Looking at an '05 E320 CDI

jtl60047 · 03-30-2008, 03:45 PM

Starting to hunt around for an 05. Decent examples can be found for around 31K to 35K in my area (Chicagoland) - some still in MB warranty. I was looking for a used '99, but could not find a clean one without rust or questionable records.

With the gas - vs - diesel cost differential, it is still more cost effective to go diesel until the cost spread exceeds $1 per gal. (E320 vs E320 CDI). The good thing for me is that the "Publicly Viewed" cost of Diesel far exceeds premium gas - it seems to be depressing the used CDI market.

When looking at an 05 CDI, is there anything that I should avoid or look for? - beyond the usual Clean CarFax type stuff? I think that it may be a good time to buy.

lkchris · 03-30-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jtl60047

When looking at an 05 CDI, is there anything that I should avoid or look for? - beyond the usual Clean CarFax type stuff? I think that it may be a good time to buy.

Only thing I'd say is get the car with the equipment you want. It's VERY expensive to retrofit, Command, HID lights, etc.

jtl60047 · 03-31-2008, 01:24 AM

Being in the Midwest - the only thing that I really think that I need are Heated Seats - beyond that - it's all gravey!

03-30-2008, 03:45 PM	#1
jtl60047 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13	Looking at an '05 E320 CDI Starting to hunt around for an 05. Decent examples can be found for around 31K to 35K in my area (Chicagoland) - some still in MB warranty. I was looking for a used '99, but could not find a clean one without rust or questionable records. With the gas - vs - diesel cost differential, it is still more cost effective to go diesel until the cost spread exceeds $1 per gal. (E320 vs E320 CDI). The good thing for me is that the "Publicly Viewed" cost of Diesel far exceeds premium gas - it seems to be depressing the used CDI market. When looking at an 05 CDI, is there anything that I should avoid or look for? - beyond the usual Clean CarFax type stuff? I think that it may be a good time to buy.

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03-31-2008, 01:24 AM	#3
jtl60047 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13	Being in the Midwest - the only thing that I really think that I need are Heated Seats - beyond that - it's all gravey!