fynnmore

I'm going to look at a high mileage 144k. That's in good running order. Owner say excellent condition. No warning lights on no issues. All Maintence complete.

Since I can't get a extended warranty to many miles. What should I look for. It was his wife's primary car.

If it's in great shape is $9k to much hi blue book is $8200 on kbb. But this is a rare car.

I'm am very capable mechanic have maintened vehicle with over 300k miles. So as long as I can fix most everything that comes up I'm good.

I have auto eginuity and use it on my diesel anyone use it on their Merc?

Any info is appreciated.

Viper98912

$9k??? I wouldn't sell mine for less than $15k! And I've got 154,000 miles...

Mine's fully loaded though and looks pristine as well. I say go for it and enjoy the car!

fynnmore

Viper thanks. Have you had any unusual issues with that mileage. I really like the car probably going to get it.

Quickvr4

These cars are very low maintenance. At higher mileage I would say the smaller wear and tear parts will need to eventually get replaced, unless they have recently been, coil packs, valve cover gaskets, motor/tranny mounts, misc suspension bushings.

blacksage

Yea C55s are a steal these days. There is one in the bay area with lower mileage and the dealer is asking $79XX.

fynnmore

That's crazy cheap.

blacksage

Indeed. Didn't mean to get off topic. I can turn a wrench or two, but an inspection from a mechanic is the best $100 you can spend. CPS, alternator, seat warmers, valve cover gasket, oil pan (my car had all these problems except for the seats @ 115K) are all the problems I can think of right now.

///AchMeinGott

I want whatever you're smokin

Meh, $9k is an ok price. If you're willing to drive, and pay a bit more, you can snag a lot lower mileage one though. There are about a dozen nationwide from $11-13k with less then 100k miles. It doesn't matter what car it is, unless it has a laundry list of wear and tear items replaced, 150k miles is a tired car. That's not to say the drivetrain's shot, but don't expect it to handle like a magazine tested car. My mom's 95 E300D has nearly 360xxx miles, original... a lot of things, but man that thing struggles to stay together some days. No point in them selling it though.

Viper98912

It's what it's worth to you, or the person willing to buy it. Mine's worth a lot to me.

fynnmore

Thanks for the info guys. I definitely going to stay away from the cl55 seems they can get crazy expensive to repair. I like them a lot but not looking for a complete money pit. Already have a truck I've modded past the point of intelligence.