Any High Mileage W212's Out There?
12-30-2015, 08:50 AM
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I'll follow this thread, but cannot "actively" participate. Only have 3,000 miles on my 2015 E400, but I plan to keep it to high mileage. I kept my 2001 LS430 to 137K mi, and only sold it because in the first half of the year my repair costs were about half the actual cash value of the car - and that was with nothing serious going wrong. I just felt it was time.
I'm one of those who take their new cars back to the dealer a lot under warranty, if I feel that something is amiss. I try not to make a pest of myself, but I get to know the service department staff and try to make it known that I just want to "get things right" so that I can have a long and happy relationship with them. This worked with my W201, back in the 1980's and 1990's, and worked with Lexus for nearly 20 years as well.
I also make it known that I plan to have all my service done at that dealership, so that they can expect a reasonable profit "annuity" from my cars. I know that they are more expensive than the independent shops, but I also feel that they are best positioned to diagnose and repair these complex beasties. I don't mind paying for service, if I receive good service for my money.
I do, however, miss the "old days." When I purchased my W201, new in 1988, I was introduced to "my" mechanic at the dealership. They assigned a particular tech to each car sold, and any time that car came in for service he was the one assigned to work on it. He and I got to know each other, and he knew my car very well, taking care of it as he would take care of a friend's car. The dealership has grown in the ensuing years, and they no longer assign a tech to each customer's car. My sales advisor, however, did introduce and "link" us with a service advisor, so I try to work through him rather than the generic call center that normally takes service appointments. I suppose the call center is fine for simple things like an oil change, but if there is anything unusual, I'll call the service advisor.
Sorry for the long-winded post, but I'm also looking for ways to ensure that I can enjoy driving my new MB's (both the E400 and the GLK) to multiple 6-digit odometer readings. Any advice would be appreciated.
I'm one of those who take their new cars back to the dealer a lot under warranty, if I feel that something is amiss. I try not to make a pest of myself, but I get to know the service department staff and try to make it known that I just want to "get things right" so that I can have a long and happy relationship with them. This worked with my W201, back in the 1980's and 1990's, and worked with Lexus for nearly 20 years as well.
I also make it known that I plan to have all my service done at that dealership, so that they can expect a reasonable profit "annuity" from my cars. I know that they are more expensive than the independent shops, but I also feel that they are best positioned to diagnose and repair these complex beasties. I don't mind paying for service, if I receive good service for my money.
I do, however, miss the "old days." When I purchased my W201, new in 1988, I was introduced to "my" mechanic at the dealership. They assigned a particular tech to each car sold, and any time that car came in for service he was the one assigned to work on it. He and I got to know each other, and he knew my car very well, taking care of it as he would take care of a friend's car. The dealership has grown in the ensuing years, and they no longer assign a tech to each customer's car. My sales advisor, however, did introduce and "link" us with a service advisor, so I try to work through him rather than the generic call center that normally takes service appointments. I suppose the call center is fine for simple things like an oil change, but if there is anything unusual, I'll call the service advisor.
Sorry for the long-winded post, but I'm also looking for ways to ensure that I can enjoy driving my new MB's (both the E400 and the GLK) to multiple 6-digit odometer readings. Any advice would be appreciated.
12-30-2015, 08:59 AM
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2010 E550 P2 w/AMG Sport Package + Pano, 2015 Nissan Pathfinder
Wow that's impressive. One of my neighbors has a Lincoln Town Car with over 500,000 miles on it. Lincoln/Ford sent him a banner to put in his back window. His brother owns a shop and he's a good DIY so he'll probably have it another few years atleast.
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12-30-2015, 07:13 PM
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2010 E350 Sport with 119,000 Miles on it.
No Issues so we just keep driving it.
I think the secondary battery might be going out as I got a light on it recently but it went away in a day.
Hope to drive it to 200K miles.
No Issues so we just keep driving it.
I think the secondary battery might be going out as I got a light on it recently but it went away in a day.
Hope to drive it to 200K miles.
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01-08-2016, 10:29 AM
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E220 w212 2011
I got e220 2011 87k with no issues .these are the best cars so far dont go to mechanics who dont have experience with mercs you will end up spending more money.always buy original merc filters or parts or use Mann filters or Pagid parts only .every 46000 miles change your diesel filter and every 50000 miles transmission oil and filter air filter change every year depending on weather or road conditions to drive on
01-10-2016, 02:59 AM
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Moe !
I have 2012 and 47 000 km in meter. Only one minor issue, pre-safe functions (Distronic Plus, Blind Spot Assitant,..) dos not work when there are below -15 Celsius outside. (last week was -26 )
My previous was 2010, 98 000 km and only ECU was replaced, because yellow 'engine fault' was on every now and then.
Most of taxis are MB w212 here in Finland, and friend of mine was previous owner of (http://www.nettiauto.com/mercedes-benz/e/7379912), almost 600 000 km in meter now. No big issues. There are many good shape w212 in sold in (http://www.nettiauto.com/mercedes-be...ageFrom=400000)
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I have 2012 and 47 000 km in meter. Only one minor issue, pre-safe functions (Distronic Plus, Blind Spot Assitant,..) dos not work when there are below -15 Celsius outside. (last week was -26 )
My previous was 2010, 98 000 km and only ECU was replaced, because yellow 'engine fault' was on every now and then.
Most of taxis are MB w212 here in Finland, and friend of mine was previous owner of (http://www.nettiauto.com/mercedes-benz/e/7379912), almost 600 000 km in meter now. No big issues. There are many good shape w212 in sold in (http://www.nettiauto.com/mercedes-be...ageFrom=400000)
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01-14-2016, 10:18 AM
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W212- Differences between US and Canadian
2015 E350:
Keep in mind that US-spec German cars aren't the same as Euro-spec. In many cases you have completely different parts. Indeed, many of the problems I've had with my W212 don't seem to be common to Canadian and European W212's, but I've seen some of these problems in 100% of the E350's I've driven and I believe I've driven ~6-10 of them this year.
Keep in mind that US-spec German cars aren't the same as Euro-spec. In many cases you have completely different parts. Indeed, many of the problems I've had with my W212 don't seem to be common to Canadian and European W212's, but I've seen some of these problems in 100% of the E350's I've driven and I believe I've driven ~6-10 of them this year.
03-24-2016, 03:02 PM
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Well at 100k, he's over the 80k mileage warranty. It's typically 8 years or 80k, whichever comes first. Also the emissions warranty varies by state, you'd have to check the warranty booklet to see what is actually covered. For instance, if he has a Pzev car, you actually have a 15 year/150k warranty on various emission parts, but only if you're in a Pzev state, in some other non-pzev states, you only get a couple years, not the 15/150k.
03-24-2016, 04:24 PM
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My 2014 E350 only has 24k miles. No problem except the dealer torque the panorama roof. I am a DIYer that keep cars for a long time. The most mileage is 325k miles on my old DD w115 diesel, sold my w124 at 190k mile, w140 at 176k mile, and finally the w124 coupe was gone at 180k mile. MB is a good vehicle, and is much easier to work on than a Range Rover.
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03-28-2016, 09:13 PM
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Regardless of the transmission problems I had before, I'm willing to stick it out to 100000 miles if I don't have anything other than minor issues
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03-28-2016, 10:03 PM
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107000 miles. No mechanical issues. Nice car with lots of power. Other than the interior rattles it is very nice.
Had right side DRL go out. Not covered by ELW so bought the light on internet for $176+shipping and replaced it myself. Dealer price is about $350 and they would charge at least one hour for the job, i.e. around $500 total.
Had right side DRL go out. Not covered by ELW so bought the light on internet for $176+shipping and replaced it myself. Dealer price is about $350 and they would charge at least one hour for the job, i.e. around $500 total.
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04-15-2016, 06:48 PM
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My 2011 E350 Bluetec has 102,000 miles. I do most of my own maintenance. I have had limited problems. Recently I have had CEL light caused by "exhaust gas recuirculation performance". I have been unable to find the problem. The problem seems to come and go, but this time I might have to seek help. Over all I am happy.
04-19-2016, 05:04 PM
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E280 2006
450,000 km about 281,000 miles
Recently sold in good condition
I started spendings on it from about:
280,000 (valv body gearbox)
320,000 (intake manifold)
380,000 AC system
After that it still works like a charm and cried the day I sold it lol
Got the 2016 E300 with 8,000km on it ATM
450,000 km about 281,000 miles
Recently sold in good condition
I started spendings on it from about:
280,000 (valv body gearbox)
320,000 (intake manifold)
380,000 AC system
After that it still works like a charm and cried the day I sold it lol
Got the 2016 E300 with 8,000km on it ATM
04-19-2016, 05:07 PM
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E280 2006
450,000 km about 281,000 miles
Recently sold in good condition
I started spendings on it from about:
280,000 (valv body gearbox)
320,000 (intake manifold)
380,000 AC system
After that it still works like a charm and cried the day I sold it lol
Got the 2016 E300 with 8,000km on it ATM
450,000 km about 281,000 miles
Recently sold in good condition
I started spendings on it from about:
280,000 (valv body gearbox)
320,000 (intake manifold)
380,000 AC system
After that it still works like a charm and cried the day I sold it lol
Got the 2016 E300 with 8,000km on it ATM
Photo from the 400K days
<br/>Told the person who bought it: promise you send me a photo of 500K
05-26-2016, 05:23 PM
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05-27-2016, 10:58 AM
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2010 E550 with 124k miles, no real issues to report. Had to patch a rubbed-through wire leading to the AIRMATIC purge valve, which took about 20 minutes and 4 inches of wire.
05-27-2016, 06:50 PM
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2010 E350 4Matic
Beginning the journey with my new to me 2010 E3504matic. 93.3k Wish me luck that I make it to 200k without any killer problems. Just retired my 1998 A4 with 220K. I will miss that car. It was great to me.
05-30-2016, 05:57 PM
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'17 GLS450,'12 E350//sold:'82 240D,'05 CLK500,'08 S550,'11 E550,'12 SLK350,'14 E350, & 59 other cars
2015 E350: 18,000 miles in 6 months...and the car's been in the shop for the remaining 5 months of the year. I believe 2,000-3,000 of those miles have been put on the car by the dealership. Still currently at the shop as I type this.... Not all E's have the same fate, unfortunately.
I sold my 2004 Infiniti M45 with 216,000 miles on it... I was the original owner. It faithfully ate an AC compressor every 72,000 miles, transmission gearshift linkage broke inside the tranny (ugh!), fuel gauge became overly optimistic so that empty = 1/2 tank remaining on the gauge, replaced a crankshaft position sensor at ~200k, headlamps were $400 EACH to replace and well worth it considering you had to disassemble the entire front of the car to do so. Don't forget the oil changes every ~$3500 miles... but overall, good car. Very rough teething problems for the first 60,000 miles or so with cabin build quality, but once that was sorted out, great car. Definitely was a better car at 100k than new. Would I buy another Infiniti today? Nope. Glorified Nissan Maximas with major electronics glitches on some of them.
Keep in mind that US-spec German cars aren't the same as Euro-spec. In many cases you have completely different parts. Indeed, many of the problems I've had with my W212 don't seem to be common to Canadian and European W212's, but I've seen some of these problems in 100% of the E350's I've driven and I believe I've driven ~6-10 of them this year.
I sold my 2004 Infiniti M45 with 216,000 miles on it... I was the original owner. It faithfully ate an AC compressor every 72,000 miles, transmission gearshift linkage broke inside the tranny (ugh!), fuel gauge became overly optimistic so that empty = 1/2 tank remaining on the gauge, replaced a crankshaft position sensor at ~200k, headlamps were $400 EACH to replace and well worth it considering you had to disassemble the entire front of the car to do so. Don't forget the oil changes every ~$3500 miles... but overall, good car. Very rough teething problems for the first 60,000 miles or so with cabin build quality, but once that was sorted out, great car. Definitely was a better car at 100k than new. Would I buy another Infiniti today? Nope. Glorified Nissan Maximas with major electronics glitches on some of them.
Keep in mind that US-spec German cars aren't the same as Euro-spec. In many cases you have completely different parts. Indeed, many of the problems I've had with my W212 don't seem to be common to Canadian and European W212's, but I've seen some of these problems in 100% of the E350's I've driven and I believe I've driven ~6-10 of them this year.
07-08-2016, 12:25 AM
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2023 GLE 450 4Matic; Past: 2019 GLS 450; 2011 E550; 2007 E63; 2003 E500; 1999 E430
2011 E550: 71,000 miles. AirMatic issue at 7K, everything fine since. I am having issues with warped front rotors every 6K to 8K miles now since I hit the 50,000 mile mark. MB replaces them free of charge. I am not liking this however. Also not liking the options to replace the car if I need to.
07-08-2016, 10:54 AM
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2011 E550: 71,000 miles. AirMatic issue at 7K, everything fine since. I am having issues with warped front rotors every 6K to 8K miles now since I hit the 50,000 mile mark. MB replaces them free of charge. I am not liking this however. Also not liking the options to replace the car if I need to.
07-08-2016, 10:59 AM
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When you guys get warped rotors, it is a steering shake upon braking? That would be the typical indicator of warped front rotors. I'm feeling more of a pulse when trying to stop smoothly. I think it might be back rotors, because the steering does not shake at all, but it feels like a jerky pulse when braking, never very smooth.
07-08-2016, 11:06 AM
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When you guys get warped rotors, it is a steering shake upon braking? That would be the typical indicator of warped front rotors. I'm feeling more of a pulse when trying to stop smoothly. I think it might be back rotors, because the steering does not shake at all, but it feels like a jerky pulse when braking, never very smooth.
07-08-2016, 12:15 PM
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
He may have an extended warranty or if he got the job done at the dealer, you automatically get a 12 month/12k warranty with any service work at an MB dealer.
