Thinking of buying a C55 AMG
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Thinking of buying a C55 AMG
Hey im new to the forum.I hope this forum is as helpful as my e46fanatics forum
Im thinking of buying a 05 c55 AMG.
before i buy it can anyone tell me what mods are available for the c55 amg
and if there are any common problems for the car.
Thankyou in advance
Im thinking of buying a 05 c55 AMG.
before i buy it can anyone tell me what mods are available for the c55 amg
and if there are any common problems for the car.
Thankyou in advance
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I think the major price drop has already happened. First one happens when the car is new & taken off the lot, the 2cd one happened over the past year when they became a couple years old & 1st owners started to trade/sell them for other cars. Including ones on the waiting list for C63's.
You might have another drop once the C63 is actually available, & the last few owners waiting for one sell, but I think that one will be fairly small. It's already taken the big hit.
You might have another drop once the C63 is actually available, & the last few owners waiting for one sell, but I think that one will be fairly small. It's already taken the big hit.
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I don't think you'll find a low mileage one in excellent condition fully equipped for $25K if that's what your thinking. The lowest one of those might go for the next few years is $40K.
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Just listed from a used car dealer in my area a 05 C55 w 26xxx fully loaded even navigation asking $34k.
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First off 26K miles is not low in my book for a 3 year old car 12K or less is low. Secondly what is the condition of the exterior and interior? Third does the car have a clean record? Lastly what color is the car?
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The milage on the back tires suck. Maybe its all the time they spent smokin from the dig or going sideways. The big price hit already happened. It cost about a $1 a mile in depreciation to own one from new. Figure about 40k-45k for a used one. But it's kick *** to drive and if you debadge it, it's a total sleeper. Still thinking of a C63 or used CLS63/55. With all that said...buy a used CPO MBZ and save the money for mods.
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I agree...the big hit already happened. No way youre going to see 05/06 C55's going for $20k.
Just look at the C32 for a good example. The 55 came out rendering it an old model. Look at an 03 C55, and thats a good indication of what your 05 C55 will be worth in 09.
Just look at the C32 for a good example. The 55 came out rendering it an old model. Look at an 03 C55, and thats a good indication of what your 05 C55 will be worth in 09.
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The C55 is in a great place right now. Compared to the C63 (and even the M3 sedan) which aren't out yet, it will offer similar performance at half the price. Of course, extra horsepower and a new model design would be nice, but for the money, I can't see another car in this class that compares to it. Many are coming off lease and you should be able to pick one up with an extended warranty. I was almost certain I was going to drive away in a new 335, but drove a C55 and it was all down hill from there... I've had my car for a few months now and we love it. The only thing I hate about it so far are the tires (Pirelli's). Best of luck and happy hunting!
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The milage on the back tires suck. Maybe its all the time they spent smokin from the dig or going sideways. The big price hit already happened. It cost about a $1 a mile in depreciation to own one from new. Figure about 40k-45k for a used one. But it's kick *** to drive and if you debadge it, it's a total sleeper. Still thinking of a C63 or used CLS63/55. With all that said...buy a used CPO MBZ and save the money for mods.
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Well if they are in the mid thirtys i don't mind as long they have resonable mileage and are in good condition.
O and about the tires is it a real big issue or is it just cuz its a rear wheel drive car + 369hp.
O and about the tires is it a real big issue or is it just cuz its a rear wheel drive car + 369hp.
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02 CLK 55 AMG,09 C63 loaded with P30
The car is silver and looks clean. I don't know about the record.
