How reliable is the E350? | 8 year review of this daily driven 2014 Mercedes Benz
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2021
- E Class has always been a favorite of many Mercedes buyers. How did this E350 hold up after 8 years? *mistake: the car makes 302hp not 372hp.
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A good honest review, well done!
@Jimmy Dell, I’m glad you found the video useful. I appreciate your feedback and thank you for watching.
My e350 was new in 2011. The only cost other than routine maintenance was the alternator. Faithful car still looks good. Black with cream interior. Beautiful
Great car, I’ve had mine for 4 years done all the maintenance myself. I find it very easy to work on and maintain
I have owned 4 W212 Mercedes and they are the best. IMHO this model is THE most reliable car from Europe. You can always get a Camry but it's like riding the bus .
This is the most valuable review of this car that I've found. THANK YOU!!!
@RealCptHammonds, I appreciate your feedback. I’m glad the video was worth your time.
@JioniDrive You're very welcome. I'm in the market for this car and I'm much better informed about what to look for to figure out how it was equipped. Based on this, I think I've found one out of the hundreds I've looked at online that's only 4 hours away. Thank you again. 👍
@RealCptHammonds good luck with the purchase!
@@JioniDriveHow much is maintenance for this car yearly? like without major repairs
I just got one yesterday! Thanks for all this information! I'm obsessed with this car man
@Xavier.. enjoy the car man. Hopefully it treats you well for a long time. Thank you for watching and for the feedback.
What mileage did you get? I’m thinking to buy an automatic at 100k mileage? I’m hoping I can get 15-20k miles out of it
@@albertakinremi248 Hey man! I got mine right @ 100K miles got a warranty!
I trust it’ll last well over 200K with good upkeep hell I may keep mine for another 50K
@@ScholarHTX really! So many people have said get lower miles but it cost so much more, + the car has recently been serviced so I thought it should be okay… right?
@Albert, a low mileage car ‘might’ have fewer issues but you also pay extra for it. These engines and transmissions will last beyond 200k miles with proper maintenance. It’s the electronics that might start to fail. Again if it is well maintained, a car with 100k miles still have a lot of life left.
I have a 2013 e350 its amazing drives smooth i always do my own maintenance and i just raced my friends q50 3.7 and took him from a dig and a roll
*Thank you for the great review looking to get this exact year and model*
@NoLimitKaydo, thank you 🙏🏾!!.. All the best with the purchase.
I had the 2016 and loved it!!
@land Z, they’re beautiful cars! I would not mind owning one. Thanks for watching!
Straight to the point. Thanks
Thank you for watching and for the feedback! I appreciate it.
Thanks for your beautiful video. I just bought the 2014 E350 with same color and I love it. But the Used Cars prices are not the same as it was before. Runs and looks great.
@Iqbal Contractor, they are beautiful cars and they still looks modern. Unfortunately, used car market has seen some inflation too and deals are hard to come by.
Enjoy the car! Thank you for watching and for the feedback.
@@JioniDrive Thanks, It’s beautiful car and I got 60k miles and runs like brand new. I hope all electronics systems will stay as they are. Love it right now. In past I owned 300E, E350, and SL 500 they all were great cars. I have been fan of E350 since 1996 when they came out with Round Lights. I was looking for Steering fluid place than realized it’s Electronic steering and steering fluid reservoir
@Iqbal Contractor, I like the E-class too. It’s a well built car and I didn’t see a lot of issues with electronics. Have you owned an AMG version?
@@JioniDrive Yes, it’s AMG Version
How is your experience? I’m thinking about getting the same car with 126k miles. I dont think it’s a good idea.
I have two - a '13 wagon and a '14 sedan. The wagon has been great except for several expensive issues with the rear air springs/compressor. Currently 73k miles.
The sedan is a '14 with 52k miles, it needed a coil recently and currently has some overheating issues, still not diagnosed.
If you want to own one and not drown in bills, do your own work on the car.
Umefanya review safi sana thanks kazi poa
Asante boss! 🙏🏾
Some diesel 4 and 6 cylinder variants of these in Europe used as taxis have over 1 million kms and are going strong. Be sure to get one with the real leather seats and not the artico man made leather. Otherwise it holds up pretty well. Better than the existing one.
6:08 I had really good luck with a Magic Eraser with marks like these on an E-Class I had a while ago.
@Private Party, that’s great information! Thanks for sharing; I’m sure someone here will benefit from this.
Thanks for watching and have fun with the car!
Good job!
@DDGB, thank you!
Beautiful car and nice review thank you very much. I've been looking at it for a few months now for my wife.. love it. ❤️
By the way, nice views. I'd figure you're in Marawi. 😉
@Mompati Mase, one day I will visit Marawi. Good luck on finding the right car. Thank you very much for watching.
I totaled my 2015 e350 i would have kept it forever. Almost no repairs whatsoever other then brakes and oil. But because i totaled it and ive had 2 of the exact same ones i decided to try suttin else. But would easily get it again no hesitation. Basically except repairs to be in the $1000 range ish. Not too bad considering what your driving. The looks u get and compliments are endless, if thats your thing. I bullied alot of drivers in this car too so its a beast and intimidating to lil cheapys lol
I own a 2014 e350. Bought it as a certified pre-owned, with only 14k miles in 2016. It has 78,000 miles now. In the past 4 months, I’ve had to replace the driver seat heating element, the motor for the tilt/telescope steering wheel, the auxiliary battery for the stop-start system, and the sensor for the trunk release. All of that, along with the spark plugs and oil change, set me back $4800. The dealer is recommending replacing the engine and transmission mounts, and correcting an engine leak, for another few grand.
texasyank48
Oh man that sucks. I think the electronics on these cars will go bad at point. How bad are the mounts?
@@JioniDrive I can feel more engine vibration at idle. Can’t say I really noticed the transmission mounts.
I actually really like the car, despite the issues I’ve had. It is disappointing that the Mercedes has not been nearly as trouble free as other cars I’ve owned. I tend to buy cars new, keep them for a long time, then turn them over to one of my (adult) kids. My younger son and his wife are driving my 2005 Pilot and 2006 TL respectively. Both have north of 250k miles on the odometer. My younger daughter has my 2010 MDX, with about 210k miles. All 3 of those vehicles have been bullet-proof. Even my 2003 Z4 has been very trouble free compared to the e350. Cheers!
@texasyank48
I’m surprised the Z4 is still going trouble free. The Honda products are known for reliability but I always here people complaining about BMW reliability and leaks.
I feel like Mercedes Benz focuses more on tech and luxury today over engineering. Which is a shame because they used to have a great reputation. Hopefully you can find a cheaper independent mechanic to sort out the issues on your car.
@@JioniDrive I’m surprised also. The only major expense outside of clutch, brakes, tires, battery, spark plugs has been the power mechanism for the roof. Had to have it rebuilt twice over the years. It does need new strut mounts and struts.
@texasyank48
I owned one BMW 15 years ago and it drained my bank account with repair bills. Since then I have stayed away from BMWs. I sold that BMW and bought a Mercedes and that car treated me much better.
Keep enjoying the cars before the electric ⚡️ cars take over.
Great review, I’m debating between getting a Black or Silver. I’m leaning silver just cause Silver Benz’s are a lot less common in my area and is still able to provide that classic look, but a Black Benz looks so good if it’s maintained properly.
Thoughts?
@gabe de leon, Black looks nice but it takes a lot to keep it looking clean. I would get silver. Especially the one I reviewed, it had silver with metal flakes in and it looked pretty nice when the light hit it at the right angle.
Good luck with purchase and thanks for watching.
I have a e350 2013 in silver. Beautiful and easy to keep clean. My previous car was black. Very hard to keep clean. I will never own another black car
Joe Dennehy, black car might look cool but unless it’s a garage queen, you might be cleaning it more than you drive it.
Interesting review. After seeing this car and all the grime, the cheap plastic making popping noises and the bubbling on the sterring wheel I was shocked. So I went into the garage and guys, I have to tell you if I shared a photo of my 2014 you would be shocked. The cheap plastic must be a basic low range option the original owner opted for to keep the price very low. Same with the seats. Even the steering wheel doesn't match. None of my most used buttons are faded. All the interior trim is real wood including the steering wheel and console. And it does have real genuine leather seats. 2014 E350 Cabriolet.
I'm guessing the car in review was a cheap corporate fleet mobile. I'm not worried now. 😅
@brianfisher4940, I think you have the ‘highly optioned’ E350. The one I reviewed seems to be the entry level one. Thanks for the informative feedback. Now I know there are better versions of the E350s out there.
You're welcome. We both learned something! 🎉
Is the AMG badged e350 a higher grade material as far as fit and finish ?
@chrisdoe6890 I believe AMG are a higher trim with better interior and options. This E350 was probably on the lower end when comes to interior options.
Thanks!
Gonna be my next car going for the silver version💦
Sunrise and Madison! Did you film this at fair oaks park?!
@sgeldy23, yes. Fair Oaks Park and Sunrise Mall.
i’m in stuck decision between audi a8 2015 4.0t l and a ‘14 mercedes e350 4matic. i would some help😭
@Tae Bucks, a tough choice indeed. I do like Audi interior plus a turbo is always ready for a tune. I would drive both and see which one you like. All wheel drive on Audi vs rear wheel drive.
Buy the mercedes. Audi is faster but much more breakable
Its as reliable as your wallet. Its not cheap to maintain the way I like mine maintained which means everything works and no abnormalities are left unattended. Buying used won't save money on service , just the purchase. I am the original owner of a 2012 and this year is expensive. Nothing horrendous, its just expensive.
@Mark Novack, it’s good to see an original owner sharing real ownership experience. It’s not the cheapest car to maintain properly but it’s not the worst either. Thanks for sharing and hopefully the car stays reliable and easy on your wallet for many more miles.
Whats the biggest maintenance you done. I was looking at. 2014 e350 with 54k. So im a little hesitant right now but I had an 03 e500 2 years ago and i miss the mercedes feel. Even though most of my cars have been bmw
@@JioniDrivewhat do you call expensive? Some people would consider a $100 oil change expensive.
@DP-R.Est.89, If you buy a German luxury car, you should expect more than $100 for oil changes. I think cost is relative but I would consider $250 for oil change to be expensive.
@@JioniDrive ok, so more importantly how frequent does this Eclass need repairing? Is it a vehicle that’s constantly at the repair shop? Electrical issues, do things usually go out around a certain mile marker? Repairs will be done with any car, so I don’t care about that
I fail to understand why you don't have more subscribers! Your review is excellent brother
@Afnan Ahmed, I don’t think most people can tolerate my accent.. but I just need to put out more great videos like this one. Thank you for watching!
Can someone tell me how to lower the back seats in this car?
@redkirito0829, here is a video that might help.
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Out of this one and the 2016 c 300 which one would you choose? I’m looking at both. The e 350 has 99k miles and the c300 has 112k
@lifeastalise3720, which year for the e350? They’re both close in mileage. I would test drive the both and pick the one in better condition.
I am almost in the same situation as you
Currently looking at a Coupe version of the E350. 2014 55.2k miles for 16k. Steal?
@malakic7876, after looking at comparable E350s, it is a great deal. You have room to add mileage without significant depreciation.
Great review, thanks for the post. I’m looking at a 2014 E350 4Matic, long term would you recommend it and did you have any repairs?
@Paulley To, they are great cars and not too many problems. The car I reviewed wasn’t mine but the owner had put close to 100k miles without mechanical failure. I would get one with low miles and hopefully it comes with maintenance records.
If you test drive one, make sure transmission shifts smoothly, some E350 had ‘hard shifting’ transmissions. Engines are strong but crank angle sensor can fail. Depending on how much you will be spending, it might be a better idea to have pre-purchase inspection. Good luck with the purchase and thanks for watching.
@jioni drive I’m looking to get one with automatic transmission but it’s at 100k, it has been regularly serviced. Would you suggest I still get it? I’m hoping I won’t have mechanical/ repair issues
Is it a bad investment to get one with 100k mileage? I heard e-class is the most reliable model, I’m hoping for not too many mechanical/ repair issues
@@albertakinremi248 I just brought a 2014 E350 4Matic with 57k miles and only issue was the error code for “pre-safe” system not working and sun roof making a loud clunk with bumpy roads or up drive ways. It’s been pretty smooth other than those two issues which came with the car.
@@paulleysway Hey brother, just wondering if you still have the car and how it's holding up? Thinking of buying one in the next month or so.
I’m thinking of getting a 2016 e350 with 36,k miles two owners and they want 27k what you guys think?
@G.Austin S550, are you buying from a dealership? It’s low miles for a 2016. If it was $24k, it would be a great deal. Maybe talk them down to $25k.
@@JioniDrive yes it’s a dealership ima talk them down . Hope there reliable
In 2022 I bought an e350 avantgarde in New Zealand 90,000 miles for about 7.5k usd. I've changed the rims for 18 inch mercedes. Just fantastic car. But your price seems expensive
The optional headlights looked more premium but this generation is aging better
First time I see a black man that sound Indian but I’m looking at at e400 hybrid soon
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History has mislead you, we've been here everywhere in the world
Anybody know what the reliability looks like on a 2014-15 E350 convertible?
@Ben, The drive train, if we’ll maintained, will go over 200k miles. It’s the same engine as the non-convertible unless you buy the Bluetec version. The only added complexity is the convertible mechanism.
Overall I have experience with the 2012 E350 I can tell that if the services are up to date the car would go to the 150k miles mark with no problems.
What kind of gas do you put in these
@fettuccine723, Premium is probably the best but here in California, the highest is 91 Octane. But middle grade is probably what I would use because this is not the high performance engine like the C63 AMG.
@@JioniDrive OK sweet, I just picked up a 2014 and the dealer had it full of gas and I forgot to ask them lol. my shitty 96 Volvo just used the cheap shit so I guess this is going to be even more expensive now lmao
@fettuccine723, if it say ‘Premium Only’ then you have to pay up. If it doesn’t, just use the middle grade. Enjoy the ride!
If I could have bought a Toyota Camry that rode and drove like this car, I would. I didn't care for all the amenities most cars don't, well maybe they do, have, Lane Assist, etc... I only bought because my last Mercedes outlasted anything else I ever owned, wanted another like that. Sadly, this ain't it, but it's far better than any Ford or GM. It rides and drives like a Mercedes should, better than most others. My biggest complaint isn't the lesser quality put in oppsed to days of old. Poor Service from Dealers who seem to only want to work on brand new ones. Like a modern Harley Dealers, who forgot who the people are that don't just trade it in when the tires wear out, or couldn't care less about the car itself but the status, the people who care about keeping these cars on the road as long as possible, who spend time righting imperfections made by the manufacture, who pour over the history of the company, the milestones of it's long lineage, and the people behind it's advancements, the racing heatage. Sure, other makers like BMW have this too, but I can only afford one at a time. You'd think Mercedes and it's dealers would be happy people like me chose them first...
@r.weaver3769, dealership really sucks. They either undermine your intelligence or treat you well only when you’re buying.
The W212 has nothing to do with the facelift, and it wasn't just from 2014-2016... it was from 2010-2016. - from an W212 owner and lover
Warfiend, thank you for pointing that out. I appreciate your time and feedback.
You can tell the material is not the same since Mercedes was the "King" of luxury cars? Mercedes have been using the synthetic MB Tex leather since the 60's...
@Alex Bradley, to me, the material they used in the 90s used to hold up a lot better than what they use today. Maybe Benz that cost over $100k use high quality materials but the E class and C class materials seem to age a lot faster today.
You can add cow leather for $1200 when go buy and Eclass
When I bought mine they had diamond stitched custom leather seats and double size sunroof available just cost a lot more money.
The avantgarde has teal leather
Debating between a 2015 E350 (95k miles) & a 2017 Maserati Ghibli (50k miles)
@kevinB-gj1gk, it’s a hard choice! But in terms of reliability and affordability of services/repair, I would go with the E350. If it’s car you’re not going to keep long-term, then you might as well enjoy the Maserati for a while.
E does not mean 'Electronic ' fuel injection. E stands for fuel injection in German.
Thanks for the info.
all my benz’s black all my cars black all my whips foreign
NMEofdaST8, I remember hearing that line on a song but I can’t remember who was the artist.
You sound like a Kikuyu that's lived in America 😂 great review tho
Yup…Kikuyu from Nyahururu area.
6:26 naaah bro thats not good care of car i ve just done 60k in my skoda LK and i dont have this issue + quick wipe of dirt once a month with wet tissue at places which suffers most and your car brand new. this car defiantly not has been clean in years
Kuma ya mamako Boss 👌🏻🤣💀
RAN DOWN THE LOWWWW !!!
Can get one now 78k miles same colors he will accept 16k minimum, but I offered 14k- need a cushion for potential repairs.
@Silver Surfer, $14k would be a really nice deal. If it’s well maintained, then it’s worth it. Good luck with the purchase. Thanks for watching.
Lagzary
If you had it 8 years I presume it was pretty reliable
I have a 2013 e 350 avantgarde. It has real leather, much better
@Joe Dennehy, thanks for the info and for watching the video. Maybe real leather was an expensive option but it’s good to know it exists.
If you can do the work yourself very cheap