2005/06 w211

[Guest PaPa_M]

Good day to all,

I am new to this forum and planning to get myself a preowned 2005/06 E200.

Appreciate your advice on the car performance and common problems which I need to lookout during test drive.

In addition, may I know what what is the estimated wear & tear cost for the car of this age (assuming 100k-120k millage).

Many Thanks :becky:

[Guest desmondtoo]

PaPa_M wrote:

Good day to all,

I am new to this forum and planning to get myself a preowned 2005/06 E200.

Appreciate your advice on the car performance and common problems which I need to lookout during test drive.

In addition, may I know what what is the estimated wear & tear cost for the car of this age (assuming 100k-120k millage).

Many Thanks :becky:

Hi Papa_M, a warm welcome in...:welcome:

For a start you might wanna trace back on the previous threads on W211...you'll find some very useful info and experiences from other owners.

I did my homework that way before getting my rides...:becky:

All the best in your hunting...:peace:

[Guest PaPa_M]

Hi Bro Desmond,

I have read those threads but unable to relate much...so can I assume the usual replacement are the brake pad/disc, engine mounting, shocks?

Is 2-3k enough to replace the above?

[Guest blackmercs]

PaPa_M wrote:

Hi Bro Desmond,

I have read those threads but unable to relate much...so can I assume the usual replacement are the brake pad/disc, engine mounting, shocks?

Is 2-3k enough to replace the above?

Welcome. Is depends on the condition of the actual car so is difficult for anyone here can advise u any ball park figures for the repair. Maybe u can check with our site sponsor regards to yr queries on parts repair etc.

[Guest jhun_4040]

engine mountings very common. i din had to check my shocks. rotors n pads also change.

but so far is so good! loving my ride !!

[Guest desmondtoo]

jhun_4040 wrote:

engine mountings very common. i din had to check my shocks. rotors n pads also change.

but so far is so good! loving my ride !!

Bro jhun_4040 put himself at risk to reply on this thread. He's in-camp now, using his smuggled mobile to surf net...in the present of a prowling RSM. Salute bro!

Happy ICT...see you soon! :becky:

[Guest blackmercs]

desmondtoo wrote:

Bro jhun_4040 put himself at risk to reply on this thread. He's in-camp now, using his smuggled mobile to surf net...in the present of a prowling RSM. Salute bro!

Happy ICT...see you soon! :Becky:

He is a trained commando.

[Guest 6008]

blackmercs wrote:

He is a trained commando.

If he is a commando , he must be a mafia commando . Hahaha.....:becky:

[Guest bomby]

I was in the same situation as you a few weeks back, and the advice that some of my friends gave me was if you want to have a peace of mind when purchasing the merc.. go to republic auto the authorised C&C 2nd hand dealer, but do expect to pay more.

if not, then make sure you test drive the car on the highway.. rev the engine look out for noise and make sure the engine can rev freely.. make sure aircon is cold.. go over hump no knocking noise.. and most importantly the gear box no jerky feel and no grinning noise. Best is also get friends/family members to seat at the back so as to help you gather info as well on the car while you test drive.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

PaPa_M wrote:

Hi Bro Desmond,

I have read those threads but unable to relate much...so can I assume the usual replacement are the brake pad/disc, engine mounting, shocks?

Is 2-3k enough to replace the above?

$$$ enough for an outside job like Starblack!

IMHO, If your budget allows - do consider a later 2006 E200K

The E200ML was replaced with the FL E200K in later part of 2006.

The E200K has improvements mad inside & outstide and 20hp more making the ride a less "sluggish".

For the E200ML or E200K - look for the avantgarde models rather than the Elegance model. It comes with better trimmings & extras.

[Guest kloy]

hi all first post here.

I just upgraded to an 08 E200K avantgarde model beginning of this mth.. bought it from Republic Auto.

Am enjoying the ride. :becky:

Republic auto gave good service.

Cheers

[Guest teoh]

bomby wrote:

I was in the same situation as you a few weeks back, and the advice that some of my friends gave me was if you want to have a peace of mind when purchasing the merc.. go to republic auto the authorised C&C 2nd hand dealer, but do expect to pay more.

if not, then make sure you test drive the car on the highway.. rev the engine look out for noise and make sure the engine can rev freely.. make sure aircon is cold.. go over hump no knocking noise.. and most importantly the gear box no jerky feel and no grinning noise. Best is also get friends/family members to seat at the back so as to help you gather info as well on the car while you test drive.

Ya, second u thought. Republic also give 1 yr warranty for most merz which give a bigger peace of mind...

[Guest kepiting1sg]

kloy wrote:

hi all first post here.

I just upgraded to an 08 E200K avantgarde model beginning of this mth.. bought it from Republic Auto.

Am enjoying the ride. :becky:

Republic auto gave good service.

Cheers

A warm :welcome: to the forum & hope U enjoy your stay with us!

Looking forward to see U at our events!

Look into the event folders! There're 2 gathering lined up this week!

hope to see U there!

[Guest kloy]

Thank you for the warm welcome and all the great advice via pm! Will try to make it if I have time.

cheers! :becky:

kepiting1sg wrote:

A warm :welcome: to the forum & hope U enjoy your stay with us!

Looking forward to see U at our events!

Look into the event folders! There're 2 gathering lined up this week!

hope to see U there!

[Guest PaPa_M]

bomby wrote:

I was in the same situation as you a few weeks back, and the advice that some of my friends gave me was if you want to have a peace of mind when purchasing the merc.. go to republic auto the authorised C&C 2nd hand dealer, but do expect to pay more.

if not, then make sure you test drive the car on the highway.. rev the engine look out for noise and make sure the engine can rev freely.. make sure aircon is cold.. go over hump no knocking noise.. and most importantly the gear box no jerky feel and no grinning noise. Best is also get friends/family members to seat at the back so as to help you gather info as well on the car while you test drive.

Many thanks Bomby! Thats very useful guide for me.

Did you manage to get a good deal from Republic Auto? I have tried to deal with some owners but their asking price much higher than dealers!

[Guest PaPa_M]

Bro,

Apart from higher 'horse' & better trimmings, any other difference?

[Guest kepiting1sg]

PaPa_M wrote:

Bro,

Apart from higher 'horse' & better trimmings, any other difference?

Avantgarde models have Bi-Xenons, LED tail lamps, very nice birdeyes maplewood trimmings, pointed front bumper, black grills instead of grey, nicer headlamps & the usual hundreds if not thousands of improvements made to the car technically unseen to the end user eyes during a MB face lift.

Last but not least will fetch a better resale value too!

[Guest PaPa_M]

kepiting1sg wrote:

Avantgarde models have Bi-Xenons, LED tail lamps, very nice birdeyes maplewood trimmings, pointed front bumper, black grills instead of grey, nicer headlamps & the usual hundreds if not thousands of improvements made to the car technically unseen to the end user eyes during a MB face lift.

Last but not least will fetch a better resale value too!

Many thanks bro :bounce:

Still search for my 1st merc...:tsk:

[Guest bomby]

Well u really need to bargain loh. We bought two cars from them so were able to squeeze a bit more.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

PaPa_M wrote:

Many thanks bro :bounce:

Still search for my 1st merc...:tsk:

Come to our GTG this week Sunday!

It's Kallang Stadium Car Park F from 4.30 pm onwards!

Couple & Family are welcome and U dun have to drive a Merc there too!

Hope to see you there!

Good Luck in your search!!!

[Guest PaPa_M]

kepiting1sg wrote:

Come to our GTG this week Sunday!

It's Kallang Stadium Car Park F from 4.30 pm onwards!

Couple & Family are welcome and U dun have to drive a Merc there too!

Hope to see you there!

Good Luck in your search!!!

Thanks bro kepiting!

Btw beside Republic Auto, I noted Think One Automobile listed quite a few E200K too with 2 years extended warranty. Any feedback on this company? :whistle:

[Guest kepiting1sg]

PaPa_M wrote:

Thanks bro kepiting!

Btw beside Republic Auto, I noted Think One Automobile listed quite a few E200K too with 2 years extended warranty. Any feedback on this company? :whistle:

No idea about Think One Asutomobile or their background!

Other pre-loved MB players in the market will be Hin Lung(Ho Bee Grp) & BW

[Guest Roland106]

PaPa_M wrote:

Bro,

Apart from higher 'horse' & better trimmings, any other difference?

Kp left out the blue tinted glass... The pre FL suffers from the infamous SBC problem which you really want to avoid.

The E200 are relatively cheap to maintain in short. 1.8L fugal and low tax. I see them Taxi cars so spares are plenty and prices are very competitive. For example, I rebuild my whole front legs (shocks,ball joint, control arms, tie rods..etc) and replace my rear shocks for less than 2.5k. This is with a mixture of Original parts and OEM parts including labour & alignment. Car feels also brand new if it was a BMW, it would have costs 4 to 5K.

However, do not expect it to be as cheap as a Toyota corrolla parts. ownership is well protected with high OMV in the regions of 57K and plus body export, you are looking at almost 40K at scrap. so why not?

[Guest kloy]

the avantgarde model also comes with 17inch MB sports rims instead of the usual 16inch rims and sits about 15mm lower.

Aerodynamically it just looks nicer to me.

[Guest bomby]

Get the avantgarde model if budget allows. its more worth it.. and looks much better both interior and exterior.

No regretts in getting my E200K..