c300 or E350?
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c300 or E350?
Hey there! Need some purchasing advise. I am looking at a 2014 C300 with 63k miles or a 2013 E350 4Matic with 31,000 miles. Am I better off with the c or is the e the better buy? The E is a tiny bit more expensive, both have good service history's.
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Just based on the mileage alone I would go with the E-Class but I think we need more information so you said the carfax is good? Got some pictures of the vehicle? Confirmed no repaint? Whatever you choose make sure to do a pre-purchase inspection.
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Really depends on the vin and the options. Sorta depends on why you're buying it. If you're just going for the name, then a stripper C class is fine. I ended up with 2 E class cars because I couldn't bring myself to save 1-2k just to get a stripper C class. E was a little bit more cash for a lot more standard and optional options. But I think lots of people buy it for the name plate because there are lots of base model Mercedes out there. To me, what's the point of buying a luxury car with no luxury options? Unless the only thing that matters is the marque.
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Barring options differences, drive both on the highway with some turns and low traffic so you have enough room for a ticket.
A short street drive is meaningless in these cars, they are meant to be driven, consciously, and to enjoy them.
Mandatory pre-purchase inspection, and in particular rear subframe, and engine front. Likely powered by early M276 with timing chain tensioner issue, pil check valve and oil leak into harness.
I always get a feeling the E class has better interior finish than C class. Personal opinion though
A short street drive is meaningless in these cars, they are meant to be driven, consciously, and to enjoy them.
Mandatory pre-purchase inspection, and in particular rear subframe, and engine front. Likely powered by early M276 with timing chain tensioner issue, pil check valve and oil leak into harness.
I always get a feeling the E class has better interior finish than C class. Personal opinion though
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This the EClass:WDDHF8JB9DA686626
This is the C Class:WDDGF8AB9EA892204
No respray, good carfax on both. Will be getting a PPI for sure.
This is the C Class:WDDGF8AB9EA892204
No respray, good carfax on both. Will be getting a PPI for sure.
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Are you sure that the E class is still available? Says purchase in progress. That wasn't a bad one though, had a few options like the track package, keyless go and folding rear seat. The C class just had the pano roof which isn't that big a deal. They're both Pzev cars though which is good because Pzev covers a lot of other components for 15 years/150k, regular cars pretty much get nothing beyond the standard 4 year/50k.
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Are you sure that the E class is still available? Says purchase in progress. That wasn't a bad one though, had a few options like the track package, keyless go and folding rear seat. The C class just had the pano roof which isn't that big a deal. They're both Pzev cars though which is good because Pzev covers a lot of other components for 15 years/150k, regular cars pretty much get nothing beyond the standard 4 year/50k.
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Lane tracking package I guess. Blind-Spot Alert & Lane Departure Warning System.
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I you are 6 feet tall or more... or have friends you like, buy the E-Class. I've had both, and friends don't fit well in the back seat of the C-Class.
There's no accounting for more interior room in the E-Class.
There's no accounting for more interior room in the E-Class.
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Although I have a C-Class, E-Class is the way to go hands down. C-Class was always built with a budget in mind, E-Class was the "true" Mercedes, recent years the C-Class went upmarket after the A-Class came but for the generation of C vs E you were shopping with, the C-Class was their entry level model. The fit and finish, luxury and ride everything is better in the E-Class.
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Congrats on your purchase;
I don't see any quality differences in w204 and w212 unless you buy a 550 or 63 with premium leather interior and stitching. Rest is same.
I would say the biggest thing is if you need 1) a large or small sedan and 2) what kind of driving you prefer
E class is floaty even with sports package. It has a better ride. C class outhandles it significantly if you get the sport package. Way better road feel. It very much depends what you're looking for.
I don't see any quality differences in w204 and w212 unless you buy a 550 or 63 with premium leather interior and stitching. Rest is same.
I would say the biggest thing is if you need 1) a large or small sedan and 2) what kind of driving you prefer
E class is floaty even with sports package. It has a better ride. C class outhandles it significantly if you get the sport package. Way better road feel. It very much depends what you're looking for.
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Congrats on your purchase! Drive it in good health.
I had a W212. I sold it and really miss it. Then I recently purchased a W204 4matic. It's doesn't offer quite as much as the E class but really close. I'm really enjoying driving it.
Can't go wrong with either one, they're just designed for different audiences with a lot of overlap,rear space being the biggest factor.
I had a W212. I sold it and really miss it. Then I recently purchased a W204 4matic. It's doesn't offer quite as much as the E class but really close. I'm really enjoying driving it.
Can't go wrong with either one, they're just designed for different audiences with a lot of overlap,rear space being the biggest factor.
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One other perk. The W212 forum members are the best and I am not kidding. Not afraid to work on their own cars and always willing to help.
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