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Old Feb 10, 2026 | 08:23 PM
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I purchased 2012 w212 Dec 26 2025

I purchased 2012 w212 E350 Sport (AMG appearance package) Dec 26 2025 from owner with 215300 miles, no issues on Carfax. Came with all docs, original window sales sheet. He's retired with homes in Pennsylvania and Fort Lauderdale. It's well maintained, clean, no oil leaks, idles smooth. He said he drove back and forth, changing oil every 3000-4000 miles. Many minor little cosmetic problems, like headlamp washers work but covers missing, tow cover missing, tail light broken. Rear 265/35 18 continental tires need to be replaced. Lots of stone chips on the hood, expected with highway miles. Everything works,
original paint. All for $2650 . The original grill was weathered, i upgraded to GTR grill. The stand up star emblem is missing, a black and silver flat reef emblem will cover the hole. It does not have 4matic or air suspension, preferred. It will be used in Fort Lauderdale during winter months, parked in my 2 car garage for grocery runs and cruising Los Olas.

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It still look really good at 215k.Mi with its refreshed grill. It has not suffered from city stationary traffic.


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Old Feb 12, 2026 | 12:54 AM
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Nice car, those things easy to deal with as well
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Old Feb 12, 2026 | 10:38 AM
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Is cruising Las Olas Blvd still a thing?
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Old Mar 20, 2026 | 06:13 PM
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Is cruising Las Olas Blvd still a thing?
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Originally Posted by CaliBenzDriver
It still look really good at 215k.Mi with its refreshed grill. It has not suffered from city stationary traffic.
I touched up all the stone chips and compounded the hood. From 7 feet away it still looks fairing decent.
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After owning for 6 weeks it sprung a coolant leak. I ordered a water pump, o-rings, whatever i need for DIY. I want to flush coolant with UltraCool It's blue OAT, cheap $7 gallon. Anyone experienced this stuff? I refuse to pay $33 a gallon of MB coolant.
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AI says not to use it.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Ultr...KqWwbkPtNOdkAY

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Replaced the water pump. This pic was taken at MB parts counter, 1 of them is MB part, the other is purchased online for a fraction of the price. MB parts guy was impressed of build quality. Installed now for a couple weeks with no issues. It seems like the leak was caused by improper install and failed attempt with some kind of copper additive, and liquid gasket. Improper bolts on the inlet tube.

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