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2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke? — Central Jersey owner question

TowGalCommunity StarterAug 5, 20262020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450Central Jersey
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450, about 88,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same car again. If I figure it out I will update the thread.
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BoostDriverCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 5, 2026permalink
The trap is a pretty payment hiding a worse car price. Two 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
BoostDriverCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 5, 2026permalink
Get the messy numbers in writing first. A written buyer’s order on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is worth more than any verbal “we’ll make it work.” I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. On “benz e-class — 50,000-mile ownership report: what,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. If they get vague again I'm shopping the deal elsewhere.
TowGalCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 5, 2026permalink
Coming back with numbers — insurance in Central Jersey changed the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class comparison more than the sale price did. Not wiring anything in the meantime.
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