mikemargolis

Hi E-Class friends,

Yesterday I turned 100,000 miles so I thought I'd write a quick report.

I bought the car CPO in February 2012, it had 20,000 miles on it, seems about the only thing they did for CPO was perform the B service and put new tires on the car.



When I bought the car, I wanted P2 and Luxury, and the only CPO car I could find with those two options also came with diesel and leather.

At the time, I was living in CT and commuting to norther NJ, so was putting a lot of miles on. The deal with the job was that they'd pay all auto expenses, so that was a good one while it lasted.

I survived that first winter without snow tires, but fall of 2012 I bought four Blizzaks on Axis wheels from Tire Rack. All in it was $1980, which the company paid for.



The only downside is that at the time, there were no run-flat snow tires in my size, so I went with regular Blizzaks and kept a spare wheel/tire in the trunk all winter, so losing half my trunk to the wheel.

January of 14 I hit a huge pothole coming off the Bronx Whitestone Bridge in zero degree weather, and one of the cheap-*** Axis wheels I'd gotten from tire rack literally exploded upon impact.

Lesson learned: you get what you pay for. I will never buy after-market wheels from tire rack again.



After telling me that the wheels were out of warranty, I shamed Axis on their Facebook page by posting the photos of the ruined wheel, and they somehow decided to send me a new wheel if I would take the photos down, which I did.

Fast forward to 2016, the car has 100,000 miles, and the 80K since I bought it is about equally divided 40K/40K between the Turanza run flats and the Blizzak snows, and both need replacing now.

I just purchased a set of take off MB wheels from someone on this board, and am about to purchase new run-flat snows (now they're made in 225/45/17, close enough to the 235/45/17 that came on the car.

Anyway, so in 80K miles, the car has eaten two sets of tires, which is fair enough.

I did front and rear brakes at 90k, and also front tie rods at about 90k.

Had one CEL, turned out to be a ox sensor, replaced under warranty. Speaking of warranty, they also replaced the wood interior and comand knob under warranty.

Regarding the diesel engine, I am still amazed at the power. Yes, it's only 210hp, but has over 400 pound feet of torque, and it pulls like a 747 going down the runway.

Computed mileage (not what the guess-0-meter shows) is overall about 31mpg, and when I put it on the highway and leave it there all day, which I have done may times, it will get around 38 mpg.

I have gotten over 700 miles on multiple tanks, and diesel fuel is less money than the premium that the gas engines require. The Diesel Emission Fluid tank that sits where the spare tire normally goes gets filled up every oil change. You can do it yourself for about $20.

Overall, I am still as thrilled with this car after 100K miles as I was when I bought it. I am ready to come back at you guys in another five years with the 200,000 mile report.

homeofstone

Tie rod ends so soon? ?

mikemargolis

For me anyway, yes. Maybe the wheel shattering pothole had something to do with that.

kbob999

I have the same car 2011 P2 Sport Bluetec CPO, with 48K miles now. Only issue has been the dreaded oil cooler seal leak, which I did myself. Required pulling everything from the V of the engine, and the turbo, to replace the seals on the cooler ($10 part). 16 hours work and I'm still loving it.

I use snow tires all around in Denver winter, and it is not a problem with rear wheel drive. Everyone wants 4Matic, but it is really not needed with dedicated snow tires. Hope to provide the same report at 100K miles.

teksurv

Congrats on the milestone, looking forward to the 200k report!

thefisch

Great report. Love hearing about the personal experience.

ttab

I bought a 2012 E350 Bluetec P1 and P2 about 6 months ago. Love the torque and mileage compared to my 2011 E350. Get around 38 to 41 mpg depending on traffic in Seattle area. I drive to Canada and California a lot.

I'm due for the A3 service. 50K miles. I've done that to my previous E350. Mainly oil change and changing filters.

I have never changed oil on a Bluetec before.

Is there anything I should be aware of? Any write up out there?

Thanks ahead of time.

Timeplson

My 2011 still has 28k miles. So far replaced only rear brakes.

mikemargolis

I don't do oil changes myself (Lord, I don't wash the car myself), but I know there are VERY specific Mobil1 oils for the OM642 diesel engine we have.

229.51 or 229.52 I think. I'd check with the MB dealer if I were you.

Pretty sure it takes 9 liters.