Advice on Buying
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From: Chicago
2018 E300 4MATIC Sedan
1. Massage seats is a separate option from heated and cooled seats
2. Side window sunshade is a separate option ( bundled with rear seat package )
3. Make sure to get an extended warranty - very expensive to fix
Nick
2. Side window sunshade is a separate option ( bundled with rear seat package )
3. Make sure to get an extended warranty - very expensive to fix
Nick
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From: DC/VA
14 S8, 07 E63 Designo, on order 14 G63
In my mind I would not buy a MB without a PPI. Service history also plays a major role on dependability of the car. Extended warranties are worth it especially on w211. It cost $$$ to get anything fixed on this. I won't dump $24k on a 130k w211. Imagine selling the car a year from....very low demand (for high mileage)...will be going for pennies on a dollar.
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From: NYC
2008 Mercedes ML63 AMG
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From: FAIRFAX VA
12' ML350 4M & 10' E350 4M
Depending on where you live you can pick a s550 up in your price range! Here in Virginia most used car lots have 2007's from 70,000 to 125,000 miles. And usually they are priced from 22k to 27k depending on options and colors. I used to own a 2009 s550 Sport for 5 years until this past recent month where I got into a car accident. My car didn't have high mileage but it did have it's problems buttons not working, interior lighting going out, and some engine issues that were all covered under warranty. Looking back thank God for warranty or else I would have been out thousands of dollars on repairs!! Now you also have to keep in mind I didn't include oil change, brakes, and rotors. They will cost you an arm and leg!!
If I were you I would wait till 2014 where the prices will drop another 3-5k and get something that you like that is dependable! Also look for service records that really helps!! Just my 2cents hope it helps!
If I were you I would wait till 2014 where the prices will drop another 3-5k and get something that you like that is dependable! Also look for service records that really helps!! Just my 2cents hope it helps!
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s550
I dont think you should get a w221 with that sort of mileage. You're just asking yourself for trouble and expensive repairs down the road. Either wait until you can afford to at least go in the 40k range with lower mileage and maybe CPO or look into another mercedes model within your price range.
Cars with that kind of mileage are just asking for trouble down the road. Plus if a car has that many miles in such a short period of time, imagine how its been driven.
Cars with that kind of mileage are just asking for trouble down the road. Plus if a car has that many miles in such a short period of time, imagine how its been driven.
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From: Central Pennsylvania
2012 S350 Bluetec 4Matic, Diamond White, P2
StarsTylers01: The only way to rack up that kind of mileage, and, have the car not be a 24 hour a day taxi, would be lots of highway miles. Highway miles are very easy on a car. Its the low mileage, stop-and-go, that hammers a vehicle.
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In another way having a car with a low mileage can result in lots of problems. Having a car with the right mileage can help you. How? Since it already gave problems to the previous owner you will have a car with the new parts. Also since some of the parts that have gone wrong not designed well or not made well, the new ones will have lots of improvements like a Airmatic pump with a stronger house and redesigned to help it last. Speaking of "Matics" I test drove a S550 and came to a conclusion it was not as smooth as my W220 maybe it was either it had S600 rims or the tires were continental the worst for comfort and said on the dash it was flat. Second do you guys recommend 4 Matics or regulars? Do 4 Matics have more problems?
Why not get a brand new CLA for that price. Great looking car with warranty and no worry for the next 4-5 years.
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From: New Jersey
2013 S550 4matic (AMG sport package), 2016 Corvette Stingray.
Bro, my advice to you is to get the newest car that you can afford with a CPO and low mileage then purchase extended warranty and enjoy.
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From: Cincinnati
2010 E350 4Matic
I went to see the gray one. It was nice low mileage, good price to. I went to see it with my S500. After test driving it I came to a weird conclusion that the ride was not as good as my W220. It was a little bumpy but did not squeak or rattle as much as mine but was not as smooth. It was almost about the same but felt the W221 did not ride as well as it. Plus it did not have Night View and Massage.
