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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 12:09 AM
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E350 reliability

So the 14 e350s can be found pretty cheap with around 50k on them. Wgat are some of the issues with the cars. Should I go for a 13 550 instead? Just looking for the most reliable , I'd like to keep it for years and I drive 40k a year. Of course I'd love a v8 but the newer body looks so much better . Thanks
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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 05:46 AM
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You'll need to ask this in the E class W212 forum. This forum is for the newer model from 2016 onwards.
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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 08:12 AM
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I had a 13 E 350 cab.

In the 4 years years (and 23,000 miles) I owned it, this is what I experienced:

1. Tilt steering wheel function stopped working. Would only go in and out.
2. Engine clatter - tensioner replaced
3. Noise from right muffler - a metal piece inside the muffler broke off. Muffler replaced.
4. A wire that pulled back the right rear side of the convertible headliner broke. Replaced.
5. Split seam in front passenger seat bottom. Replaced.

All fixed under warranty.
My previous car was a 2006 Lexus SC 430 which I traded in for the above. Things wrong in 7 years? None!
Didn't learn my lesson. Bought a new E400.

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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by guhvies
You'll need to ask this in the E class W212 forum. This forum is for the newer model from 2016 onwards.
Interesting that the forum title says 2016 but W213 was model year 2017+ although they were on sale in 2016.
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Old Jan 2, 2018 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by cetialpha5
Interesting that the forum title says 2016 but W213 was model year 2017+ although they were on sale in 2016.
Being that I'm in the UK, our model year is slightly different. I was going on that and the W213 has been on sale in the UK since early 2016.
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