Panicked a bit when you mentioned 28mpg, but I'm sure I can get that into the 40's. My husband took it for a test drive. He's an Audi driver and after driving it I think he is converted.You don't buy a V6 for economy.
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Thanks, sounds like I'm going to enjoy driving it. It will certainly be a different experience to my C220
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I drove an E250 before I bought my 2010 231 horse E350....I found it pretty harsh and noisy (TAXI!) To be honest... the V6 was a much nicer feel. You guys have must lead feet! ...28mpg!..... I've not done a tank top to tank top measure yet.....but assuming the dash reading not miles away I'm getting rather more than that. Mixed driving gets me 33 or 34.... on the motorway its 40 ish.....but probably would be better if I drove like a normal human being...I like using the paddles and making that V6 sing! Gotta say that for a derv it sounds great....if anything it could be a bit louder....very un diesel like.
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I drove an E250 before I bought my 2010 231 horse E350....I found it pretty harsh and noisy (TAXI!) To be honest... the V6 was a much nicer feel. You guys have must lead feet! ...28mpg!..... I've not done a tank top to tank top measure yet.....but assuming the dash reading not miles away I'm getting rather more than that. Mixed driving gets me 33 or 34.... on the motorway its 40 ish.....but probably would be better if I drove like a normal human being...I like using the paddles and making that V6 sing! Gotta say that for a derv it sounds great....if anything it could be a bit louder....very un diesel like.
It's not the lead feet , it's that massive turbo In between the banks to blame
and the 620/720 nm of torque. 
. I never ever drive on motorways to just sit at 65/70 mph for mile after mile , wish I did, I might see a few more mpg.
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Just 540 nm (398 ft lb)with mine....
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Can't wait to get my e400 coupe . Straight 6 . 335 bhp , 720 nm . Might have to get the slippers out
When you mention earlier models what year are you referring to?
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Don't worry about earlier models is my personal view. I think oil cooler seals will need changing circa every 100k miles regardless of the later car 'upgraded' seal.
I am happy to be proved wrong on this, but I would err on the conservative side and assume that if the car you are buying doesn't have a receipt for oil cooler seal replacement, it will be needed, so budget £1k.
I am happy to be proved wrong on this, but I would err on the conservative side and assume that if the car you are buying doesn't have a receipt for oil cooler seal replacement, it will be needed, so budget £1k.
Great, thanks
The car has a full MB Service history. I could check with them if it has been done?
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Great, thanks
It's not a serviceable item unfortunately. You can ask but I doubt anyone would pay mb prices on that job.
My father's ,2007 e320 same engine, was on 127k with no oil leaks from the cooler
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Great, thanks
Only if you ask the dealership that serviced it, and only if it was done at a dealer......
Yes, no airbag recalls on the car, all good
I will maybe contact them and ask if it was done at any stage
120K miles on this one too, so will have it checked when I take it to my mechanicIt's not a serviceable item unfortunately. You can ask but I doubt anyone would pay mb prices on that job.
My father's ,2007 e320 same engine, was on 127k with no oil leaks from the cooler
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Hopefully it’s been done then, save you £1000, the new seals were purple.120K miles on this one too, so will have it checked when I take it to my mechanic
E350 Cdi OPM642 NS Lower Engine Leak
Hi Guys, Just noticed this and wonder if anyone know where this might be likely leaking from? Are those 2 pipes the diesel lines?
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The new seals were used from around 2010 .Hopefully it’s been done then, save you £1000, the new seals were purple.
E350 Cdi OPM642 NS Lower Engine Leak
Hi Guys, Just noticed this and wonder if anyone know where this might be likely leaking from? Are those 2 pipes the diesel lines?
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I suggest that you insist on seeing the printout with your own eyes before signing on the dotted line (even if buying an Approved Used car from a main dealer). Sadly, it seems that 'full MB Service history' can mean different things to different people.... caveat emptor.
