ChazThePhoenix

I found a 2010 E350 coupe with 127k that looks perfect, but has the higher mileage. The CarFax show little service history before 81k - which is amazing to me that people lease cars yet do not do maintenance (at least not recorded)

what do I need to look for when test driving this? How many miles can someone expect out of a MB before its starts to be a money pit?

BTW, we just got 2014 C250 coupe and love it so much we are looking for a kind of computer car..so why not a less expensive MB?

any advice or comments welcome
tnx

kajtek1

Check the serial numbers for balance shaft issues. Those who fall for the issue sell dirt cheap and it is easy to get excited about the price.
Did not know Phoenix is in Orange County

ChazThePhoenix

how would I check for that issue? would VIN show if thats been replaced?

also, what is this control for?

ChazThePhoenix

Here is the vehicle.

KEY08

What is that carpet dash pad all about?

ChazThePhoenix

who knows...remember when they were popular? previous owners may think thats still in, like fanny packs

what do you think, is this a good buy? what kinds of maintenance should I expect

mercy-me

See attached DTB with balance shaft issues. In all fault code scenarios., your engine 2729xx 31 265130 falls beyond the issues.
Dynamic seats. Check out the owners manual at MBUSA owners resources.

Good Luck,
Bob

Mud

Just a comment, based on low maintenance history, higher miles, and leased I believe for all of its life, I would pass. I'm not surprised that the average person that leases tends to maybe keep the car washed, etc. but doesn't really delve too far into maintenance because it's essentially not their car. I would be concerned about problems starting to pop up. Lots of cars out there, maybe consider one with more background, etc.

KEY08

It is not a high optioned car. No Keyless Go, or driver assist packages of any kind. Less to go wrong, I suppose, but not what a luxury car should have. You really need to get a mechanic to go through the car and prepare a full PPI. The dash pad hopefully isn't hiding a shrunken and cracked dash. That is the only time I see those dash pads being used. It is 9 years old after all.

ChazThePhoenix

yeah as much as I love the looks, and the dynamic seat option, my wife's 2014 C250 is much better optioned

the price was good too, for a second tool around car...but I agree, the 81k without maintenance is very bothersome.

Thanks guys...keep the comments coming if you have them

KEY08

Have you sat in the car? Some people like the multicontour seats and others do not. That may make your decision before you go too far. The car does look sharp, I must admit.

kajtek1

Depends how strong are you inspection skills, you never know what car represents base on statistics.
With today's highly advanced scanners you can make simulated compression test and check running characteristics in minutes.
Lack of records could mean that PO was die-hard DIY and pampered the car in the garage, while I bought dealer-maintained car with whole bunch of records, where I found that technicians while working on car kinked hoses, bend fuel line clips and seem never replaced air filters on 160k miles.
inspect, inspect, inspect
that switch looks more like multi-contour than dynamic seats. Car datacard will show that.

kajtek1

Carpet likely covers cracks on dashboard. If that is the true - it would indicate the car was bake on sun a lot and I'd pass as I value MB paint job the most and peeling clear coat is not easy to deal with.

400ixl

The Coupe is not the same platform as the W212 saloon, so only so much is shared. The E Class Coupe forum can be found at https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-c...brio-a207-141/