W211 - A good buy in 2022?

[Wighty]

Straight forward, factual, the MB forums are definitely a more enlightened place than a lot of others!

a much deeper front grill and the mirrors have more of a stalk

 

[V6Matty]

If you really want a bargain look at the 270, nice engine note and very good economy plus cheaper tax and other bits.

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

The 211 facelift has a louvred top part to the headlight lens

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[Blobcat]

gotcha

So the one I linked could be either? Obviously seeing under the bonnet would help!

That is pre-facelift

 

[keefysher]

If you really want a bargain look at the 270, nice engine note and very good economy plus cheaper tax and other bits.

+1

 

[Snake Charmer]

I have owned my 2004 S211 E320 CDI since June last year, my first Mercedes and I would not hesitate to buy another S211. Mine is not the greatest example as I rescued it from being weighed in due to corrosion but has given me 6000 relatively trouble free and enjoyable miles. The interior is a really nice place to be with the Designo Nappa leather option. They handle well and feel very planted on the road, you will enjoy the first test drive.

 

[iaind]

Sounds like what I need! Trouble free and comfy

Noob question incoming though - W211/S211, whats the difference?

 

[Snake Charmer]

W211 saloon S211 wagon, if that makes sense.

 

[iaind]

It’s the opposite of making sense haha!

Noted though, every days a school day

 

[Snake Charmer]

If you can get the chassis number of a car you are interested in, do a check of the build sheet so you can see what options were ordered.

 

[Stulc]

I have owned my 2004 S211 E320 CDI since June last year, my first Mercedes and I would not hesitate to buy another S211. Mine is not the greatest example as I rescued it from being weighed in due to corrosion but has given me 6000 relatively trouble free and enjoyable miles. The interior is a really nice place to be with the Designo Nappa leather option. They handle well and feel very planted on the road, you will enjoy the first test drive.

I am much the same with mine (W211 E220) I didn't exactly rescue it like yours but do still have some rust on the back arches but that's about it.
Like you I like mine but starting to get annoyed with running costs tax mainly but that's my issue.
In general though it's a good car that has probably got a lot of life left in it if looked after.
Just a bit underpowered in my opinion.

 

[Kudly]

Second best car I've had is the pre-facelift W211 320cdi. In ten years ownership only slightly costly items have been SBC pump and a couple of air struts, otherwise boringly reliable. Terrific cars especially if you find one with lots of good specs.