Hi all,
Following on from a recent discussion about replacing out S60, we have narrowed the candidates. We have decided that what we really need is a bigger car (an estate with more rear seat room).
We have up to £12.5- 13k, so have shortlisted the new shape V70 and the W211 E class. We are limiting our E-class search to the post facelift (summer 06) car (to avoid the earlier quality control issues); both can be had for our budget from Car Giant.
Specifically, there is a 56 plate E220 Elegance with 80k up for £11800 ish. Higher mileage than I'd like, and lower spec, but a good price. Competing there is a 57 plate V70 2.4D on SE spec with lower mileage. So the question is, the merc being more expensive is it worth it? Second, what are the issues with Car Giant? I'm expecting to need to have the car valeted and serviced, and we won't be trading in, so anything else I should be aware of? I assume there is no point haggling? We're planning to look at/ test both cars this weekend.
One more thing- our S60 was valued by WBAC.com at £8300; this week they've upped that out of the blue to £9400. That's a cracking deal I reckon. Any warnings from those that have used them? I did the valuation on my iphone so didn't declare the kerbed alloys, the 5p sized dent on the wing and the scuffed bumper. Am I better off getting scuffsaway guys in to sort those, or swallow the reduction from WBAC?
Thanks in advance,
Alex.
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Mercedes Benz E-Class W211 - Shortlist 
Mercedes Benz E-Class W211 - Shortlist 
