any problems for these cars I should be aware of? anything I should know?
thank you
thank you
Far too broad a question.
You need to narrow your search and ask more specific questions about a more specific car.
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under 25k is unrealistic.... you must consider the tax license and other fees, plus optional ex warranty.. which is smart.
I just bought a 2012 e350 bluetec, with 27k miles for 36000. It ends up at 42 before you leave. So a 25k car is less actually...... unless u mean 25(+5-6000/-0)
I just bought a 2012 e350 bluetec, with 27k miles for 36000. It ends up at 42 before you leave. So a 25k car is less actually...... unless u mean 25(+5-6000/-0)
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I'm also in the market for a 2012 E350 ....did you buy it from a dealer ... If so is it a CPO and if so how much factory warranty is left on the car ?
QUOTE=Trancebolt;6200345]under 25k is unrealistic.... you must consider the tax license and other fees, plus optional ex warranty.. which is smart.
I just bought a 2012 e350 bluetec, with 27k miles for 36000. It ends up at 42 before you leave. So a 25k car is less actually...... unless u mean 25(+5-6000/-0)[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=Trancebolt;6200345]under 25k is unrealistic.... you must consider the tax license and other fees, plus optional ex warranty.. which is smart.
I just bought a 2012 e350 bluetec, with 27k miles for 36000. It ends up at 42 before you leave. So a 25k car is less actually...... unless u mean 25(+5-6000/-0)[/QUOTE]
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w212 E350 Bluetec & Mk7 GTI Sport
Mbz Calabasas<br />
Cpo<br />
27k, total of 3 1/2 year unlimited warranty with factory warranty going to 50k/4yr(17mths), then a one year unlim cpo warranty, then a one year extended warranty, everything but tires brakes rotors and negligent dmg like keysctatches etc.<br />
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35k > 41k, -2500d <br />
One owner, 10k yr lease for 2.5 yrs, purchased mid 2/15/2012 originally. <br />
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Had new tires Goodyear eagle runflats, but mines a bluetec. Full tank of gas is 70 worth lol...
Oh, and payment wasn't due for 1mth15days and they pay two payments for you after three months up yo 1200 total
Cpo<br />
27k, total of 3 1/2 year unlimited warranty with factory warranty going to 50k/4yr(17mths), then a one year unlim cpo warranty, then a one year extended warranty, everything but tires brakes rotors and negligent dmg like keysctatches etc.<br />
<br />
35k > 41k, -2500d <br />
One owner, 10k yr lease for 2.5 yrs, purchased mid 2/15/2012 originally. <br />
<br />
Had new tires Goodyear eagle runflats, but mines a bluetec. Full tank of gas is 70 worth lol...
Oh, and payment wasn't due for 1mth15days and they pay two payments for you after three months up yo 1200 total
Last edited by Trancebolt; Oct 16, 2014 at 10:28 PM. Reason: forgot
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Sounds like a deal I'm looking for but I'm thinking of waiting until Jan or Feb when no one is buying . Maybe I can push the price closer to 30K in dead of winter .
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Cpo
27k, total of 3 1/2 year unlimited warranty with factory warranty going to 50k/4yr(17mths), then a one year unlim cpo warranty, then a one year extended warranty, everything but tires brakes rotors and negligent dmg like keysctatches etc.
35k > 41k, -2500d
One owner, 10k yr lease for 2.5 yrs, purchased mid 2/15/2012 originally.
Had new tires Goodyear eagle runflats, but mines a bluetec. Full tank of gas is 70 worth lol...
Cpo
27k, total of 3 1/2 year unlimited warranty with factory warranty going to 50k/4yr(17mths), then a one year unlim cpo warranty, then a one year extended warranty, everything but tires brakes rotors and negligent dmg like keysctatches etc.
35k > 41k, -2500d
One owner, 10k yr lease for 2.5 yrs, purchased mid 2/15/2012 originally.
Had new tires Goodyear eagle runflats, but mines a bluetec. Full tank of gas is 70 worth lol...
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w212 E350 Bluetec & Mk7 GTI Sport
Added an edit to my other post too
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end of December
Might try end of December also as very few people purchase cars then. That's why you see so many December special car ads. Closer to the end of the month/quarter, the better the deal
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There's a couple of 2012 E350s in Florida for ~28k. High mileage, but some of them are very well equipped.
I just passed on a 2012 E350 with Distronic Plus, Lane Tracking, Leather seats w/heating AND ventilation. VIN is WDDHF5KB0CA526369 and as of today it's still on the lot. I pulled the service history and there's *NO* reported problems/complaints. Just serviced at the dealer and that's it.
I just passed on a 2012 E350 with Distronic Plus, Lane Tracking, Leather seats w/heating AND ventilation. VIN is WDDHF5KB0CA526369 and as of today it's still on the lot. I pulled the service history and there's *NO* reported problems/complaints. Just serviced at the dealer and that's it.
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I guess I am blessed but I have had 2 W124s which were supposed to be dogs and rust buckets yet I had no issue with either including one I put 300,000 km on. Trans was changed at 34000 under warranty and no further issues on the last one other than wear and tear. Most expensive repair was timing chain, sprockets and tensioner after 250,000 km.
I had 2 W211's. One a 2003 E320 2WD which survived a huge shunt on the left front corner costing a ton and a 2009 W211 E350 4 Matic wagon. No issues.
The current W212 E350 4matic wagon is a great car and no issue over 2.7 yr.
Get a clean, no accident, well documented service records car with a year of warranty (i.e 2011 or later and under 50000 miles) and enjoy the thing. Naysayers abound but most of us seem happy with our lot in life and the ability to afford these cars.
I had 2 W211's. One a 2003 E320 2WD which survived a huge shunt on the left front corner costing a ton and a 2009 W211 E350 4 Matic wagon. No issues.
The current W212 E350 4matic wagon is a great car and no issue over 2.7 yr.
Get a clean, no accident, well documented service records car with a year of warranty (i.e 2011 or later and under 50000 miles) and enjoy the thing. Naysayers abound but most of us seem happy with our lot in life and the ability to afford these cars.
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There's a couple of 2012 E350s in Florida for ~28k. High mileage, but some of them are very well equipped.
I just passed on a 2012 E350 with Distronic Plus, Lane Tracking, Leather seats w/heating AND ventilation. VIN is WDDHF5KB0CA526369 and as of today it's still on the lot. I pulled the service history and there's *NO* reported problems/complaints. Just serviced at the dealer and that's it.
I just passed on a 2012 E350 with Distronic Plus, Lane Tracking, Leather seats w/heating AND ventilation. VIN is WDDHF5KB0CA526369 and as of today it's still on the lot. I pulled the service history and there's *NO* reported problems/complaints. Just serviced at the dealer and that's it.
The key is has it been in any accidents and has service been done and up to date.
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i had a w140 that was like 9 years old with 100k miles, and i drove it 50k miles over 5 years as a secondary car and i probably put about 5k in repairs into it over the 5 years, avg of 1k a year to drive a s class that was a total joy to drive was well worth it. for 25k you could get a problem free honda accord or camry, but honestly if you want a merc than youre not considering these cars so i say go for it, youll be happy driving it the 360 days a year its not in the shop.
