2012 E550 - what do I need to be aware of?
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2012 E550 - what do I need to be aware of?
Hi guys,
my first post and have never owned a MB but am closely looking at a 2012 E550 4matic. It has 97,000 miles on it, one owner according to the wholesale dealer who took it on a trade. I’d be buying it site unseen and would only have a mechanic look it over.
my question is, what common issues or problems should I have them look closely for based on this year and mileage?
thanks in advance, hopefully be contributing more here soon!
my first post and have never owned a MB but am closely looking at a 2012 E550 4matic. It has 97,000 miles on it, one owner according to the wholesale dealer who took it on a trade. I’d be buying it site unseen and would only have a mechanic look it over.
my question is, what common issues or problems should I have them look closely for based on this year and mileage?
thanks in advance, hopefully be contributing more here soon!
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Hi guys,
my first post and have never owned a MB but am closely looking at a 2012 E550 4matic. It has 97,000 miles on it, one owner according to the wholesale dealer who took it on a trade. I’d be buying it site unseen and would only have a mechanic look it over.
my question is, what common issues or problems should I have them look closely for based on this year and mileage?
thanks in advance, hopefully be contributing more here soon!
my first post and have never owned a MB but am closely looking at a 2012 E550 4matic. It has 97,000 miles on it, one owner according to the wholesale dealer who took it on a trade. I’d be buying it site unseen and would only have a mechanic look it over.
my question is, what common issues or problems should I have them look closely for based on this year and mileage?
thanks in advance, hopefully be contributing more here soon!
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2001 E55AMG
https://www.finecarsllc.com/vehicle-...bc847338faf33b
Is this the car? 2012 E550 4Matic w/ 96,720 miles, the only thing is it reads two owners on the Car Fax. Here is some extended warranty information from both of our providers to consider with your purschase, Fidelity and Freedom Warranty, accepted at all Mercedes-Benz dealers and licensed independents in the country, 100% claims acceptance between both providers for all Highline Autos customers. My contact information is tgibson@highline-autos.com or (855) 924-1333 if you have any questions and would like to see example contracts that explains coverage.
2012 Mercedes Benz E550 4Matic w/ 97k miles
Freedom Warranty Drive (more than just drivetrain components):
36 months / additional 50k miles
$0 deductible
-$4,510
$100 deductible
-$4,360
48 months / additional 70k miles
$0 deductible
-$4,620
$100 deductible
-$4,580
60 months / additional 100k miles
$0 deductible
-$4,730
$100 deductible
-$4,580
0% Financing is available
Fidelity Gold:
36 months / additional 36k miles:
$100 deductible
-$6,097
$250 deductible
-$5,409
$500 deductible
-$4,821
48 months / additional 48k miles:
$100 deductible
-$7,292
$250 deductible
-$6,346
$500 deductible
-$5,546
Tax and Processing included
Is this the car? 2012 E550 4Matic w/ 96,720 miles, the only thing is it reads two owners on the Car Fax. Here is some extended warranty information from both of our providers to consider with your purschase, Fidelity and Freedom Warranty, accepted at all Mercedes-Benz dealers and licensed independents in the country, 100% claims acceptance between both providers for all Highline Autos customers. My contact information is tgibson@highline-autos.com or (855) 924-1333 if you have any questions and would like to see example contracts that explains coverage.
2012 Mercedes Benz E550 4Matic w/ 97k miles
Freedom Warranty Drive (more than just drivetrain components):
36 months / additional 50k miles
$0 deductible
-$4,510
$100 deductible
-$4,360
48 months / additional 70k miles
$0 deductible
-$4,620
$100 deductible
-$4,580
60 months / additional 100k miles
$0 deductible
-$4,730
$100 deductible
-$4,580
0% Financing is available
Fidelity Gold:
36 months / additional 36k miles:
$100 deductible
-$6,097
$250 deductible
-$5,409
$500 deductible
-$4,821
48 months / additional 48k miles:
$100 deductible
-$7,292
$250 deductible
-$6,346
$500 deductible
-$5,546
Tax and Processing included
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
If you're not scared off, the basics are motor mounts and faded wood. If you are, consider the E350, those had 302hp motors instead of the 402hp in the E550 and the engine there is pretty solid. E550's also might have airmatic which can also be expensive to fix. The E550 did come standard with real leather whereas it was an option on the E350 and when the E350 came with MB-Tex instead of real leather, the seat tended to rip. Not an issue with real leather.
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12' E559
bough my 12' with 82k currently have 145k. no real problems here. check the coolant lines for the turbos, they get brittle. i did 2 of mine. check motor mounts ( royal PITA to do if you have to). check for oil leaks near the cam adjusters (i believe theyre called) the ones on ther fornt of the engine.
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2013 W212 E350 RWD
bough my 12' with 82k currently have 145k. no real problems here. check the coolant lines for the turbos, they get brittle. i did 2 of mine. check motor mounts ( royal PITA to do if you have to). check for oil leaks near the cam adjusters (i believe theyre called) the ones on ther fornt of the engine.
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When I don't know the engine in question, years of driving MB brand teach me that the brand is not for just anybody.
If you don't DIY and start taking car with no warranty to mechanics, they will eat your savings and equity very fast.
So what is your DIY background? Are you ready to deal with the listed issues?
If you don't DIY and start taking car with no warranty to mechanics, they will eat your savings and equity very fast.
So what is your DIY background? Are you ready to deal with the listed issues?
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2016 E350 4Matic wagon, 2019 Ford Expedition, 2019 Chevy Bolt EV
Hi guys,
my first post and have never owned a MB but am closely looking at a 2012 E550 4matic. It has 97,000 miles on it, one owner according to the wholesale dealer who took it on a trade. I’d be buying it site unseen and would only have a mechanic look it over.
my question is, what common issues or problems should I have them look closely for based on this year and mileage?
thanks in advance, hopefully be contributing more here soon!
my first post and have never owned a MB but am closely looking at a 2012 E550 4matic. It has 97,000 miles on it, one owner according to the wholesale dealer who took it on a trade. I’d be buying it site unseen and would only have a mechanic look it over.
my question is, what common issues or problems should I have them look closely for based on this year and mileage?
thanks in advance, hopefully be contributing more here soon!
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
https://www.mbusa.com/content/dam/mb...2019-02-28.pdf
