I'm looking at a '03 E320 wagon 45k milage for $24000. Still have 6mo. 5k factory warranty left . One personal owner, clean carfax report and autocheck report, no damage history. Blk on blk. standard options with heated seats/moonroof/CD changer. It is a NY car. Will this be a concern?
This price, 24k, is even lower than the trade in value from both Edmunds and kbb (around 27,-30k range). I will have it inspected tomorrow. It is sold by a reputable dealer so I think probably things will be fine. But its been on the market since Feb, makes me wondering... Is this a very good deal? too good to be true?
year 2003 is an overlaping model year for E-class. 2003 Sedans are W211 and 2003 wagons are still W210. Could this be the reason that edmunds and Kbb appraised 2003 wagon at 27k-30k range while 2002 wagon at 18k-22k range? Even 2004 wagons are only appraised for 29k-33k. So there is definately a big jump between 2002 and 2003 for wagons, which shouldn't be the case if both are based on W210, right?
'03 was the introduction of the W211 and there were a tremendous number of problems with this car. If you purchase this car, and it is a VERY good price, I would strongly consider buying a comprehensive extended warranty. I have a friend that had an '03 and had electrical issues constantly (E320) and another that had the E500 again, with electrical problems.
These are beautiful cars. Ask the dealer if this was a buy back - that should have been exposed in the CarFax report. If it happened to be a buy back, there were problems with this car.
keep shopping! There is a body style upgrade in 07 plus replacement of body style in 09. If you want a w210 buy a Dodge Magnum. It's a w210 with cast iron suspension instead of aluminum and for 24k that's close to the price of a new 6cyl model with 3 year 36 month warranty. Try to find an 04 up benz. Wagons are as cold as ice to sell-that's why they sit on the lot for extended periods of time.
It looks like Volvo just increased their incentives through July 5 on wagons. From carsdirect.com it appears that you could get a new V70 R for $36k with a third row rear-facing seat. Might be worth a testdrive.
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