Hello from Croatia
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Hello from Croatia
Hi all,
Just registered here to read a bit about my next plan - W212 E500.
I am from Croatia so not sure about how many European members are on this forum, but shouldn't matter much anyway.
Wishing you all a nice day!
Just registered here to read a bit about my next plan - W212 E500.
I am from Croatia so not sure about how many European members are on this forum, but shouldn't matter much anyway.
Wishing you all a nice day!
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Angela_lisa (07-21-2024)
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Welcome! Please post a photo of the E500.
There are a good number of European members on this site.
I have visited your beautiful country and enjoyed it very much! The people, food, landscape and history are all wonderful.
There are a good number of European members on this site.
I have visited your beautiful country and enjoyed it very much! The people, food, landscape and history are all wonderful.
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genscher (07-21-2024)
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Thanks a lot!
I will post a photo, but first I have to buy one
Currently still driving my old 2006 A4 sedan which has became too small for my family so after a long thinking about which wagon should I get, decision dropped on W212 E500 facelift.
My budget allows me to go for W213 but after thinking a bit, heart decided it's better to have V8 petrol than 4 cylinder diesel - definitely not a brain decision, but a heart one
Low mileage high spec W212 V8 is in the similar price range as 4 pot diesel low spec W213 and I believe Merc needs to be very well equipped in order to feel like a Merc.
Also was considering A6 C7 but I had enough of Audi (glorified VW) and generally enough of diesels, we don't drive too much and diesel is just not viable for us, plus I am a bit of a petrolhead so will go back to owning a petrol car.
Came here mainly because I want to see if the 10 year old car Airmatic is really that big of an issue and should i be too scared about owning a car with it.
I will post a photo, but first I have to buy one
Currently still driving my old 2006 A4 sedan which has became too small for my family so after a long thinking about which wagon should I get, decision dropped on W212 E500 facelift.
My budget allows me to go for W213 but after thinking a bit, heart decided it's better to have V8 petrol than 4 cylinder diesel - definitely not a brain decision, but a heart one
Low mileage high spec W212 V8 is in the similar price range as 4 pot diesel low spec W213 and I believe Merc needs to be very well equipped in order to feel like a Merc.
Also was considering A6 C7 but I had enough of Audi (glorified VW) and generally enough of diesels, we don't drive too much and diesel is just not viable for us, plus I am a bit of a petrolhead so will go back to owning a petrol car.
Came here mainly because I want to see if the 10 year old car Airmatic is really that big of an issue and should i be too scared about owning a car with it.
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Is a Macan readily available in your area? Great driving machine, and practical/utilitarian.
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genscher (07-22-2024)
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One of the most important things for me is boot space and the back seat space and there are not a lot of cars that can beat W212 (or S212 specifically)...
Hello, welcome on here .. The W212 E500 is a cool car though, the fourth generation of the E-Class with 5.5 v8 (M278) engine.. Full options, ranging with heated seats, sparkling interior and a whole lot of other fun aspects.. You just have to be ready for some minor repairs afterwards, best if you buy it brand new other that used. Thanks 😊
I am very well aware that some repairs are normal on a 10 year old car with so much technology, however, I am more than used to it after all I have been through with my Audi, and if you say the repairs will be only "minor", I would be more than happy if that was the case
Last edited by genscher; 07-22-2024 at 06:43 AM.
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