Huchimo01

Hi to all,

I am considering the trade-in on a 2012 C63 BS, but not sure about it as it has a few more miles on it than I would like. It has just under 40k miles on it. It is in beautiful condition, but has had a fair amount of warranty work done on it.

Does anyone know what a very clean, 40k mile BS would go for? I am considering my C63 as a trade-in, but just don't have enough experience with the car to know what is a fair deal and what isn't. Sure, I know what they went for new, and I know there were only 70 brought to the US, however a car with a lot of problems doesn't do me much good when the warranty is gone and I have to chuck out butt loads of money to fix it. I would welcome any input that is relevant to the car in question. Thanks.

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rage2

What kind of work was done on it? What options does it have?

Huchimo01

Also what years was the Black Series available? I thought it was just for 2012, but I see 2013 Black Series cars for sale. ???

Huchimo01

It has had some electrical issues, and the ECU has been reprogrammed several times as well. Seat covers have been replaced. Let airbag assembly replaced as well as wiring. It has had other issues to include radio and speaker wiring replaced. It seems the majority of the work was carried out by the dealership where it was purchased, however not all of it. It seems to have gone through several owners even though the Carfax states the owner has owned if for 2 years and 11 months. Something just doesn't jive for me. I'd love to own a BS, but not at the cost of having a lot of repairs done once I get it. It was listed at just under $75K, so it seems low for a BS, but with so many miles that might be why.

I am just afraid of a car that has had problems like this because the warranty, if it isn't already gone, will be gone very soon. My own C63 is a 2013 with only 6800 miles on it, and it is immaculate. I have done some work on it, but it's all easily removed and the OEM wheels, etc replaced. I just wanted someone else's opinion who might have a better grasp of what a BS is worth. Thanks.

Huchimo01

I would have to contact the current owners to get a list of the options, or contact my dealership with the VIN to print out a spec sheet.

CarHopper

You're better off spending $84k on Nelly's white one or $94k on the mars red one. An extra $10k isn't anything and Nelly's was well cared for.

rage2

No clue on pricing without knowing options, but $75k is a bit low for even a base car with no options. Nelly's white one is a good comparison, and I think that's higher mileage too. With the warranty work that you listed, I'd stay away. Electrical gremlins are the worst kind of problems you can have.

As for model year, there were 70 MY2012's and 30 MY2013 C63 Black Series for the US Market. MB increased production due to demand, and build those for MY2013.

CarHopper

Nelly's isn't higher mileage. It has like 34-35k miles on it. Yeah, you're going to say that is high mileage for a BS but it isn't. It's a 2012 that has averaged 10-12k miles per year... the norm.

Think that Mars red one floating around has less miles on it but is a bit more expensive.

At the end of the day, I would definitely avoid the BS you've described. It sounds like a big time headache, electrical issues never go away, and there are better examples of the car on the market right now.

tasho3

You are looking at the 'cheapest' C63 BS in country by at least $10k. How is that not a good deal?! I'd say get it.

guynamedsean

Sounds like a bad car. That's a lot of warranty work. Replaced seat covers sounds like there's a story behind that.

rage2

I should've worded it better. It's not higher mileage compared to the $75k car, it's one of the higher mileage cars for CBS's on the market.

CarHopper

Just because it is the cheapest now, doesn't mean it'll be the cheapest in the long run.

Same page, just don't want the OP to start thinking that 30k miles on these cars is a lot. It's still practically brand new, especially the condition his is in.

tasho3

[QUOTE=PurpleHeartAMG;6483583]Just because it is the cheapest now, doesn't mean it'll be the cheapest in the long run.

CarHopper

^^^^^ What???

naptownmike

That car may have flood damage. Bad wiring and the seats were damaged?

AMG6.3

Always trust your gut, I would run something is not right with the car.

BUCKNUT

Is this car by chance at a dealership Dublin, OH?

CarHopper

Yeah, that's the car.

Diabolis

I'd walk away... too many caution flags for my taste.

cmacclel

If it's a CPO you would have a couple years of warranty if any problems come about. I doubt you would have any problems selling it in the future as 90% of buyer are not looking into the history like yourself.

Euler

I was thinking the same thing.

BUCKNUT

I am fairly local to this vehicle and it looks like it sold pretty quickly. I don't see it on the dealers website anymore.

abcut973

Electrical problems on a C63 BS? First time I'm hearing this. I would be suspicious too about it. When were the seat covers swapped?
Generally C63 BS owners take good care of their ride even with some mileage (example of Nelly's). GL with your search.