Cheap Merc E Class Convertible - Issues / Model ?

Cheap Merc E Class Convertible - Issues / Model ?

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KTMsm

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270 months

Saturday 14th September
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My wife has reluctantly given up her SLK as it was rarely used as we have two kids

I did consider a CLK or a 3 series but she prefers the look of the E-class

Budget circa £5k, it'll only do a couple of thousand miles a year

Obviously Auto, most seem to be diesel

They seem to have issues with the roof, anything else to be aware of ?

Huzzah

27,527 posts

190 months

Saturday 14th September
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KTMsm said:
My wife has reluctantly given up her SLK as it was rarely used as we have two kids

I did consider a CLK or a 3 series but she prefers the look of the E-class

Budget circa £5k, it'll only do a couple of thousand miles a year

Obviously Auto, most seem to be diesel

They seem to have issues with the roof, anything else to be aware of ?
I didn't know e class convertibles had dropped that low, £5k buys a pretty decent CLK, I'd imagine a £5k E convertible would be pretty ropey.

ZX10R NIN

28,381 posts

132 months

Saturday 14th September
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KTMsm said:
My wife has reluctantly given up her SLK as it was rarely used as we have two kids

I did consider a CLK or a 3 series but she prefers the look of the E-class

Budget circa £5k, it'll only do a couple of thousand miles a year

Obviously Auto, most seem to be diesel

They seem to have issues with the roof, anything else to be aware of ?
With your budget in mind it's hard to find a good E Class as they only have the 1.8 engine which can have timing chain issues, it's the same for the 1.8 CLK's too.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408283...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409073...

Alternates

630i:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409113...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409123...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409133...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406030...

330i although the roof is more complicated:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409043...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408062...

135i:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408092...

The A5 is a good option:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407121...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409133...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404098...

Leftfield

is250:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312064...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408303...

ZX10R NIN

28,381 posts

132 months

Saturday 14th September
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CLK55 AMG:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408193...

2009 350 which should see you clear of potential balancer shaft issues:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109237...

KTMsm

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270 months

Saturday 14th September
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Huzzah said:
I didn't know e class convertibles had dropped that low, £5k buys a pretty decent CLK, I'd imagine a £5k E convertible would be pretty ropey.
There's loads available they start below £4k

KTMsm

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Saturday 14th September
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ZX10R NIN said:
With your budget in mind it's hard to find a good E Class as they only have the 1.8 engine which can have timing chain issues, it's the same for the 1.8 CLK's too.
You must have a problem with your search settings, there are loads on AutoTrader and eBay - are you only looking at petrol versions ?

I was mostly looking at 2.1 diesel unless there was a reason to buy the 3.0 diesel or petrol (which are rare)

KTMsm

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Saturday 14th September
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I didn't even know there was a convertible IS250 nor A5 convertible

Perhaps if I'd show her those first they'd be an option but now she's seen the E-Class Merc she wants one

In fairness it does look a class above the alternatives

Unless they're hideously expensive to run or have problems - which would be why I would eliminate the 6 series BMW, having been bitten by an X5 in the past

ZX10R NIN

28,381 posts

132 months

Saturday 14th September
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KTMsm said:
You must have a problem with your search settings, there are loads on AutoTrader and eBay - are you only looking at petrol versions ?

I was mostly looking at 2.1 diesel unless there was a reason to buy the 3.0 diesel or petrol (which are rare)
Nope nothing wrong with my searches, due to your OH low annual mileage (I wrongly assumed you'd want a petrol) the 2.1d is pretty much bulletproof bit it is a bit gruff the 3.0d is the pick

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403147...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409144...



KTMsm

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27,672 posts

270 months

Saturday 14th September
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Her SLK was a petrol and the mileage isn't really a concern It was more that as the majority are diesel that's what I'd go for unless there's a reason not to

The mileage is low because it will only be driven on a sunny day - which is rare !

ZX10R NIN

28,381 posts

132 months

Saturday 14th September
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Go for the 3.0d as tit suits the car better, the 2.1d is always working that bit harder.