Thinking about purchasing '01-'05 C-Class
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Thinking about purchasing '01-'05 C-Class
Hello there!
My Bimmer (2000 328Ci) got rear ended
by a C32 AMG (caused by a taxi cab, which slammed into him pushing him into my rear end on the highway) so now its considered "totalled" due to the whole rear frame being damaged. I am now looking to get a used C-Class anywhere between 2001-05.
I am wondering what are the most common issues I should be looking out for in these models and what I should be expecting?
Thanks in advance!
My Bimmer (2000 328Ci) got rear ended
by a C32 AMG (caused by a taxi cab, which slammed into him pushing him into my rear end on the highway) so now its considered "totalled" due to the whole rear frame being damaged. I am now looking to get a used C-Class anywhere between 2001-05. I am wondering what are the most common issues I should be looking out for in these models and what I should be expecting?
Thanks in advance!
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