Buying a 2015 E400 wagon
#1
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Buying a 2015 E400 wagon
Hi all,
First time here...first time buying a Benz. I have four kids and we need a vehicle to complement our Odyssey that can haul 6 or 7 in a pinch and isn't an SUV, and is something fun to drive -- this wagon fits the bill. They seem to be rare as hens teeth up here in Toronto.
This is a 2015 e400 with 50 thousand Kms on it, buying certified preowned from a dealer here...One question - would anyone recommend buying the Extended Limited Warranty?
Not sure how reliable this model is as it seems so rare!
First time here...first time buying a Benz. I have four kids and we need a vehicle to complement our Odyssey that can haul 6 or 7 in a pinch and isn't an SUV, and is something fun to drive -- this wagon fits the bill. They seem to be rare as hens teeth up here in Toronto.
This is a 2015 e400 with 50 thousand Kms on it, buying certified preowned from a dealer here...One question - would anyone recommend buying the Extended Limited Warranty?
Not sure how reliable this model is as it seems so rare!
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I def would.. I have the same vehicle but in a sedan . Purchased it with 50,600 mles non cpo .. ...I had to get cyl head, 2 burnt valves and fuel injector replaced . The injector was covered under Mercedes 80000 emission warranty. So aside from the injector the total was $7000.. the car has 56000 miles on her ... It cost me 100 bucks with 3rd party warranty . Thank God I purchased the warranty
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I def would.. I have the same vehicle but in a sedan . Purchased it with 50,600 mles non cpo .. ...I had to get cyl head, 2 burnt valves and fuel injector replaced . The injector was covered under Mercedes 80000 emission warranty. So aside from the injector the total was $7000.. the car has 56000 miles on her ... It cost me 100 bucks with 3rd party warranty . Thank God I purchased the warranty
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Honestly I haven't read any other horror stories about the twin turbo engine .. but def get ureself the warranty..u def don't want to b facing this !
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I think a "reliable family car" and "rare engine with questionable reputation" are on opposite sides of life. Bare in mind that even with warranty - replacement parts coming from Germany will cost time.
Plenty of cars with reliable engines. At least in US.
Plenty of cars with reliable engines. At least in US.
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If so I may look at a 350 instead if I can find one
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You said they are rare?
I have not much knowledge about those engines, but between US and Polish forums I frequent - each time owner of 400 comes, he always has bad story to tell.
That might be even good engine, but driving rare Bluetec myself, my car is sitting brick for 3 months becouse German delay sending replacement DPF for me.
I have several cars, so that is not an issue for me, but would hate to explain the situation to 4 kids and their mother.
I have not much knowledge about those engines, but between US and Polish forums I frequent - each time owner of 400 comes, he always has bad story to tell.
That might be even good engine, but driving rare Bluetec myself, my car is sitting brick for 3 months becouse German delay sending replacement DPF for me.
I have several cars, so that is not an issue for me, but would hate to explain the situation to 4 kids and their mother.
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Yeah my car was in for 1 month .. luckily I got a loaner ... But I did some research and haven't found many negatives with these engines .. .. y did my car have those issues???? I can't really say .. Maybe neglect ? It was a off lease 1 owner vehicle ... maybe previous owner put regular gas for those 3 yrs and caused the injector to fail? As I believe the root of my problem was a bad injector
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Yeah my car was in for 1 month .. luckily I got a loaner ... But I did some research and haven't found many negatives with these engines .. .. y did my car have those issues???? I can't really say .. Maybe neglect ? It was a off lease 1 owner vehicle ... maybe previous owner put regular gas for those 3 yrs and caused the injector to fail? As I believe the root of my problem was a bad injector
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You said they are rare?
I have not much knowledge about those engines, but between US and Polish forums I frequent - each time owner of 400 comes, he always has bad story to tell.
That might be even good engine, but driving rare Bluetec myself, my car is sitting brick for 3 months becouse German delay sending replacement DPF for me.
I have several cars, so that is not an issue for me, but would hate to explain the situation to 4 kids and their mother.
I have not much knowledge about those engines, but between US and Polish forums I frequent - each time owner of 400 comes, he always has bad story to tell.
That might be even good engine, but driving rare Bluetec myself, my car is sitting brick for 3 months becouse German delay sending replacement DPF for me.
I have several cars, so that is not an issue for me, but would hate to explain the situation to 4 kids and their mother.
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Yes I love it , shes a beauty , has decent power drives smooth , nice light steering and nicely equipped ... Only reason I bought the negative thing up was because ure original post, u was inquiring about being unsure about a extended warranty..... I say go for it . especially a wagon ... That's hot..
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Yes I love it , shes a beauty , has decent power drives smooth , nice light steering and nicely equipped ... Only reason I bought the negative thing up was because ure original post, u was inquiring about being unsure about a extended warranty..... I say go for it . especially a wagon ... That's hot..