2011 E550 above 100k miles?
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2011 E550 above 100k miles?
As I mentioned in a different thread, i'm considering buying a 2011 E550 that currently has almost 50k miles.
Realistically with my driving patterns I will hit 100k within two years, and at least 130k within 3.
Is this a stupid decision on my part? The car will be CPO and it will have a 3 year warranty so theoretically i'm "covered" other than brakes/tires/etc.
I'd like to be able to drive the car all the way up to 200k or so if that's possible... but i'm nervous about repair costs with a high mileage Mercedes like that.
Realistically with my driving patterns I will hit 100k within two years, and at least 130k within 3.
Is this a stupid decision on my part? The car will be CPO and it will have a 3 year warranty so theoretically i'm "covered" other than brakes/tires/etc.
I'd like to be able to drive the car all the way up to 200k or so if that's possible... but i'm nervous about repair costs with a high mileage Mercedes like that.
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Personally it is the wrong car. In the 80's-90's and earlier people would drive the brand past century marks. No one does that any more. When it hits 100K you will be lucky to get 7 grand for it and the maintenance will be constant.
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There are no more bulletproof cars left. If you plan to go to 200k in a car and are concerned about cost, you either need to do the work yourself if you can and/or limit your cost by buying a brand that is cheaper to repair.
That being said, while I am not a high miler, these cars do seem to hold up well compared to the other luxury options out there based on what I've gleamed from reading others experiences on here. Unfortunately, the high cost of repairs is inherent with this brand even if the frequency of issues is not high.
That being said, while I am not a high miler, these cars do seem to hold up well compared to the other luxury options out there based on what I've gleamed from reading others experiences on here. Unfortunately, the high cost of repairs is inherent with this brand even if the frequency of issues is not high.
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That has been my thought... my entire commute is on the Florida turnpike which is roughly 150 miles of straight 80-100mph driving... and then a small amount of (mostly highway) miles once i'm in Orlando.
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There are no more bulletproof cars left. If you plan to go to 200k in a car and are concerned about cost, you either need to do the work yourself if you can and/or limit your cost by buying a brand that is cheaper to repair.
That being said, while I am not a high miler, these cars do seem to hold up well compared to the other luxury options out there based on what I've gleamed from reading others experiences on here. Unfortunately, the high cost of repairs is inherent with this brand even if the frequency of issues is not high.
That being said, while I am not a high miler, these cars do seem to hold up well compared to the other luxury options out there based on what I've gleamed from reading others experiences on here. Unfortunately, the high cost of repairs is inherent with this brand even if the frequency of issues is not high.
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I am not sure why people are afraid of the 100K mark. I have a 2007 R-350 and I've accumulated 170K miles on it. It still runs well. It only need the usual maintenance. Oil change, tire change and brakes. I am planning on keeping it until 300K at least.
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i'm pretty new here so i hopefully don't give a wrong opinion/advise, but how important is the 550 to you?
for me, i'd exchange the 550 to a 350 and put the $ difference toward getting a late 2012 or early 2013 that has the updated m276 engine that wouldn't have the balance shaft issue, it's got 300hp and very decent fuel mileage that you'll appreciate on the hwy.
for me, i'd exchange the 550 to a 350 and put the $ difference toward getting a late 2012 or early 2013 that has the updated m276 engine that wouldn't have the balance shaft issue, it's got 300hp and very decent fuel mileage that you'll appreciate on the hwy.
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i'm pretty new here so i hopefully don't give a wrong opinion/advise, but how important is the 550 to you?
for me, i'd exchange the 550 to a 350 and put the $ difference toward getting a late 2012 or early 2013 that has the updated m276 engine that wouldn't have the balance shaft issue, it's got 300hp and very decent fuel mileage that you'll appreciate on the hwy.
for me, i'd exchange the 550 to a 350 and put the $ difference toward getting a late 2012 or early 2013 that has the updated m276 engine that wouldn't have the balance shaft issue, it's got 300hp and very decent fuel mileage that you'll appreciate on the hwy.
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Given that commute I might want a diesel. An E350 diesel with distronic is rarer then hens teeth. But I did find this... if I had that commute I might spring for a diesel S class.
Perhaps the nicest diesel I've seen.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-S350-BlueTEC-/371337471287?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5675702537&item=371337471287
Perhaps the nicest diesel I've seen.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-S350-BlueTEC-/371337471287?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5675702537&item=371337471287
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You seem to be realistic about the level of maintenance expense you might incur in buying any luxury brand. Some a bit more or less than others. So if you were looking at a Porsche and realized you were looking at $3,000 to $5,000 a year and you budgeted for that, the same number should be OK for a MB if you keep up regular maintenance.
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Given that commute I might want a diesel. An E350 diesel with distronic is rarer then hens teeth. But I did find this... if I had that commute I might spring for a diesel S class.
Perhaps the nicest diesel I've seen.
Mercedes Benz s Class S350 Bluetec | eBay
Perhaps the nicest diesel I've seen.
Mercedes Benz s Class S350 Bluetec | eBay
Thanks for the suggestion though
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It is covered under either the extended or CPO warranty.
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Airmatic is the air suspension system on E550's compared to the more typically shock system on the E350. Many people on here talk about issues with their airmatic and the costs to repair. I have a 2011 E550 with 61K miles with no issues so far.
It is covered under either the extended or CPO warranty.
It is covered under either the extended or CPO warranty.
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Yeah, regular maintenance should be well under $3k per year. 60k and 80k may put you near or just over $1k. Brake pads would be less than $1k but they just did the front on this car. If they are covering your gas, then go V8 IMO. You will love it.
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i can't imagine anyone would tolerate such amounts of maintaining a car on yearly basis after dumping 30+K into it for purchase.
