Purchasing E350 Wagon - Things to look for?
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
tbd
Purchasing E350 Wagon - Things to look for?
Hi all - great forum with a lot of good info. Pardon the open-ended question (though, in a way it is intended to be) - I'm looking to purchase a used 2014 E350 wagon. Budget is mid-$30s. What should I look for when evaluating used wagons?
Most are in the 60-80k mile range. Any major maintenance items need to be addressed as I approach 100k miles? Anyone driving a 150k+ mile E350?
I like the 2014 due to the redesigned body. Would love a 2015 but they seem to be outside of the budget. From everything I read, they seem to be reliable cars. Looking for the good/bad/ugly. Thanks in advance!
Most are in the 60-80k mile range. Any major maintenance items need to be addressed as I approach 100k miles? Anyone driving a 150k+ mile E350?
I like the 2014 due to the redesigned body. Would love a 2015 but they seem to be outside of the budget. From everything I read, they seem to be reliable cars. Looking for the good/bad/ugly. Thanks in advance!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 9,224
Likes: 1,797
From: V E G A S
1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
Jabber made very good question.
If you don't have previous MB experience and want to buy relatively new car, I would strongly advise to stretch your checkbook and go for car with warranty, or CPO.
If you don't have previous MB experience and want to buy relatively new car, I would strongly advise to stretch your checkbook and go for car with warranty, or CPO.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 1,190
Likes: 68
From: Charlotte, NC
2014 E350 4M Diamond Silver
^^^ and post your zipcode, so, some of us may help you with a new find for you.
The reason they mentioned warranty, is because you could get factory ELW for 2-4k range, which will pay for itself in the long run, because German.!
Goodluck.
The reason they mentioned warranty, is because you could get factory ELW for 2-4k range, which will pay for itself in the long run, because German.!
Goodluck.
Banned
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,957
Likes: 1,640
Definitely, put warranty/CPO at the top of your list of options, otherwise I'm afraid you will be on this forum constantly trying to solve issues on your own that your dealer should be addressing. These cars need the appropriate care to continue providing great service. If nothing else, make sure the wagons you look at have complete service records and then have a really good mechanic give it a top to bottom pre-purchase inspection.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
tbd
Interesting responses, I appreciate it, thanks all.
The answer is yes, this is my first used MB. In full transparency, this will be the second car I will have owned. I purchased my current daily driver in 2000, a 2000 Ford F150 which I bought with 10k miles. Eighteen years and 220k miles later, it still runs great and will be retained as my weekend project vehicle. I (rather, a qualified mechanic) have fixed things over the years, no doubt, but general maintenance has kept her in good shape. I tell you this to indicate that while, yes, this is my first MB, I am good about staying on top of routine/preventative maintenance. That said, I'm not a mechanic by any means and am not looking for a headache.
Was talking to the local indy shop - he seems to like E350s. Maybe he was just saying that because he viewed me as a good source of future revenue...
I live in Atlanta. Have been hunting for a southeast car given the favorable climate.
Thanks again for the candid responses.
The answer is yes, this is my first used MB. In full transparency, this will be the second car I will have owned. I purchased my current daily driver in 2000, a 2000 Ford F150 which I bought with 10k miles. Eighteen years and 220k miles later, it still runs great and will be retained as my weekend project vehicle. I (rather, a qualified mechanic) have fixed things over the years, no doubt, but general maintenance has kept her in good shape. I tell you this to indicate that while, yes, this is my first MB, I am good about staying on top of routine/preventative maintenance. That said, I'm not a mechanic by any means and am not looking for a headache.
Was talking to the local indy shop - he seems to like E350s. Maybe he was just saying that because he viewed me as a good source of future revenue...
I live in Atlanta. Have been hunting for a southeast car given the favorable climate.
Thanks again for the candid responses.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 9,224
Likes: 1,797
From: V E G A S
1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
Funny - my youngest son lives in Atlanta area. He drove MB in his college years and 2 months ago bought new car. It is .... Ford Focus.
Side note - 3 weeks after picking up new car the radiator hose come out on midnight drive.
He did not even bother to take the car to Ford dealer and fixed it with friends help.
Some of MB 350 engines have serious issues with balance shafts. Than DI is new can of worms.
Side note - 3 weeks after picking up new car the radiator hose come out on midnight drive.
He did not even bother to take the car to Ford dealer and fixed it with friends help.
Some of MB 350 engines have serious issues with balance shafts. Than DI is new can of worms.
Last edited by kajtek1; Mar 2, 2018 at 01:32 PM.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
