Hi all, this is a continuation of the thread 'the phone call nobody wants to get'. The Audi is now dead and I found a 2014 e350 wagon with 47,000 miles and it's a CPO for about $35,000.


I did all kind of searches using w212 and m276 criteria but nothing comes up as trouble. Is this model a keeper? Can someone talk about anything negative like problems with direct injection system?

Thanks!

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dtf
1994 E320 Wagon (Died @ 308,669 miles)
1995 E300 Diesel (228,000)
1999 E300 Turbodiesel ( died @ 255,000)
2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 AC 4X4 (115,000 miles) rusted frame - sold to chop shop
2011 Audi A4 Avant (165,000 miles) Seized engine - donated to Salvation Army
BMW 330 xi 6 speed manual (175,034 miles)
2014 E350 4Matic Wagon 128,000 miles
2018 Dodge Ram 21,000 miles

A problem with direct injunction I see on Minis is that they get build up in inlet valve area that causes poor idle. The repair is to remove intake and blast with walnut shells

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Jim

I can't speak about the engine, but my 2010 e63 has been awesome. I would say the 212 chassis is about as good as the legendary w124. Doors shut solid, nothing feels cheap. The seats are comfortable. The ride on my car is likely a bit stiff compared to yours, but still nice enough to haul the family around.

My car has 65,000 miles. I've only had routine maintenance and a serpentine belt flew off one time when I was doing doughnuts in a parking lot.

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Eugene

10 E63 AMG
93 300te 4matic
07 BMW X3
14 Ford F-150 Fx2

Like what happens on 603s without a fuel squirt to keep the valves clean?

Sixto
98 E320s sedan and wagon