Getting a C55! Please give some advice...
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Getting a C55! Please give some advice...
Hello everyone, I have been reading up on this forum as I will be a proud C55 owner soon! I have looked at the few which are on sale nationwide and I have narrowed down a bunch. Since KBB has not published values on the car as yet, what is a fair price to pay for an '05 C55 w/ 10k miles and options like XENON, SUNROOF and PREMIUM SOUND? I was thinking close to 40k perhaps as the new year is comming around and I have seen people list them for around 45k. Check out this one that sold on ebay for 44k with NAV. Finially a completed ebay auction after weeks of tracking them! I offered the seller 43 for it but someone outbid me at 44. 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem
IMP question: what is STARMARK?
Also, I definately want NAVIGATION. Can this be retrofitted? I spoke with another C55 seller who said that he can get his hands on a factory unit (NAV) and install it for an additional $1500. Is there a catch here? Is it a simple bolt on, plug in installation? I know that doing a retrofit in my 330i was almost impossible, you had to tear the entire interior apart and run wire harnesses to the trunk etc etc, something I would never do to the C55. He also has a K&N air filter in there. Does that help any?
In addition, the seller of this other C55 I am looking at says he has a 'FLASH PROGRAM' which he can sell me for $1500, which adds 45HP? Is this possible, and if so, whats it all about?
Thank you all very much and look forward to some leads and advice!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem
IMP question: what is STARMARK?
Also, I definately want NAVIGATION. Can this be retrofitted? I spoke with another C55 seller who said that he can get his hands on a factory unit (NAV) and install it for an additional $1500. Is there a catch here? Is it a simple bolt on, plug in installation? I know that doing a retrofit in my 330i was almost impossible, you had to tear the entire interior apart and run wire harnesses to the trunk etc etc, something I would never do to the C55. He also has a K&N air filter in there. Does that help any?
In addition, the seller of this other C55 I am looking at says he has a 'FLASH PROGRAM' which he can sell me for $1500, which adds 45HP? Is this possible, and if so, whats it all about?
Thank you all very much and look forward to some leads and advice!
Last edited by varun; Dec 16, 2005 at 02:58 AM.
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Hello everyone, I have been reading up on this forum as I will be a proud C55 owner soon! I have looked at the few which are on sale nationwide and I have narrowed down a bunch. Since KBB has not published values on the car as yet, what is a fair price to pay for an '05 C55 w/ 10k miles and options like XENON, SUNROOF and PREMIUM SOUND? I was thinking close to 40k perhaps as the new year is comming around and I have seen people list them for around 45k. Check out this one that sold on ebay for 44k with NAV. Finially a completed ebay auction after weeks of tracking them! I offered the seller 43 for it but someone outbid me at 44.
IMP question: what is STARMARK?
Also, I definately want NAVIGATION. Can this be retrofitted?
He also has a K&N air filter in there. Does that help any?
In addition, the seller of this other C55 I am looking at says he has a 'FLASH PROGRAM' which he can sell me for $1500, which adds 45HP? Is this possible, and if so, whats it all about?
Have you driven the C55 yet? If you have, you will probably agree that the car really has enough power. If you truly disagree with this, then at least be sure to have the car modified by a reputable tuner (e.g. Renntech, Kleemann). After all, this is not a Mitsubishi Evolution or some other $25K car we are talking about here and you might initially save a few bucks by going with some "no-name tuner", however, in the long run it will end up costing you significantly more.
Good luck with the purchase. You will not regret buying a C55, however make sure that the car has not had anything done do it.
Also, the search function is your friend!
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Get the VIN
Get the VIN number and get a Mercedes Dealer to give you a vehicle history report on repairs and see if the car has been coded with a dreaded code that affects the warranty. I don't know exactly what it is, but it has been mentioned on the forums. Better safe than sorry.
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First, find the car you like, equipped the way you want. I would not want to try to retrofit navagation. You will like the navagation, it does work well. The car is more than adequately powered. I would suggest you find and buy your car and drive it awhile before you consider any type of retuning.
Regarding resale, I wouldn't sell mine for less than $48,000. Mine is all black, in mint condition with 8,000 miles and loaded with all options. Good luck in your search, you will enjoy this car.
Regarding resale, I wouldn't sell mine for less than $48,000. Mine is all black, in mint condition with 8,000 miles and loaded with all options. Good luck in your search, you will enjoy this car.
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Originally Posted by Lender1
Regarding resale, I wouldn't sell mine for less than $48,000. Mine is all black, in mint condition with 8,000 miles and loaded with all options. Good luck in your search, you will enjoy this car.
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Exactly --- you get what you pay for. Nobody in their right mind is going to sell a perfect / flawless C55 for under 48k.
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Originally Posted by Lender1
First, I'm not going to sell it, at least for awhile. Mine is a 2005 and I paid $2,000 under MSRP in August, 2004.
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Exactly --- you get what you pay for. Nobody in their right mind is going to sell a perfect / flawless C55 for under 48k.
Today I spoke with an MB dealer in or around NY who sold a BRAND NEW, NEVER TITLED 2005 C55 for 44k or LESS, with a few options but NO nav. Is that not a deal? I can post the link or details if needed. Spoke with the salesman today and it sold a few days back.
Now on the other hand, that black C55 with K&N, 45HP flash program etc seems real shady, and I am not doing with it anymore! I would rather pay more, and smile on the long run!
Thank you all for the very imformative advice. I am not trying to blow air up anyone's *** but the responses I get here at this forum is very friendly and accurate. Being a BMW owner, I used to follow the BMW boards and its just amazing how many immature 17 year old's have M3's and think they are king on the forums. It can get annoying with their young trash talk. Good to see some mature people around here. Cheers
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I have a feeling no one will believe me when I said a new one went for $44k, so here is the link:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...0&cardist=1521
CORRECTION: it sold for $43k actually! Seems too good to be true?
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...0&cardist=1521
CORRECTION: it sold for $43k actually! Seems too good to be true?
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Originally Posted by varun
I have a feeling no one will believe me when I said a new one went for $44k, so here is the link:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...0&cardist=1521
CORRECTION: it sold for $43k actually! Seems too good to be true?
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...0&cardist=1521
CORRECTION: it sold for $43k actually! Seems too good to be true?
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Originally Posted by varun
I have a feeling no one will believe me when I said a new one went for $44k, so here is the link:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...0&cardist=1521
CORRECTION: it sold for $43k actually! Seems too good to be true?
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...0&cardist=1521
CORRECTION: it sold for $43k actually! Seems too good to be true?
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Originally Posted by ralleyone
The sticker on the window says $51,995. So...old pic or sudden off-the-cliff depreciation due to no interest?
I think its due the fact that its nearing end of 2005 and dealers generally dont carry forward inventory to 2006 and it must have been sitting on the lot for months, as no one wants to spend $55K on an AMG and not have xenon's know what I mean? Oh well, I would have got it in a heart-beat and retro-fitted the xenons!
