W212 e63 5.5 rear screens worth it?

[Aiminghigh123]

Ok I know these are getting on a bit but I really want to scratch a V8 itch.

I narrowed down the W212.
Got to boys so narrowed the E class down as I’m 6ft 2 and when I sat in a C class with the seat how I wanted it space in the back was limited so ruled out C63 W204 for that reason even though I love the 6.2 V8 sound.

Searching the classifieds I found 2 out of 90 odd e class that have rear TV screens and wondered is it worth it for the kids when going on a long drive?

These 2 cars?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024022669...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024052099...

Doesn’t have to be an estate by the way.
I have looked at S class as well they look a bit big though.

Thanks.

[Aiminghigh123]

ZX10R NIN said:

You can buy a holder for Ipads etc which will be much better than the screens.

Thanks I didn’t think about that.

Just saw one with a screen and thought “yeah that would be awesome”. I guess the technology in the screen in the Mercedes from that age is ancient now.

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AC43 said:

Aiminghigh123 said:

ZX10R NIN said:

You can buy a holder for Ipads etc which will be much better than the screens.

Thanks I didn’t think about that.

Just saw one with a screen and thought “yeah that would be awesome”. I guess the technology in the screen in the Mercedes from that age is ancient now.

I wouldn't be surprised it it was DVD-based. The aftermarket ones I put in in 2010/11 were.

Whilst we're on the subject of ICE, you can converts Mercs of that era to full apps-in-the-dash with an Integrated Automotive unit. I stuck one in my 2010 E Class. It takes over the existing screen and you control it with the nudge wheel.

https://integratedautomotive.co.uk/product-categor...

Oh I did see a w212 for sale that has Apple Bluetooth upgrade on the front screen.

Then use iPads in rear.

[Aiminghigh123]

Right so ditched the thought of rear screens.

Narrowed down half a dozen on autotrader with prices between £22-£27k around 50k miles. Only looking at 2014 onwards ideally 15/16.

My mate has said w212/s212 are ridiculously expensive to run.
I do about 5k miles a year. All in (insurance, service, fuel, unexpected stuff) I was going to budget £5k a year?

Also doing my research I read about subframe issues?