ELITE_KOV

I've been searching for several months now and I feel more and more like it won't happen.

I am not that picky, but here is the list of must haves:

2012-2014
Sedan ONLY
Budget, <or=52/53K.
Color isn't critical, but would love Mars Red/Red/black or Black on Red/Black or Gray on red/black
Less than 30K miles if possible
Option must haves: Lighting, LSD, Keyless Go - these are three must haves for options

That's pretty much it. I thought it'd be easier, but finding the right car is definitely tricky and takes patience.

Thanks for any help... or if you know someone selling.

CarHopper

There are 21 c63's on cars.com that are 2012-2014, <$55k, <30k miles, and in black, red, or gray. Check those out.

ELITE_KOV

Thank you. Yea, I did the regular sites. Unfortunately, the options just aren't there... there is a black that has lighting and keyless go, but no LSD. I guess I can go aftermarket for the LSD, but rather just get a factory equipped car.

CarHopper

Factory equipped lsd is hard to come by. It will be tough to get all of your musts in one car honestly. Those that are nicely optioned like that are owned.

I've got a white sedan w/ black interior, 13k miles, headlights, and lsd. I was looking for keyless go as well but gave that one up. My point is I wouldn't pass on a car that has everything but keyless go. Just the turn of a key.

sytfu_colan

Aftermarket LSD is better anyways, so just get one without. I originally wanted one with LSD too, but it's just hard to come by and the additional cost for the oem LSD was not worth it.

ELITE_KOV

Maybe you guys are right! I agree about the Keyless Go. Then I guess the Lighting Package is the must have only! haha. I can drop the Keyless, but the Lighting + LSD combo would be solid. I didn't think the LSD adds a lot of premium to the price? I will keep the option open and not worry about it having LSD and Keyless as well.

I forgot to mention, Sedan only ... I like 4-door cars, not looking for Coupes.

Thanks again guys.

sytfu_colan

If you find one without lighting package for a really really good price, you can always go depo headlights which look identical, you just don't get the adaptive lighting function. OEM is the way to go for this option though, but if you're on a budget then depo headlight is something you can consider. GL on your search!

OC6.3AMG

Hold tight as I see a flow of W204s hitting the market. As soon as all the newly ordered W205s arrive, market will be flooded and your options will open up. A close friend is going to take over my 507 coupe and I'm thinking of buying a lightly used W204 507 sedan hopefully by end of the year.

Upcoming six months will be W204 C63 Sedan buyers' market.

AMG6.3

Patience, keyless to go and lighting is a must, along with NAV.

ELITE_KOV

I agree that I might just hold tight until the W205 C63s hit the streets.

Thanks guys,

INS1GNIA

I was like you, searching for certain features but keeping an open mind about others. I would suggest for sure the lighting and keyless go. Keyless go is the only option you can't put on after the fact, it also makes life more fun to have. LSD is an easy and better choice to install afterwards.

Also set up alerts in autotrader.com. Set up different ones for each keyword like lighting & keyless, then others for color/millage etc. That will help easy the daily refresh. Like OC6.3AMG said, maybe wait a little bit (I know it's hard to), there should be a ton flooding in once the newer ones start to sell.

D3-AMG

Patience will pay off. Use www.cargurus.com to track the ones you are interested it. They list how long the car has been available. If you find one sitting on a lot for 60-90 days they will be willing to make a deal. So maybe there is one out there priced above where you want to be but will be more negotiable.

RickyRicardo

Buying used cars are tricky. If you feel comfortable with it do it. if not, you have 50k available for a new car and you want to buy a used one? Start looking into newer cars. Doesn't make sense to drop that much money on a used vehicle. It doesn't look like you have a problem saving money....so just save a little more for that new upgrade

just a thought

AMG6.3

A low mileage used c63 for 50K makes much better sense than buying brand new, as you wont get hit with huge depreciation loss.

Dont get me wrong, having brand new is awesome depends on how much you want to spend.