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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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Hey guys, wanted to get some advice since you all are extremely knowledgable about these cars- I read most posts but rarely post myself . I came across what seems like a decent deal, a 2003 CPO c32 with 30k miles, all options, new tires and brakes, for 38k tax and title included in that price. The car was listed at a sale price of 40k. What do you all think? Still feels a little high but the dealer won't budge beyond that. Thank you for your input, it is much appreciated. I hope I can join the club soon!

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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 11:49 PM
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any 2 year old car should loose about 30-40% of the original purchase price in that many days and miles. some even more, but a benz, this is really close to their depreciation. but an 06 should be out by now, right? that means older than 2 yrs...
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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not bad
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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hmmmmmm we'll see. Where in OC are you, I'm in OC myself.
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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hmmmmmm we'll see. Where in OC are you, I'm in OC myself.
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I am in Laguna Niguel. Where is the car? Post a link

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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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That sounds fairly reasonable, but only because it is a CPO car and with so few miles. If (and I mean only if) it comes with an extended warranty (past 50K) because it is a CPO car, I'd say do it!
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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I agree with m3 eater...

Sounds solid if it's CPO because that cert alone is worth close to 2k.
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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I paid 41 for my 2003 with 12K miles on it about a year and a half ago. Does the CPO give you a longer warranty from the original?
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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Sounds fair to me too. I just bought an '03 C32 in Diamond Bar, CA for $35.5 from a private seller. Its still under warranty, but has no problems. It had 24k miles on it when I bought it.

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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by psk145
I paid 41 for my 2003 with 12K miles on it about a year and a half ago. Does the CPO give you a longer warranty from the original?

Yes, usually. I've seen CPO cars with drivetrain warranties extended out from 50K to 100K miles - but the price is always higher by at least $2K. If they can't get your money on the backside, they tack it on the front! I tried unsuccessfully to find a CPO C32 for under $30K when I bought mine.
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Old Oct 28, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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My '02 C32 lease is up in 5 weeks and my buy-out is just under 28. It is fully optioned with xenons-washers,COMMAND,rain sensor,and glovebox changer. The car has less than 24,000 miles.

I don't see anything on Ebay going for much more than my buy-out, so why should I buy it and how do dealers sell '03 CPO cars for over $35? I understand it's a year newer, but it is essentially the same car.

I've had fun with this car, but the market says "no buy" this time.
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Old Oct 28, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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My '02 C32 lease is up in 5 weeks and my buy-out is just under 28. It is fully optioned with xenons-washers,COMMAND,rain sensor,and glovebox changer. The car has less than 24,000 miles.

I don't see anything on Ebay going for much more than my buy-out, so why should I buy it and how do dealers sell '03 CPO cars for over $35? I understand it's a year newer, but it is essentially the same car.

I've had fun with this car, but the market says "no buy" this time.

I think that may be a wise decision. I really love my car, but if I had it to do over again I think I would have stretched for a stock used C55, and saved pennies to get the Kleemann supercharger for it down the road. If you get out now, you won't be subjected to maintenance worries down the road for the '02 - and the glitches will be worse because it is a first-year car.
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Old Oct 28, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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Yeah, you are dead-on. The warranty ends right at my turn-in date and I'm going to hold out for the C63 and drive a beater 'til then.
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Old Oct 28, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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Drive a beater? Thats a tough call after the C32. You could be waiting awhile for that C63.
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Old Oct 28, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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I meant an M3 .......ouch!
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