cetialpha5

You're going to have to negotiate harder to get them down from 18k. Probably just say you want to pay 17k and see where it ends up. Maybe come up a couple hundred and when they don't budge, hang up and see if they'll call back.

As for that C class, it's pretty basic, missing lots of stuff that the E class doesn't have. E class has collision warning with auto braking, dynamic LED headlights which mean they swivel on curves and comes with auto high beams, keyless go, and power trunk closer.

I've been offered that 2k tire warranty, I always figured it wasn't worth it. Fixing a bent rim is $115 around here. I've had some crack rims which would cost around $160 to repair but that was on the W211 where the rims were $145 each so it was cheaper just to replace the rims. On the W212, the rims are in the $250 range. I get tires at Costco which come with a road hazard warranty for 5 years so no worries about flat tires. You'd have to bend/crack a lot of rims to make the 2k worth while. Usually that warranty is for something like 3-4 years so a set of new tires is around $800 installed, a few rims in that time frame, cheaper to just hold onto the money.

LILBENZ230

We've talked before on the W204 forum - so you know I owned a 2014 C350 before with pretty much every option other than driver assistance. This car uses the same powertrain as the 2014 E350 you're negotiating on.

If you can swing the $4000, get the E. They are not the same car - the interior on the W212 is quite a bit nicer than even the best W204. I don't think $18,000 is that far off for a well kept, well optioned 2014. Don't let it be about space, either. The E does have more space, but due to packaging efficiency of these RWD cars even a Toyota Corolla will have more rear legroom than the W212.

tpdtopcop

I am making the drive Thursday so will let you all know outcome.

DMWelk

Good luck, let us know how it goes.

tpdtopcop

Well I bought the E350. Rode he with no prolems. It's the exterior color I wanted and the light colored interior that's real leather. As I said plugs were changed 5,000 miles ago. Only thing it needs is pads all way around and rotors rear. I should be able to do that brake job myself. Next would be tranny fluid flush and fill. Is there a how to for a 2014? Also trying to get used to the car shutting off at stop them going again when I release brake. Lol

DMWelk

Congrats, glad things worked out for you. enjoy it.

cetialpha5

Yes, there's several threads lately about changing the fluid. Is there a Shell distributor near you? Cheapest place to get the fluid, Shell ATF 134 FE I believe.

https://www.shell.us/business-custom...r-locator.html

Many people hated the start/stop feature when it first came out. Some people went to great lengths to get it disabled, but probably not really worth the costs.

LILBENZ230

Is the car telling you to replace the brakes? That seems like an odd thing for a dealer not to do before putting a car up for sale.

tpdtopcop

No but just going to do it. Any recommendations for pads and rotors? Also how do you get this thing working 258 COLLIS.WARN. SYS. W/ ACTIVE BRAKE INTERV. FCW STOP

cetialpha5

I've just gotten the Zimmerman rotors for the front and the Akebono pads. No dust on the Akebono, OEM has lots of dust although braking is a little better with OEM than Akebono but it's not that noticeable. Lifetime warranty at FCPEuro means no more buying front brakes. Also the front and rear have brake wear sensors which trigger a warning on the dash at about 25% brake pad life left. If the sensor isn't worn out, you can just reuse them but normally when you get a set of front pads, it comes with the sensors anyway. On the rears and once on the fronts, I've gotten away with just putting pads on it and not replacing the rotors. Just need to measure them.

LILBENZ230

If you don't have noises or vibrations, I would just save money and wait until the car tells you it is time.

Also that is Collision Prevention Assist. The idea is that you don't want it to have to work.

Collision Prevention Assist - Mercedes

tpdtopcop

i have a little vibration and I know it’s the rear rotors. Just gonna replace rotors and pads all around.

tpdtopcop

My next thing after brakes and rotors then when it gets warmer tranny fluid/filter change.

Sunnyslope48

Lots of YouTube videos about changing trans fluid. Doesn't look too difficult at all.

Teckno

Good info , great info sheet. Do you have access to one to suit a GLC model, diesel 250d, but as they did not make it yo US, anything on the 250, 300 series in petrol.
Many thanks