2012 engine lag
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2012 engine lag
Found a good deal on one of my dream cars this week but it had one flaw. Normally wouldn't even consider this but it only comes with powertrain warranty and I'd hate to move on to another option without some input. What better place!
2012 s550. Test drove twice, 2nd time out when I opened it up, engine light came on and it lurched badly 4 times before smoothing out accelerating. Felt like bad shift but was running a bit rough so maybe something else. Tried twice more before pulling over, shutting off , and restarting. Light went off and was fine for rest of the drive.
Question is, is this a know issue? I'd hate to continue looking if this was something simple as the car is in stellar shape and priced well.
Thnx in advance!
2012 s550. Test drove twice, 2nd time out when I opened it up, engine light came on and it lurched badly 4 times before smoothing out accelerating. Felt like bad shift but was running a bit rough so maybe something else. Tried twice more before pulling over, shutting off , and restarting. Light went off and was fine for rest of the drive.
Question is, is this a know issue? I'd hate to continue looking if this was something simple as the car is in stellar shape and priced well.
Thnx in advance!
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2015 S550
Found a good deal on one of my dream cars this week but it had one flaw. Normally wouldn't even consider this but it only comes with powertrain warranty and I'd hate to move on to another option without some input. What better place!
2012 s550. Test drove twice, 2nd time out when I opened it up, engine light came on and it lurched badly 4 times before smoothing out accelerating. Felt like bad shift but was running a bit rough so maybe something else. Tried twice more before pulling over, shutting off , and restarting. Light went off and was fine for rest of the drive.
Question is, is this a know issue? I'd hate to continue looking if this was something simple as the car is in stellar shape and priced well.
Thnx in advance!
2012 s550. Test drove twice, 2nd time out when I opened it up, engine light came on and it lurched badly 4 times before smoothing out accelerating. Felt like bad shift but was running a bit rough so maybe something else. Tried twice more before pulling over, shutting off , and restarting. Light went off and was fine for rest of the drive.
Question is, is this a know issue? I'd hate to continue looking if this was something simple as the car is in stellar shape and priced well.
Thnx in advance!
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Seems like a decent deal. It is a big risk though even with 60K miles. Could get very expensive or might be fine. Big gamble.
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Can you get it to MB or an Indie for a prepurchase scan and inspection? I think if you could rule out the serious drive ability issue the car may be okay. Absent a scan (and a concession from the seller to fix whatever is causing the problem) I wouldn't move on it.
They'll give you enough headaches anyway. No sense starting out in a hole.
They'll give you enough headaches anyway. No sense starting out in a hole.
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thanks Guys;
I'm likely to pass as the "starting out in a hole" comment really rings true to my concern with this one.
Appreciate the input, I'll be back to troll and try contribute once I find the right merc for me
I'm likely to pass as the "starting out in a hole" comment really rings true to my concern with this one.
Appreciate the input, I'll be back to troll and try contribute once I find the right merc for me