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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 01:41 AM
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Looking for advice as to if I should buy this vehicle. It's a 2006 CLS amg with around 80k miles for 20k. Black on black, fully loaded. The other option is to spend extra 6k for a white exterior tan interior loaded one with around 60k on the clock. Both seem to be in good condition and both will be test driven vigorously before purchase. Anything I should look for with these vehicles? Much to the chagrin of my pals over on Audi world I will be switching MB but I'm keeping my 2005 A8L for the winter months😉. Input will greatly be appreciated.
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 01:56 AM
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buy the $20k black one.
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 02:53 AM
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buy the $20k black one.
Just wondering why?
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 09:29 AM
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Don't worry about the miles.

Buy the one with the best service history.
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by FinanceMike
Don't worry about the miles.

Buy the one with the best service history.
I was definitely going to do that. I'm no stranger to the German luxury, I'm a longtime Audi guy. So service history is very important. With that said, so are miles, though not equally.
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Old Oct 17, 2015 | 04:53 PM
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The key is a service history. You want records and you want to read them. Mileage means nothing if the vehicle isn't properly maintained.
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I'd rather pay 26 for the black one than 20 for the white/tan one but that's just personal preference. White/tan is a nice color combo for a minivan or a Honda civic
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I'd rather pay 26 for the black one than 20 for the white/tan one but that's just personal preference. White/tan is a nice color combo for a minivan or a Honda civic
Prices were the other way around which makes what you're saying even better. I really don't care about exterior color as I'm known for getting my cars wrapped every couple years.
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