Strasseninsel

Hi - new here.
Currently driving a '14 C300 4Matic sedan which I love, but looking at a '16 E350 Wagon.
There's one here in New England with 61k miles for sub 30k (my budget).
Clear carfax and been serviced properly at MB dealer throughout it's life. Appears very clean, but I'm just struggling pulling the trigger. Concerns are mainly mileage and road salt.

Any thoughts on whether you'd dive in on this or keep looking would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Lee

speedlimit

Hi!

Welcome! I'm going to move you question to the E350 forum for opinions from current owners.

Bob

LILBENZ230

Miles are a bit higher than average for a 2016 depending on the original in service date.. if the car was sold in earlier 2015 then this would be average. The 2014-2016 212 cars are well sorted and reliable. They fixed the rear subframe rust issues starting in 2012, I believe, so road salt should not be any bigger issue than it would be with any car.

cetialpha5

Yeah, I wouldn't worry too much about road salt. There's lots of aluminium parts these days so no rust in the normal spots. I'd just get an undercarriage wash at a car wash, even some DIY spray hose places now have the undercarriage wash as an option. My 2008 E-350 doesn't have any rust on the body although some of the mechanical parts underneath have some surface rust. There's lots of body panels that cover all that up though.

Strasseninsel

Lilbenz230 / cetialpha5 - thanks for your responses!

I settled on a 2016 CPO with 30k miles. Spent a little more than I had originally planned, but figure I'll be keeping it a long, long time, so well worth it. Glad to hear salt (if maintained properly) shouldn't be an issue.

Have a great one.
Lee

DMWelk

Wow, that was quick. Glad you found what you were looking for. Great cars, much better ride than the C300. Post up a picture when you have time.

Arrie

If I was buying a car like this I would absolutely go for a car with high mileage in short time. This means most of it is highway miles and this means the engine only saw about 1/3 of it compared to city traffic.

Strasseninsel

Arrie - thanks for your input - good points.

Here's a pic - Hyacinth Red. I pick it up on Friday!

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LILBENZ230

That's the same color as my car.. color code 996, also called designo cardinal red. I love it.

mrmotoguzzi00

love the color

Arrie

Awesome color and I always wanted a wagon but there are not many available especially with the big motor...

Padraigh

Congrats! I had a great experience with Chambers in Westborough, I hope you do too. I think you'll love the car.