2011 E550 w 76k miles - should I stay away? - Page 2

12-28-2015, 03:03 PM

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I am not sure if someone has noticed that the fog lights are NOT the L shape (Hockey Stick Shaped). I know for sure that the straight LED light came on the w212 after 2011. I might be mistaken but something to take a note of.

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12-28-2015, 03:09 PM

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2015 GL550 4matic

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Originally Posted by Ferris_E550

I am not sure if someone has noticed that the fog lights are NOT the L shape (Hockey Stick Shaped). I know for sure that the straight LED light came on the w212 after 2011. I might be mistaken but something to take a note of.

Those can be changed to 2012-2013 straight style for a few hundred bucks. I know I would if I bought a 2010-2011.

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12-28-2015, 04:48 PM

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question...what years were affected by the faded wood trim?

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12-28-2015, 04:50 PM

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question...what years were affected by the faded wood trim?

I believe just the light Burlwood on the 2010-2011 MY.

I'm offering a complete set that looks great from my 2012 E550 if anyone interested in replacement. $1500.

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12-28-2015, 04:51 PM

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question...what years were affected by the faded wood trim?

I've seen 2013 models heavily faded.

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12-28-2015, 04:52 PM

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There used to be a cutoff date on the bulletin but it's been removed.

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12-30-2021, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tepcin

Hi:

Considering my first MB. Local dealer has a single owner 2011 E550 loaded. It is not CPO, and I'm concerned after reading posts of the aromatic suspension failing.

Any advise? I love the car, but don't want to buy it and 6 months down the road have a 4-5k repair bill.

Note, I only drive 3-4k miles per year.

Does anyone know the failure rate of the aromatic suspensions?

Thanks!

btw the car is here: http://www.mercedesbenzrochester.com...hf9ab5ba441955

its hard to say, idk too much on E550, but i have '05 S430 1st generation airmatic at 144k miles still running STRONG and 2010 GL550 at 110k miles just failed airmatic and replaced at independent shop.
aftermarket parts cost around 1k dollars and about $300 labor