Selling....Yes, Selling My '02 AMG C32
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Selling....Yes, Selling My '02 AMG C32
Unfortunately, and sadly, the time has come for me to part with my baby. Currently looking for a good home:
2002 AMG C32, midnight blue/black with woodgrain (great condition and rare), Bi-Xenon headlight, power everything, etc. I swapped out my Command with a Pioneer Avic-N1 because of the DVD nav and better speakers all around, but I still have the Command and all the bose speaker and can put it back if you want. The car has 67K miles on it and was my daily driver. Most of the miles were hwy to and from work. I love this car dearly, but because of mitigating circumstances, I must part with it. I am located in North Louisiana and will let it go for 29K. I put a few pics on here, and will add more if requested. Please email me at zoolander1978@yahoo.com if you are seriously interested.
My english professor in college once said the definition of maturity is passing up something good, in hopes of something better down the road. I guess I will chalk this one up as a maturity lesson.
2002 AMG C32, midnight blue/black with woodgrain (great condition and rare), Bi-Xenon headlight, power everything, etc. I swapped out my Command with a Pioneer Avic-N1 because of the DVD nav and better speakers all around, but I still have the Command and all the bose speaker and can put it back if you want. The car has 67K miles on it and was my daily driver. Most of the miles were hwy to and from work. I love this car dearly, but because of mitigating circumstances, I must part with it. I am located in North Louisiana and will let it go for 29K. I put a few pics on here, and will add more if requested. Please email me at zoolander1978@yahoo.com if you are seriously interested.
My english professor in college once said the definition of maturity is passing up something good, in hopes of something better down the road. I guess I will chalk this one up as a maturity lesson.
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Originally Posted by 02benzc32
Dude go flame somewhere else.... why do people do this??!!! If you want to make an knock his $ send him a PM and discuss it!
I wouldn't say he was flaming at all. He's right, it's kinda pricey for the mileage.
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Everyone is entitled to their opinion here...we are just giving some feedback on the market condidtions, I have been trying to sell my C32 for a few months now, I started at 29k then dropped to 28, then to 27, now i have it somewhere listed for 26.5 as rockbottom and get this fully loaded except navigation, with C55 wheels, with 50K miles only!!, and I can't even get that price... , i just hate this market. I will have to take a 5K lost, but we all have to deal with it.
, i just hate this market. I will have to take a 5K lost, but we all have to deal with it.
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dont blame the car its more the economy.... People are just not spending money like they use to, and people that have money will buy a new car. specially this are gas guzzler cars "not to bad in my opinion" they way gas prices are people will go with something that is better in gas. if your selling it for $27000 and no one is buying it I would just trade it in if you really want to get rid of the car. sorry
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Originally Posted by 2QUIK4U
When did the C32's take such a depreciation hit? I remember them being in the mid 30's. Of course that was about a year ago. What do you think caused the sudden drop?
interest rates going up, gas price to high, doesnt matter what car your sellin the used car market is slow. that why GM is Giving people who buy there new cars $1.99 a gallon for 1 year plus all the rebates. I went to mercedes benz yesterday they had a used E55 for $58000 with 15000 miles new fully loaded priced when new $89000 talk about price drop....
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Well, this is my first time selling a car outright. I know this is a rare car in this area, and it's one of the few I have seen with the midnight blue and wood grain on the inside; along with the nav. Most I have seen have the carbon fiber, and the regular stock radio, and they were going for 28K. I would trade it in, but I went to various dealerships, and the most they were going to give me was 19K. I researched it on kbb.com and it was a little more than 28K. I have some added accessories (upgraded nav, bi-xenons, etc.) It's just a starting point...don't get your panties in a wad. 
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I would just look at what they are actually selling for before setting a price, kbb doesn't reflect the open market very well on these cars. C32's are VERY rare in my area as well (Mpls MN), but as it doesn't cost that much to transport a car, maybe do some comparisons of how they are selling on ebay.
That said, everything has a different value to various people, and to you, your car is worth 29k. That's cool, you just need to find a like-minded person. The only problem is, maybe it's not so much what the car is worth to you or a potential buyer, buy but more about what the car is worth to other sellers who are letting them go at a much lower rate. Don't feel bad, SLs are selling for veritable peanuts these days as well - it's better for those of us trying to get into SLs
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That said, everything has a different value to various people, and to you, your car is worth 29k. That's cool, you just need to find a like-minded person. The only problem is, maybe it's not so much what the car is worth to you or a potential buyer, buy but more about what the car is worth to other sellers who are letting them go at a much lower rate. Don't feel bad, SLs are selling for veritable peanuts these days as well - it's better for those of us trying to get into SLs
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There are still a handful of C32s with VERY low milage around. Also, selling a C32 on the private marking is going to be very very difficult. I recently bought a C32, but I insisted that it must be a CPO (Certified Pre Owned) vehicle. I paid 40k for an 04 with every option (even navi), and it had 10400 miles on it, and was in absolute show room perfect shape. That included a 100k mile warranty and scheduled mait. I still feel like I paid too much, but I wanted the car.
A car would have to be ~6-7k below market for me to consider buying it from a private party. Why would anyone do that when they can go get one from the dealer and have that warranty? CPO C32s are selling well below market/kbb prices
A car would have to be ~6-7k below market for me to consider buying it from a private party. Why would anyone do that when they can go get one from the dealer and have that warranty? CPO C32s are selling well below market/kbb prices
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Originally Posted by jody420
Everyone is entitled to their opinion here...we are just giving some feedback on the market condidtions, I have been trying to sell my C32 for a few months now, I started at 29k then dropped to 28, then to 27, now i have it somewhere listed for 26.5 as rockbottom and get this fully loaded except navigation, with C55 wheels, with 50K miles only!!, and I can't even get that price... , i just hate this market. I will have to take a 5K lost, but we all have to deal with it.
, i just hate this market. I will have to take a 5K lost, but we all have to deal with it.
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
Originally Posted by zoolander1978
My english teacher in college once said the definition of maturity is passing up something good up in hopes of something better down the road.
Want to sell that N1?
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the price is too high
I was thinking of selling my car for about that price... with a hole bunch of upgrades..
bi-xenons
C55 wheels
even brand new michelling pilot sports
and the Evosport ODPS
but I'm going to wait on selling until I do the ECU and enjoy it for a few months. However if I come across a good price on a E55, I will keep the C32 and take on the E55.
I was thinking of selling my car for about that price... with a hole bunch of upgrades..
bi-xenons
C55 wheels
even brand new michelling pilot sports
and the Evosport ODPS
but I'm going to wait on selling until I do the ECU and enjoy it for a few months. However if I come across a good price on a E55, I will keep the C32 and take on the E55.
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Originally Posted by jgsx
Mods like overdrive pulley only lower the value of the car.
I think things like a nav unit, miles, and condition are what affects the value of a car the most.
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Originally Posted by jgsx
A car would have to be ~6-7k below market for me to consider buying it from a private party. Why would anyone do that when they can go get one from the dealer and have that warranty? CPO C32s are selling well below market/kbb prices
I'm sure every person posting here is meaning well. We just want you to set the proper expectations as you proceed. As someone wise once said to me, "Hope for the best, expect the worst."
Honestly, I hope you get every penny of the $29K for your C32. It helps me out down the road.
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Originally Posted by jgsx
adding bixenons will only add the value of having original xenons (about 300-400 bucks). Mods like overdrive pulley only lower the value of the car.
i wish your ODPS statement was true...
Ask any C32 owner, if they had a chance to buy a car with the ODPS and only $1k more.. do you think they will pass on the deal?
NO!
Ask any E55 211 owner the same question... the answer is the same
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Are you for reals? I was looking for a C32 specifically to mod. Buying a premodded one was the first thing I knew to avoid. Why would I spend $1k extra to buy a car that is guarnateed to have been beaten on, and operated beyond its specs for a significant amount of time? I would much rather get a CPO vehicle for less, and put that pulley on a virgin motor. Premodded == BAD
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Sentimental Value vs. Actual Value
Ok...I have seemed to start somewhat of a rift here. Does 25K sound better?I am looking to get rid of it pretty quick, and I know the lower the price, the better. I just don't want to let it go for too less.
I once owned a 1996 Camaro SS. I got it on my 18th birthday, and it was the first year Chevy brought back the SS version of the Camaro. I had fun with it for 4 years, and when I went to trade it in, the guy gave me a trade in value price and I almost punched him in the face and kicked him in the nuts because I was so insulted. He then began to go in to his "sentimental value vs. actual value" speech. Needless to say.....I could have taken him.
I once owned a 1996 Camaro SS. I got it on my 18th birthday, and it was the first year Chevy brought back the SS version of the Camaro. I had fun with it for 4 years, and when I went to trade it in, the guy gave me a trade in value price and I almost punched him in the face and kicked him in the nuts because I was so insulted. He then began to go in to his "sentimental value vs. actual value" speech. Needless to say.....I could have taken him.
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Originally Posted by jgsx
Are you for reals? I was looking for a C32 specifically to mod. Buying a premodded one was the first thing I knew to avoid. Why would I spend $1k extra to buy a car that is guarnateed to have been beaten on, and operated beyond its specs for a significant amount of time? I would much rather get a CPO vehicle for less, and put that pulley on a virgin motor. Premodded == BAD
These cars are engineered to handle way more than a simple larger pulley. Look at how many cars on this forum have been modded. I've been reading this forum since it started and there have been very few if any major engine repairs cause be any mod, including Vadim's car which has been modded to the extreme since he got it and has many miles on it.
However, if you want to find a stock car for say $27K or so, add several thousand $$ in mod parts and labor for the install instead of buying a car that has been modified for around the same price, that is completely up to you.
I did say a car that has not be tracked... you can't stress these cars in simple street driving, I don't care how heavy a foot you have.
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Originally Posted by SteveL
Let me understand your logic, you are looking for a car to modify to operate, as you say, outside of engine spec -- and you know the details of what the parts were engineered to handle, only to do the mods yourself, pay full price for the mods and installation only to operate the car out of spec while you have it?
These cars are engineered to handle way more than a simple larger pulley. Look at how many cars on this forum have been modded. I've been reading this forum since it started and there have been very few if any major engine repairs cause be any mod, including Vadim's car which has been modded to the extreme since he got it and has many miles on it.
However, if you want to find a stock car for say $27K or so, add several thousand $$ in mod parts and labor for the install instead of buying a car that has been modified for around the same price, that is completely up to you.
I did say a car that has not be tracked... you can't stress these cars in simple street driving, I don't care how heavy a foot you have.
These cars are engineered to handle way more than a simple larger pulley. Look at how many cars on this forum have been modded. I've been reading this forum since it started and there have been very few if any major engine repairs cause be any mod, including Vadim's car which has been modded to the extreme since he got it and has many miles on it.
However, if you want to find a stock car for say $27K or so, add several thousand $$ in mod parts and labor for the install instead of buying a car that has been modified for around the same price, that is completely up to you.
I did say a car that has not be tracked... you can't stress these cars in simple street driving, I don't care how heavy a foot you have.
A modded car's engine and tranny will wear out quicker, that's all there is to it. There is no way that I would buy a Mercedes that is premodded, because that person obviously pushed it really hard. I'm not saying that it is going to die soon, but the motor and tranny will most likely have seen more wear than a stock car with the same milage. Also, if you buy it premodded, it obviously isn't a CPO vehicle. Mabye if I were looking for a very low price C32, and couldn't afford to do the mods myself, MABYE.
But paying 1k EXTRA to get a car that already has the ODPS? No way! Get a CPO vehicle, mod it yourself, beat the hell out of that fresh car, and if something goes wrong, roll it into the dealer and get it fixed under warranty.
Buying a premodded car is great if your talking about something like a Supra, where the seller loses a ton of money, and the buyer comes out way ahead. There is no warranty available on any Supras.
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honestly, more often a modded car is better taken care of by their owners.
for example if I were to sell my car as is for fair price would you take my car OR another C32 with similar mileage, but owned by someone who doesn't care about their car and only service when the light goes on. On paper it may seem the stock one is a better deal because it wasn't touched, but you never know.
this is just IMO after I've starting modding.
on the Supra is where that would be the wrong idea to buy one that's already modded. Given Supra's age, I wouldn't touch a modded one unless it has proven to have only 1-2 owner and personally checked it out. After being to a dyno meet hosted by a garage that modify Supras and have talked to them. that's their advise and also said only pick up a modded one if you really don't care about spending time to fix the problems.
for example if I were to sell my car as is for fair price would you take my car OR another C32 with similar mileage, but owned by someone who doesn't care about their car and only service when the light goes on. On paper it may seem the stock one is a better deal because it wasn't touched, but you never know.
this is just IMO after I've starting modding.
on the Supra is where that would be the wrong idea to buy one that's already modded. Given Supra's age, I wouldn't touch a modded one unless it has proven to have only 1-2 owner and personally checked it out. After being to a dyno meet hosted by a garage that modify Supras and have talked to them. that's their advise and also said only pick up a modded one if you really don't care about spending time to fix the problems.
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There is minimal maintenance needed for a low milage C32, and it was included for free. Any CPO vehicle had all the service done, otherwise it wouldn't be CPO.
Modding a C32 is cheap. You're not saving a significant amount by buying one premodded. I still feel CPO + modding yourself is the way to go
Now, if I was looking at a C32 that WASN'T CPO, then yeah, premodded would probably be the way to go.
On the Supra thing, modding a Supra is very expensive. I just got out of a money pit high horse power car, and you spend over 40k in mods before you even blink. Buying one premodded saves you an insane amount. Obviously the car would need to be thoroughly checked out first.
Modding a C32 is cheap. You're not saving a significant amount by buying one premodded. I still feel CPO + modding yourself is the way to go
Now, if I was looking at a C32 that WASN'T CPO, then yeah, premodded would probably be the way to go.
On the Supra thing, modding a Supra is very expensive. I just got out of a money pit high horse power car, and you spend over 40k in mods before you even blink. Buying one premodded saves you an insane amount. Obviously the car would need to be thoroughly checked out first.
