2012 Mercedes E 350 Review - The BARGAIN Of The Year!

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My thoughts on the 2012 Mercedes E 350 with the 3.5L V6 and 7 speed automatic transmission!
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  • @shedokoye8314
    @shedokoye83142 жыл бұрын

    The word COMAND is written in all caps because it is an acronym for "Cockpit Management and Data" System. It is not a German word. Great review by the way 😆

  • @0042982
    @00429823 жыл бұрын

    The front end is so beautiful!! How come u don't like it! Weird

  • @Ruder6163

    @Ruder6163

    Жыл бұрын

    Long live Israel 🇮🇱

  • @golfmaniac007

    @golfmaniac007

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t like the front also. Looks to wedgy….or sharp. Would look better if it was rounded out instead of sharp. Back is beautiful though.

  • @emsg2009

    @emsg2009

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s beautiful 360 exterior wise .

  • @EdrisAjmal

    @EdrisAjmal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Ruder6163 wtf is an israel 😂

  • @n_85z

    @n_85z

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@DiscoverCrime what?

  • @kevinowen4083
    @kevinowen40833 жыл бұрын

    I happen to like the front end of this car. Reminds me of an S Class.

  • @HamzaGuzel690
    @HamzaGuzel690 Жыл бұрын

    9:35 The headrest drop button didn't seem to work because the headrests were already in the down position. They have to be pulled upwards to be able to dropped so don't worry about it

  • @user-uy3pe1jy5c
    @user-uy3pe1jy5c3 жыл бұрын

    Nice review Zach, I know this hasn't made you an Internet celebrity yet, but keep going. Keep this up and you will be there. Something very real about you.

  • @lobodomesticado9193
    @lobodomesticado91932 жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for the great review of the W212 Mercedes-Benz E350! I own a 2011 and had a 2010 before this one. I LOVE it! It's a great comfortable 6 cylinder! I used to drive an hour and 5 minutes to work one-way, and I used to get up to 38.4 on the highway using the cruise control! Amazing! It is a great car for the money. And it is a looker. Take care!

  • @Luke-cy1yx

    @Luke-cy1yx

    Жыл бұрын

    Why did u upgrade to the 2011? Thinking about getting a 2010 :)

  • @gel210
    @gel2102 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you I have a 350 E AND it is a great car I am 58 and have had many cars .

  • @NickWD
    @NickWD2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the 'very honest' review man! I just bought one these off Carvana with 34k miles that has a fully decked out interior, as well as, all other features the car offered when it came out. I got it for a bargain and am so excited to drive it, especially after watching this.

  • @Luke-cy1yx

    @Luke-cy1yx

    Жыл бұрын

    How much u get it for?

  • @NickWD

    @NickWD

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Luke-cy1yx Almost exactly 20k. Car has been amazing, everyone I've had in it always dishes out a couple compliments.

  • @hollywoodlive6559

    @hollywoodlive6559

    Жыл бұрын

    Im about to buy a white one today!!!!

  • @jmk261

    @jmk261

    Жыл бұрын

    how is it going for you now?

  • @hearditfirst8010

    @hearditfirst8010

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@hollywoodlive6559you got it? I'm gonna get me a white one too. That's why I'm here.

  • @seeingit9337
    @seeingit93373 жыл бұрын

    That year is the most reliable as well very nice car to have especially if you can do a few service yourself like brakes,oil change,plugs and air filters you save hundreds of dollars.

  • @TheT1r1

    @TheT1r1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Actually many Mercedes purists disagree. The 2010-2011 with the M272 3.5 v6 was a much more reliable engine. The 2012+ had the M276 with the direct injection. It had many problems. There are many people documenting 200,000+ miles on the M272 v6 from the earlier models

  • @Luke-cy1yx

    @Luke-cy1yx

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheT1r1 would you recommend the 2011 e 350 over 2012 for reliability ?

  • @HamzaGuzel690

    @HamzaGuzel690

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheT1r1 I have to disagree on this statement. Although yes, some people say that, I've also read hundreds of forums where people say that they owned both the M272 & M276 E350 and they said the M276 was the more reliable engine. That's my take on it. I'm planning on either a 2013 or 2014 so M276 for me

  • @DrPepperCooled4090

    @DrPepperCooled4090

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheT1r1 its the other way around bud

  • @blankchannel7656

    @blankchannel7656

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheT1r1ehh, i have a 2011 and i can say that they’re pretty reliable. But im sure when they updated some things in 2012 it was more reliable

  • @chazmuska
    @chazmuska2 жыл бұрын

    The front end is one of the best parts!

  • @hashim_iraq
    @hashim_iraq3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review bro !

  • @christeder
    @christeder3 жыл бұрын

    Great review! Blinkers are interesting fact :D I believe it's the thing we get used to (mby little lower than w211). W212 Seems very promising model! And spare parts are cheaper than w211 one, great thing

  • @yonosotros8
    @yonosotros82 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had seen this a year ago. That’s exactly what I am looking for now.....and in that budget!!! Man!

  • @megaxboxx
    @megaxboxx4 жыл бұрын

    correction : bargain of the century is the LS430s that can now be purchased from 3k to 8k.

  • @driftindude1347
    @driftindude13472 жыл бұрын

    Nice video very well done, I'm looking at one for my next car

  • @r.weaver3769
    @r.weaver37695 күн бұрын

    I turned all the ECO stuff off or coded them out, has a two stage oil pump normal/reduced pressure, it not only affects mpg but cooling as well. In the south, cooling is super important. Anyway, before all this I got 22 city 32 highway. after 20 city 34 highway. and my oil doesn't turn black anymore, is still very clean when I change at 4k. Before the oil was black after 500 miles. I run 38 psi in tires, drive just below the speed limit, and refrain from passing or hotrodding. Awesome car.

  • @tmisaksen
    @tmisaksen9 ай бұрын

    My 2012 RWD (bought in 2015) doesn't have radar cruise control, but has the 'wood trim steering wheel' that looks 100% better than the one you're showing. Great review!! Thanks.

  • @JokerCat9
    @JokerCat96 сағат бұрын

    I currently have a 2009 C-class. I love it, except for the cramped back seats. If and when I have to upgrade, I may consider an E-class.

  • @darrylphillips6301
    @darrylphillips6301Ай бұрын

    I prob should have looked at these a lil more before buying a benz but i bought the 2014 CLA 250 and absolutely love it! 4 cylinder turbo is so underrated. Def want the amg version next though👍

  • @MHASSANF
    @MHASSANF3 жыл бұрын

    It's not the cheapest car with radar cruise control. The 2006-2008 Acura RL came with radar guided cruise control as well

  • @redriver15262
    @redriver15262 Жыл бұрын

    Reason number 4: RELIABILITY!! these things are solid tanks and the engine and trans are some of the best from mercedes

  • @dave11686
    @dave116864 жыл бұрын

    Very nice! I like C’s(driven a couple) but a used E would be niiice

  • @Kmasse8
    @Kmasse82 жыл бұрын

    At Mercedes forum, many members agree that this is what the S-class should have been and probably in terms of reliability the best MB ever built. Bought 2012 (AMG edition) in 2018, and my wife, myself and kids love it (1. highly comfortable, 2. practical, 3. handles really well when pushed to the limit, 4. highly reliable, 5. good visibility, 6. quality interior materials, 7. beautiful classic looks). It now has 158 000km on it. Downsides? In the city could be more economical (we average 13 liters per 100km) and as it is the AMG edition the ground clearance is low (9cm instead of 12cm). Wish I would have bought the 4-matic version.

  • @EnthusiastCarHangar

    @EnthusiastCarHangar

    Жыл бұрын

    I think the downside is the interior quality. The soft paint buttons that wear off and sometimes you see examples with very worn wood trim. What do you think?

  • @marchatton1407
    @marchatton1407 Жыл бұрын

    Ok. So I found this video because I'm about to buy a 2011 E350 ( I Feel old). Anyway, as soon as you started talking about the cruise control, I knew where you were going. I had a 2009 C63 not too long ago and I used to hit that cruise control stalk all the time instead of the blinkers. Thought it was just me. Apparently, it not.

  • @Thehaveknotz954

    @Thehaveknotz954

    3 ай бұрын

    About to buy a 2012 e350 coupe… has 150k miles on do you think it is worth it?

  • @fabyrbl8177
    @fabyrbl81774 жыл бұрын

    fun fact , you can buy one of these , in europe for less than 5k ,with 250k miles with the 2.2L diesel engine, i found a good looking one for 3.7k , most of them would be german ex taxis ,but a cheap merc is a cheap merc XD , but lets not talk about the 1k 2000s S class XDD

  • @user-kb6gf8yp8t
    @user-kb6gf8yp8t4 жыл бұрын

    Cool !! keep doing

  • @njaneardude
    @njaneardude9 ай бұрын

    I was on the line about buying an E350, heard bad things about the auto air suspension and the 4Matic having problems. Probably still going to buy one, you convinced me 😂

  • @jerrysanders7773

    @jerrysanders7773

    5 ай бұрын

    Just bought a 2011 Mercedes e 350 4 matic with 227k miles. It’s a temporary car till my ford maverick hybrid arrives. I love it, it’s like driving a spaceship. Bit of a gas guzzler especially in town. Had to replace a couple spark plugs and a coolant bin for $600. They want to replace another part for $1,500 in a couple months. It’s a nice car for sure though especially during winter.

  • @kunleonile1368
    @kunleonile13683 жыл бұрын

    A great sedan. One of MB model year best believe it!

  • @seeingit9337

    @seeingit9337

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah i believe it i have one very reliable

  • @Alex-jp3ek

    @Alex-jp3ek

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@seeingit9337 I’m planning to get one this month, I hope So! I own a c280 never had issues so I can believe it. Are these air suspension ??

  • @seeingit9337

    @seeingit9337

    3 жыл бұрын

    No bud the 2012 e300 base are not air suspension they just come standard . No navigation,blindspot monitor or panaramic sunroof . Make sure you dont buy an e350 they are air suspensions. I would like to advise you check if the car your going to buy have had the cam shaft adjust change and the timing chain tensioner update ,as all 2012 e300 will have that fail. Its a rattling sound on start up. Please look it up on youtube many videos will show it. Whem you drive it no jerky movement when changing gear or rough shifting. Scan your car for any hidden codes ane do a underbody inspection for wrotted exhaust or things under car that would be bad or leaking. If it passes you have your self a wonderful car . Text me if you need any more help .

  • @Alex-jp3ek

    @Alex-jp3ek

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@seeingit9337 I actually just grabbed an E350 2012 4matic sport. The dealer said it’s regular suspension not air suspension. This E class has 72,000 miles doesn’t feel shifty yet Atleast. But my c280 I own now has that shifty feeling that you’ve mentioned maybe the timing chain. It knocks on start up

  • @Alex-jp3ek

    @Alex-jp3ek

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@seeingit9337 dude what’s your number, we can chat on it more, I have some questions on my E350 & c280 ! 👌🏽

  • @erics9754
    @erics97542 ай бұрын

    10 Grand lol back in the day 10 grand would buy you a new Cadillac!! My first car cost 400 bucks and I had it for 6 years and never had one issue with it. It was a 1975 Dodge Dart Sport with a 318 even ran it once with less than a quart of oil for 200 miles got back then filled the oil up drove it for another 4 years still no issues started in minus 40 in Manitoba without even being plugged in a great car. 10 grand is still a lot of cash for most people and if you can not get a good used car for 10 grand then I can't help you lol! There are plenty of cars used for that price with proper maintenance that will last a lifetime!!!

  • @gavincolgan1827
    @gavincolgan18273 жыл бұрын

    So rare to find one of these with radar cruise control! I’m looking for one and not one has had it.

  • @PonyGirl2015

    @PonyGirl2015

    Ай бұрын

    Did you get it?

  • @joskjj3625
    @joskjj36252 жыл бұрын

    My favorite generation e class

  • @potatopapi1896
    @potatopapi18963 жыл бұрын

    9:33 they didn’t go down because they were already all the way down. They don’t flip down they just fall down the posts

  • @christopherkalfut8233
    @christopherkalfut82332 жыл бұрын

    how's the head/leg room? looks like the leg room might be a little tight in the drivers seat?

  • @TristianVH
    @TristianVH2 жыл бұрын

    I have this model and I love it.

  • @Luke-cy1yx

    @Luke-cy1yx

    Жыл бұрын

    How’s the reliability ?

  • @alexstoermer
    @alexstoermerАй бұрын

    Can the stoplight engine shut off be disabled once and stay off, or do you have to disable it upon every restart?

  • @joedennehy386
    @joedennehy386 Жыл бұрын

    I agree with you on the distronic stalk. But you cannot possibly compare it with a hyundai yuck

  • @OhPhuckYou
    @OhPhuckYou Жыл бұрын

    Man, I wish these were still that cheap. I can't find any to begin with, but when I do see them they're all around 18K. Desperately wanting to trade my Fusion in on one.

  • @joedennehy386

    @joedennehy386

    Жыл бұрын

    I just bought a 2013 e 350 avant-garde in late 2022 for 12k nzd. Which is 7600 usd I know I got a bargain though. 144,000 kilometres.

  • @bleri78

    @bleri78

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joedennehy386 Last year I bought a Mercedes Benz E350 AMG Line with a 265HP V6 Diesel Engine, it came from TEXAS, it was exported to Europe, in the Eastern Balkan countries at the beginning of 2022, I have no words to describe it, it is so powerful that I don't know how to say it. Luxury car with all the features of a sedan car in this category. I am very amazed, I also drove the German version with the same engine, but this American production is more extravagant attractive and more powerful for me than the German one, I was about to buy a BMW, but this Mercedes has completely stolen my heart .

  • @tritong6334
    @tritong63344 жыл бұрын

    Hey Zack! Would you rather have this or the Lexus LS430?

  • @megaxboxx

    @megaxboxx

    4 жыл бұрын

    ls430 without a doubt

  • @erics9754
    @erics97542 ай бұрын

    The screen is fine and the cruise is no issue maybe for special people it is lol. The front looks cool always liked the front end even better than the S class. Young kids are so spoiled and their complaints make me laugh. They would not have made it back in the day they would cry like babies when they had to manually roll up their windows. GPS was a folding paper map back in the day having it in a car is fantastic.

  • @PrincetonMobb043
    @PrincetonMobb043 Жыл бұрын

    Would u prefer this one or the 2014 300

  • @pinstrikesentertainmentcen6968
    @pinstrikesentertainmentcen6968Ай бұрын

    The E class is the best used Mercedes because of one reason! NO ABC or compicated suspension! Which will fail on all Mercedes before 150,000 miles. Believe it!

  • @Circuit7Active
    @Circuit7Active Жыл бұрын

    I'm fixing to buy one in two days if it passes my inspection. Very excited about this car. Thanks fr your review, lots of good info

  • @hollywoodlive6559

    @hollywoodlive6559

    Жыл бұрын

    Did u buy it? Im about to buy mine

  • @hollywoodlive6559

    @hollywoodlive6559

    Жыл бұрын

    Today

  • @Circuit7Active

    @Circuit7Active

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hollywoodlive6559 got a 2015 E 350...love the car

  • @nedunonnyp704
    @nedunonnyp704 Жыл бұрын

    For Whatever Reason Mine Came With The Newer Steering Wheel, I Couldn't Believe it.. But, I'm now Realizing The Sport Models Came with the Newer Style Steering Wheel. Apparently there is also Some that came with AMG Package? But, I agree with you on the Turn Signa/Cruise Control Stalks Being So Close and Being So So So Annoying. Its Even Worse in the 08-14 C-Class Models Which I have Also. I'm Frequently hitting one or the Other Stalks Everytime! So Friggin Annoying!!!

  • @captainamerica9353

    @captainamerica9353

    9 ай бұрын

    Even more annoying is your use of random capitalization.

  • @nedunonnyp704

    @nedunonnyp704

    9 ай бұрын

    @@captainamerica9353 And Why do it Bother/Annoy you, Hmmmm?? 🤔🤔🤔

  • @boobbutthole9537
    @boobbutthole95374 жыл бұрын

    I have a 93 ls400 100k miles in seattle you can test

  • @14279M
    @14279M Жыл бұрын

    "Looks like a monster"...ok I like it, picasso

  • @BEUSA42
    @BEUSA423 ай бұрын

    Totally disagree This Benz is absolutely brilliant Front lights are absolutely beautiful and well made with great quality

  • @FeeneyStephen
    @FeeneyStephen9 ай бұрын

    A very low price for an awesome car.

  • @motormusique
    @motormusique11 ай бұрын

    I'm consistently kind of disappointed by Mercedes E-Classes. I think they are good for people who like a generally solid feeling car, but they are boring to drive and not as comfortable as you would imagine, especially in this generation

  • @porsche928s4

    @porsche928s4

    7 ай бұрын

    If you want something more sporty I'd go c class or something more comfortable an s class these ride the line

  • @widmarrivero396
    @widmarrivero3962 жыл бұрын

    that v6 was suficating

  • @IT_Farhan

    @IT_Farhan

    2 жыл бұрын

    You mean poor acceleration or what?

  • @starlord7125
    @starlord71253 жыл бұрын

    I love mine

  • @shift4033
    @shift4033 Жыл бұрын

    But it is not another Car, you have just miss positioned

  • @bobavon6048
    @bobavon604810 ай бұрын

    So here's this guy beating on this car which is not his, then he going to sell it? Huh..after it's roached?

  • @TheDaneJohni
    @TheDaneJohni2 жыл бұрын

    WHY DO YOU SCREAM ALL THE TIME!?!

  • @BillyBob-yd2oh
    @BillyBob-yd2oh3 ай бұрын

    Stay a way too many problems. You need a lot of money to fix

  • @muhidnaveed2617
    @muhidnaveed26174 жыл бұрын

    scotty kilmer: endless money pit

  • @ariyankhan4337

    @ariyankhan4337

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well e class are reliable there r taxis from Germany they last like 650k kms

  • @IT_Farhan

    @IT_Farhan

    2 жыл бұрын

    if you skip all the fancy air suspension and turbo v8 it’s fine

  • @joedennehy386

    @joedennehy386

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a 2013 e350. My wife has had a scotty approved toyota which she has spent thousands on. It just depends I suppose. But they turn them into taxis and go half a million miles

  • @ultimaetsolder
    @ultimaetsolder8 ай бұрын

    Very unprofessional review.

  • @shanehill4278
    @shanehill42783 жыл бұрын

    that model has 268 hp homie get your facts str8 302 hp came out in 2013

  • @EngnGnr

    @EngnGnr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wrong this car is 302 ps like the facelift model I know cos I own one

  • @Whaddle31

    @Whaddle31

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bruh what it is 302

  • @shanehill4278

    @shanehill4278

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damn you right my bad I am hardly ever wrong when it comes to mercedes facts but you are right.

  • @Whaddle31

    @Whaddle31

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shanehill4278 yup only reason Ik is because my dad is gonna split the check with me so I’m looking at the car details 😂

  • @Whaddle31

    @Whaddle31

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shanehill4278 respect tho This was a year ago and u replied in under an hour

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