Advice on buying 2010 R350
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2015 C300
Advice on buying 2010 R350
Hi all,
I'm considering purchasing 2010 R350 with 100k miles. Car seems to be clean.
Any specific issues/risks to consider? I have read that older Rs are very problematic, but what about 2010?
Does $11000 seems reasonable or too high?
Thank you so much!
I'm considering purchasing 2010 R350 with 100k miles. Car seems to be clean.
Any specific issues/risks to consider? I have read that older Rs are very problematic, but what about 2010?
Does $11000 seems reasonable or too high?
Thank you so much!
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
2015 Cadilac Escalade ESV, 2010 MB R350 Diesel
You are talking about the diesel or gas engine? If it is a diesel, then have it checked by a very knowledgeable MB mechanic as there are some expensive oil leakage problems. Check where it has been serviced and see if the maintenance is up to spec.
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From: Montreal, Canada
2005 C240 2011 R350
Believe the 2010 had the interior facelift but not the exterior. Thats OK too.. I have a 2011 with the exterior facelift too. I like that car very much.
I agree with auto385 I had a 2008 Diesel and my collegue got a 2010 both diesels and both had an oilcooler leak. Mine was done under extended warranty but my frrend had to pay $10k for the repair.. He then traded it in for an Infinity..
Lots of other expensive repair issues with the diesel. so good you are staying away from that.
May I suggest finding a 2013 CPE? some may just be coming off lease but still under warranty?
At that mileage check for rear airbag/airsprings leaking/ Does the car lean to one side or both. Have they been replaced?
steering rack leaks. apart from that, just the normal stuff:wear on suspension bits, shocks, brakes etc. Most are easy to repair by an indi or by yourself. lots of good aftermaket parts as the R shares chassis with the ML. Make sure you have some sort of maintenance record. Where the plugs changed back at 60-70K miles? Regular oil and filter changes? Are all the accessories and lights working? (faulty sam modules)
I agree with auto385 I had a 2008 Diesel and my collegue got a 2010 both diesels and both had an oilcooler leak. Mine was done under extended warranty but my frrend had to pay $10k for the repair.. He then traded it in for an Infinity..
Lots of other expensive repair issues with the diesel. so good you are staying away from that.
May I suggest finding a 2013 CPE? some may just be coming off lease but still under warranty?
At that mileage check for rear airbag/airsprings leaking/ Does the car lean to one side or both. Have they been replaced?
steering rack leaks. apart from that, just the normal stuff:wear on suspension bits, shocks, brakes etc. Most are easy to repair by an indi or by yourself. lots of good aftermaket parts as the R shares chassis with the ML. Make sure you have some sort of maintenance record. Where the plugs changed back at 60-70K miles? Regular oil and filter changes? Are all the accessories and lights working? (faulty sam modules)
Last edited by efzauner; Nov 7, 2017 at 08:00 AM.
