2011 E550 - Purchase Question
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2011 E550 - Purchase Question
Hi all hope you are well.
I've decided to venture into the dark side and start looking for an W212 E550 for a family car. (BMW owner here )
I have 2 pending cars right now that I'm looking at. Just wanted your take and see what is better worth pursuing.
Car 1 (40k miles)
Service Records indicate (26 service history)
- multiple computer reprogramming at the dealer (is this common?)
- multiple steering lock / theft security system replaced or serviced at dealership
Mileage 0-33k
This was from 2011 - 2017 then after that no recorded maintenance or service until 2022 on carfax at least.
owner told me that they are downsizing their fleet and that's why they are selling 3 months after ownership. ( Agreed to PPI at local shop before purchase)
2nd car (68k miles)
Extensive Service records that show all the way up to 2022
as of recent (within 2k miles they have this done)
Vehicle serviced
What car would be the safer choice here and worth putting time into?
both cars look fairly great, but car #1 comes with tan leather and interior looks immaculate.
Would love your thoughts on this. Thank you so much!
I've decided to venture into the dark side and start looking for an W212 E550 for a family car. (BMW owner here )
I have 2 pending cars right now that I'm looking at. Just wanted your take and see what is better worth pursuing.
Car 1 (40k miles)
Service Records indicate (26 service history)
- multiple computer reprogramming at the dealer (is this common?)
- multiple steering lock / theft security system replaced or serviced at dealership
Mileage 0-33k
This was from 2011 - 2017 then after that no recorded maintenance or service until 2022 on carfax at least.
owner told me that they are downsizing their fleet and that's why they are selling 3 months after ownership. ( Agreed to PPI at local shop before purchase)
2nd car (68k miles)
Extensive Service records that show all the way up to 2022
as of recent (within 2k miles they have this done)
Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Tire condition and pressure checked
- Vehicle washed/detailed
- Brakes checked
- Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
- Brake fluid flushed/changed
- Tires rotated
- One tire mounted
- One tire balanced
- Rear brake pads replaced
- Sway bar link(s) replaced
- Front brake pads replaced
- Vehicle serviced
- Ignition coil(s) replaced
- Spark plug(s) replaced
- Idler pulley replaced
- Drive belt(s) replaced
- Oil and filter changed
What car would be the safer choice here and worth putting time into?
both cars look fairly great, but car #1 comes with tan leather and interior looks immaculate.
Would love your thoughts on this. Thank you so much!
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