E550 trade for XE
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E550 trade for XE
Thoughts guys looking to unite the XK with a new playmate being the XE at the expense of my 07 e550
Took a look at some today and I'm pretty impressed
Took a look at some today and I'm pretty impressed
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Why did the masochist love his 10-year old E550? Because it felt so good after the pain in his wallet from the cost of repairs stopped. To me, it's a no-brainer. The XE has newer and better technology, is way more fun to drive, and has a warranty. A 10-year old MBZ is a money pit.
The opposing argument is that the XE will cost more because its depreciation and insurance will exceed the cost of the fully-depreciated E550's repairs, maintenance and insurance. And, of course, it's a Mercedes. I'd still go for the XE.
You asked the question, but I think you already knew the answer.
The opposing argument is that the XE will cost more because its depreciation and insurance will exceed the cost of the fully-depreciated E550's repairs, maintenance and insurance. And, of course, it's a Mercedes. I'd still go for the XE.
You asked the question, but I think you already knew the answer.
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Kj I'm kind of at the cross roads in terms of this is probably the last year I will be able to get a decent trade .
Next year the car will be official 11yrs old and would have crossed that 200k km barrier making any form of sale next to impossible !
Next year the car will be official 11yrs old and would have crossed that 200k km barrier making any form of sale next to impossible !
Talk to me towards the end of my lease. If the buyout price makes sense; it's all yours (or anyone else here on the forum). Garaged all the time...