E550
02-27-2023, 07:00 PM
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E550
I’m looking to buy a 2014 e550 coupe it’s in great condition 2 owners clean title at 68k miles, is it reliable or will I be throwing money towards repairs? Stuck between a 2014 e550 or a 2014 e350
02-27-2023, 07:19 PM
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The M278 in that car is a great motor! The E350 will be a little bit more reliable but the E550 will be way more fun
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Wmz13 (02-28-2023)
02-27-2023, 08:14 PM
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Are you good with a wrench?
Given the choice, with all else being equal, and having the ability to pay for fuel... I'd jump on the 550.
Are you good with a wrench?
Given the choice, with all else being equal, and having the ability to pay for fuel... I'd jump on the 550.
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02-27-2023, 09:19 PM
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02-27-2023, 11:08 PM
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E550 for sure. Way too much fun. Quiet and sedate while basic driving and only moderately loud under WOT. I’m at 140,000 and only major repair is a propeller shaft ($1,600).
My MPG is 23.8 for the last 40,000 miles per Fuelly. And mine’s chipped.
My MPG is 23.8 for the last 40,000 miles per Fuelly. And mine’s chipped.
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02-27-2023, 11:24 PM
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Definitely the 550
I've had a CLK350 then a CLK550 that was way more fun than the 350
and now a 2014 E550 that is incredibly more fun and exciting than the previous 2.
all were Cabriolets too
I think I think if i were you I would be afraid I would constantly wonder what I was missing if I got a 350.
good luck in deciding
I've had a CLK350 then a CLK550 that was way more fun than the 350
and now a 2014 E550 that is incredibly more fun and exciting than the previous 2.
all were Cabriolets too
I think I think if i were you I would be afraid I would constantly wonder what I was missing if I got a 350.
good luck in deciding
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02-28-2023, 02:54 AM
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08-07-2023, 12:00 AM
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You made the right choice , neither V6 nor V8 engines' are paramount concern is the fuel economy but as a bonus today's bi turbo V8 engines consume less over decades ago ancestors
Happy Driving
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08-07-2023, 09:15 AM
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I have had my ‘14 E550 4Matic for 50k miles, tuned by Slav, WMI, all the normal airbox and DP stuff.
I have NEVER loved a car so much or had so much fun.
There are so few of them around!
Enjoy!!!
I have NEVER loved a car so much or had so much fun.
There are so few of them around!
Enjoy!!!
