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2020 GLE 450 4Matic $19k, 80k miles, STUNNING metallic green, fake tan leather but comfy seats. VIN:4JGFB5KB8LA292653 Clean Carfax, except -- * 1093 mi – noise, replaced mirror * 1628 mi – replaced mirror * 21246 mi – replaced mirror * 31204 mi – replaced blower motor * 35725 mi – rear end collision, minor damage, replaced windshield * 46521 mi – replaced brake master cylinder * 56449 mi – repaired body electrical wiring Seems to me mostly minor issues, other than the collision. WHAT'S wrong with the MIRROR???
Test drive went great. THOUGHTS AND QUESTIONS – * Has automatic self-parking which is nice! * No Burmester audio (how does the stock audio sound??) * No Distronic Plus, lane-change assist or stop-and-go * No Acoustic Comfort package (but it’s very quiet!) * Got extended warranty quote $14k!!! Worth it??? What new issues should I expect at 80k+ miles? I drive less than 10k miles per year. * $19k good price?
Personally I would pass on that. Too much drama going on. It doesn’t have the best of features and it also is a first year model and in my book that is always a no no.
* 1093 mi – noise, replaced mirror * 1628 mi – replaced mirror * 21246 mi – replaced mirror * 31204 mi – replaced blower motor * 35725 mi – rear end collision, minor damage, replaced windshield * 46521 mi – replaced brake master cylinder * 56449 mi – repaired body electrical wiring Seems to me mostly minor issues, other than the collision. WHAT'S wrong with the MIRROR???
Early GLEs had some noise issues with the driver’s side mirror that caused frustration - not sure if that explains multiple replacements, but it’s not surprising.
Not sure why brake master cylinder would need to get replaced unless they failed to flush brake fluid at the right intervals.
Electric wiring at 50k seems normal - spark plug wires keep degrading on these engines.
$14k warranty seems a bit much - I’d probably pass and just buy a CPO GLE and extend the factory warranty.
Hard pass. Why replace the windshield from a rear-end collision? Seems odd. As stated previously, these first-year models had issues. Also agree that $14k for the warranty seems excessive. It's almost as much as the purchase price!
I’d pass. You would be paying $33,000 for the car. Buy a $30k car and pay $4k for the warranty. Must have is the Driver’s assistance package. Charging $14k for warranty is absurd.
@Wolfy90503 are you sure the $14k "extended warranty" didn't include prepaid maintenance, windshield coverage and tire/wheel coverage?
Ask yourself these questions: Do you trust the Service Department where you'd have it serviced? Would you look at every day and say "I wish I'd have gotten one with xx and yy" instead?
No, this warranty would be a terrible decision. Like all insurance, the total payout for coverage unless specified less, is going to be the value of what is being covered. Best case scenario you're paying $14K for $19K in coverage, only a $5K difference.... not worth it!
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