Veiwing C180 Elegance Auto
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Veiwing C180 Elegance Auto
Hello tommorow im going to view a 1997 C180 and since this would be my first car i just wanted to get a general idea of things to look for inside and out that would make it not worth while.
The car is an automatic also it has no tax so i wont get a test drive and would have to arrange a tow and the owner is asking for £600 will try and get him down to £500.
P.S i know to ccheck the water in the radiator for rust, oil levels, rust on the frame and inside the bootlid.
The car is an automatic also it has no tax so i wont get a test drive and would have to arrange a tow and the owner is asking for £600 will try and get him down to £500.
P.S i know to ccheck the water in the radiator for rust, oil levels, rust on the frame and inside the bootlid.
Last edited by naphthalene; Aug 11, 2010 at 05:43 PM.
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2000 C230 Kompressor Sport
Some suggestions when you buy a car:
1. Do an all-around physical inspection of the car. Check for dents, scratches, spot areas repainted, etc. Chances are the car could have had some collisions and have been repaired. Nothing wrong if the previous owner has disclosed this to you.
2. Check for alignment of fenders, doors, hood and trunk. Again, the car may have been involved in an accident and the parts have been replaced.
3. Check the lights, wipers, A/C, sun roof, power window switches or any accessories (stereo, fog lamps, etc.) if they are all working correctly.
4. Check fluids like oil, coolant, power steering, washer, AT, brakes, etc. If the fluids are too low, then there might be some leaks in the car. Check also the color and texture of the oil.
5. Start the engine and check the tail pipe if it gives off a lot of smoke. Also, listen to the engine if it gives a rough idle. Let the car running for 5 minutes with the hood closed to check whether the car has overheating problems.
6. Test drive the car to check the performance of the car. Check the car's steering, shocks, etc. if they are okay.
7. Finally, check the car's Title (Certificate of Registration) of the car whether it has a clean title or salvage title.
I'm also attaching a file here as a checklist as to what to look for when you are buying a car.
Hope this helps.
1. Do an all-around physical inspection of the car. Check for dents, scratches, spot areas repainted, etc. Chances are the car could have had some collisions and have been repaired. Nothing wrong if the previous owner has disclosed this to you.
2. Check for alignment of fenders, doors, hood and trunk. Again, the car may have been involved in an accident and the parts have been replaced.
3. Check the lights, wipers, A/C, sun roof, power window switches or any accessories (stereo, fog lamps, etc.) if they are all working correctly.
4. Check fluids like oil, coolant, power steering, washer, AT, brakes, etc. If the fluids are too low, then there might be some leaks in the car. Check also the color and texture of the oil.
5. Start the engine and check the tail pipe if it gives off a lot of smoke. Also, listen to the engine if it gives a rough idle. Let the car running for 5 minutes with the hood closed to check whether the car has overheating problems.
6. Test drive the car to check the performance of the car. Check the car's steering, shocks, etc. if they are okay.
7. Finally, check the car's Title (Certificate of Registration) of the car whether it has a clean title or salvage title.
I'm also attaching a file here as a checklist as to what to look for when you are buying a car.
Hope this helps.
Last edited by Jovsky; Aug 14, 2010 at 08:13 PM.
