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Hey MB folks - proud owner of a 2015 e350 that I am looking to trade in for an SUV and of course the G wagon is first on my list.
Found what I feel to be a fair price with room to negotiate, but wanted to get folks thoughts from the community who have more experience.
2017 g550
84k miles
clean title and service records
polar white, with black / designo deep blue Napa leather
concerns:
- CARFAX has split service and ownership between Florida and Massachusetts
- east coast exposure could mean corrosion / rust but won’t know until I see in person
- 84k miles is close to 90k and 100k - what should be expected / potentially expected / to watch out for?
this car looks very clean and the fact that it’s being sold from a dealership is a good thing in my opinion. However I would ask the Dealership to have the technician do a corrosion inspection and put it in writing. They might balk at that, then you have to see the vehicle for yourself( don’t use lemon squad - total waste of money). At 84K, you will have issues with some parts- batteries, windows, wipers, aux batt, etc - usually not any big deals but they can add up. These are military vehicles adapted to the civilian world so- things need to be replaced on occasion.
-rust/ corrosion can be a big deal - $$$$ and from my experience, selling from a dealership is no insurance that the truck will be corrosion free. Even with a PPI - significant corrosion can be missed. You have to get the wagon and look closely. All Door hinges, wiper mounts, and all window seals just to start.
i know this probably sounds a little scary but these are incredible trucks and really fun to drive- if you can score a clean vehicle, work through the small but important MX issues and remediate any corrosion issues- you will really enjoy it. Good luck
06-21-2024, 09:23 PM
