The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé
So you want to splurge for a Merc? Your best defense against buying a money pit machine is intelligence.
It takes time and work to find the right Mercedes which will stay with you for a long time. Don’t buy a Mercedes only because the seller wants to sell it for a dream price. You have to determine if the car is being repaired, check the background of the vehicle and do a good inspection on the car, among other things.
There are a few factors and these will be discussed here on Motor-doctor.co.uk. Keep reading to find a comprehensive guide for buying a used Merc so you don’t make a poor decision down the road.
How old is too old?
Luxury automobiles usually lose value, i.e. depreciate at a quicker pace than your average, more economical cars. This reality makes them very competitive on the market for used vehicles. That’s why the primary issue is not the initial purchase price of an old Mercedes-Benz. Ordinarly, Mercedes cars have been known to run forever.
The fact is, some Mercedes-Benz engines and transmissions will still give you the same performance they did 10 years ago. However, some Mercedes-Benz don’t run quite as smoothly as they did all those years ago. It also depends on the model you end up purchasing. Overall, however, Mercedes cars did set the bar pretty high on performance so you’re not likely to be disappointed.
Who will maintain your Merc?
Once you buy your Mercedes-Benz, you will need to take it for regular maintenance. You can either get this done from a Mercedes authorized repair service, an independent auto shop, or do it at home!
However, keep in mind that some of your neighborhood’s auto mechanics might not want to work on your Mercedes because they’re not familiar with those cars. Matter of fact, and they don’t know this, working on a Mercedes-Benz is more fun, more satisfying, and much simpler than working on some Honda and Toyota models. Nonetheless, don’t let that scare you off from buying a used Mercedes-Benz. You might be able to maintain the car yourself if you love to play around with gadgets and fix issues.
Pros and Cons
It all comes down to this. Now that we’ve discussed two key aspects, let’s get down to brass tacks. Here are the pros for buying a used Mercedes-Benz:
- Older Mercedes-Benz cars still look good and even when they’re five or ten years old, they get attention. No other cars may make a point when you’re on the road with them like a Mercedes-Benz.
- A used Mercedes-Benz would most likely have a lot more features and options than other used cars even though it is older. A Mercedes-Benz’ interior design and materials are automatically much more streamlined than a Toyota Camry or Honda’s.
Now let’s move on to the cons:
- Maintenance costs can be significantly higher on a used Mercedes-Benz than a non-luxury brand’s, especially when you are depending on the dealer to do all of your repairs. You can consider a nearby repair shop specializing in Mercedes-Benz or German cars if you have an older used Mercedes-Benz.
- While it is good that there are so many apps and gadgets on the used Mercedes-Benz, it is also a negative aspect you should remember. Such advanced, feature-laden cars have more things that can go wrong.
I hope you will keep all of this in mind when you spring for your used Mercedes-Benz. Enjoy the ride!
31st March 2020
