e300 rear ended-advice on new E
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e300 rear ended-advice on new E
My beautiful 2017 e300 was just rear ended with pretty bad damage. It’s at a body shop and I’m waiting for an adjuster to look at it . Probably better if they total it and pay me what it’s worth . Whether they total it or not I’m looking for a new E class and may have to settle for what’s in stock. I ‘m looking at the E350 and want the pinnacle package , massaging seats, and some other features. The closest I’ve found is a loaded model which lists for $81,000 discounted by $5000 to $76000 plus sales tax. It has 20” AMG wheels, projection logo, lighted grill, winter package, super screen package-all options I don’t need or want-but it also has everything I do
want and the $5000 discount seems good and I
may be able to negotiate a little more . Would appreciate any input/advice. Thanks in
advance!
want and the $5000 discount seems good and I
may be able to negotiate a little more . Would appreciate any input/advice. Thanks in
advance!
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I have the same recommendation. I drove a 2024 E350 for over 6K miles before taking delivery of a 2025 E450 and it really is a big step up. We'll worth the added price. That said, if you get an E350 you likely won't be disappointed compared to the E300. The I6 in the E450 is silky smooth though.
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I totally agree with the sentiments of the other posts above. In my family, we have one E350 (my son’s) and one E450 (my own). Due to the bigger engine of the E450, the ride quality of the E450 is quite a bit better than its smaller counterpart (much smoother and quieter especially during acceleration thus affording a more comfortable ride). In my opinion, even though there is a difference of ~$7000 in their base prices, it is worth the extra money if one can spare it. Another option for consideration is the Airmatic package with rear-wheel steering ($3200), but I feel it is less important than the E350 to E450 upgrade.
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Thanks for the advice . I had trouble finding an E450 to drive but finally succeeded. People were right...I definitely preferred the 450 to the 350
and so did my wife. But--our 2017 E300 was recently totaled in an accident . We're driving a rental car paid for out of pocket. Finding a 450 with a color and equipment we could accept was very difficult, even being flexible about these things. The only possibilities would take
4-6 weeks to arrive. We just couldn't wait that long. Today we bought an E350 in alpine gray with all the equipment we wanted to be delivered in the next couple of days, at a 10% discount. Too bad we couldn't find a 450 but this is a very nice car.
and so did my wife. But--our 2017 E300 was recently totaled in an accident . We're driving a rental car paid for out of pocket. Finding a 450 with a color and equipment we could accept was very difficult, even being flexible about these things. The only possibilities would take
4-6 weeks to arrive. We just couldn't wait that long. Today we bought an E350 in alpine gray with all the equipment we wanted to be delivered in the next couple of days, at a 10% discount. Too bad we couldn't find a 450 but this is a very nice car.
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Congrats on the new car, post some pictures when you get it.
Thanks for the advice . I had trouble finding an E450 to drive but finally succeeded. People were right...I definitely preferred the 450 to the 350
and so did my wife. But--our 2017 E300 was recently totaled in an accident . We're driving a rental car paid for out of pocket. Finding a 450 with a color and equipment we could accept was very difficult, even being flexible about these things. The only possibilities would take
4-6 weeks to arrive. We just couldn't wait that long. Today we bought an E350 in alpine gray with all the equipment we wanted to be delivered in the next couple of days, at a 10% discount. Too bad we couldn't find a 450 but this is a very nice car.
and so did my wife. But--our 2017 E300 was recently totaled in an accident . We're driving a rental car paid for out of pocket. Finding a 450 with a color and equipment we could accept was very difficult, even being flexible about these things. The only possibilities would take
4-6 weeks to arrive. We just couldn't wait that long. Today we bought an E350 in alpine gray with all the equipment we wanted to be delivered in the next couple of days, at a 10% discount. Too bad we couldn't find a 450 but this is a very nice car.
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It's been several months since our 2017 E300 was rear ended by a hit and run driver and declared a total loss. Fortunately, my wife, who was alone in the car, was not injured. Our insurance settlement was generous and we bought a pretty loaded 2025 E350. We negotiated a lot and finally got 10% off list, which wasn't bad under the circumstances--needing a car right away and the dealer knowing it. I also bought the 3 year extended warranty from Jeff Jackson of Louisville.
As I posted before, we preferred the E450 but needed a car immediately and there were no 450s available with the equipment we wanted, other than in black or white. So far--knock on wood--our new alpine gray 350 is very impressive. No defects/repair issues (knock on wood), very quiet and comfortable, complicated controls but lots of electronics to play with. Compared to our E300, it's much much smoother and quieter (can't hear if the 4 cyl. engine is running from inside the car), has many more electronic functions, better self steering and braking, more comfort. Averaging 24 mpg in city plus freeway driving. My wife drives it primarily but I look forward to my opportunities (even though my car is a Porsche Boxster S). If only we could do something about those idiotic retracting door handles--talk about a supposed solution for a non-existent problem!
As I posted before, we preferred the E450 but needed a car immediately and there were no 450s available with the equipment we wanted, other than in black or white. So far--knock on wood--our new alpine gray 350 is very impressive. No defects/repair issues (knock on wood), very quiet and comfortable, complicated controls but lots of electronics to play with. Compared to our E300, it's much much smoother and quieter (can't hear if the 4 cyl. engine is running from inside the car), has many more electronic functions, better self steering and braking, more comfort. Averaging 24 mpg in city plus freeway driving. My wife drives it primarily but I look forward to my opportunities (even though my car is a Porsche Boxster S). If only we could do something about those idiotic retracting door handles--talk about a supposed solution for a non-existent problem!
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It's been several months since our 2017 E300 was rear ended by a hit and run driver and declared a total loss. Fortunately, my wife, who was alone in the car, was not injured. Our insurance settlement was generous and we bought a pretty loaded 2025 E350. We negotiated a lot and finally got 10% off list, which wasn't bad under the circumstances--needing a car right away and the dealer knowing it. I also bought the 3 year extended warranty from Jeff Jackson of Louisville.
As I posted before, we preferred the E450 but needed a car immediately and there were no 450s available with the equipment we wanted, other than in black or white. So far--knock on wood--our new alpine gray 350 is very impressive. No defects/repair issues (knock on wood), very quiet and comfortable, complicated controls but lots of electronics to play with. Compared to our E300, it's much much smoother and quieter (can't hear if the 4 cyl. engine is running from inside the car), has many more electronic functions, better self steering and braking, more comfort. Averaging 24 mpg in city plus freeway driving. My wife drives it primarily but I look forward to my opportunities (even though my car is a Porsche Boxster S). If only we could do something about those idiotic retracting door handles--talk about a supposed solution for a non-existent problem!
As I posted before, we preferred the E450 but needed a car immediately and there were no 450s available with the equipment we wanted, other than in black or white. So far--knock on wood--our new alpine gray 350 is very impressive. No defects/repair issues (knock on wood), very quiet and comfortable, complicated controls but lots of electronics to play with. Compared to our E300, it's much much smoother and quieter (can't hear if the 4 cyl. engine is running from inside the car), has many more electronic functions, better self steering and braking, more comfort. Averaging 24 mpg in city plus freeway driving. My wife drives it primarily but I look forward to my opportunities (even though my car is a Porsche Boxster S). If only we could do something about those idiotic retracting door handles--talk about a supposed solution for a non-existent problem!
And totally agree with your sentiments on the portion highlighted above. Those retracting door handles are something I can certainly do without. Just 4 more potential future failure points. They may have been going after their exceptional cD rating for the car (via less air turbulence), with the retracted handles, but for the customer, it offers absolutely nothing of value.
