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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Stay away from lemons?

hey guys, i found a 03 c32 fully loaded (COMAND, xenons, etc.) with 40k miles and c55 wheels for sale at 20g's. unfortunately, it is labeled as a manufacturer MB buyback so its under MB lemon law policy. anyone know about these lemons? should i completely stay away from this? any input is appreciated

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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by asdfijl
hey guys, i found a 03 c32 fully loaded (COMAND, xenons, etc.) with 40k miles and c55 wheels for sale at 20g's. unfortunately, it is labeled as a manufacturer MB buyback so its under MB lemon law policy. anyone know about these lemons? should i completely stay away from this? any input is appreciated
run a carfax.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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Not trying to be a jerk, but are you going to start a new thread asking the same question every day? Are you not getting the answer you want? It's your money..
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 04:25 AM
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Usually the MB buy backs are sold with the warranty still valid .... If it's still under warranty and you can still buy the MB extended warranty and it runs/drives fine...... do it! but only if it's a "lemon buy back" discounted price

no warranty? i wouldn't do it ........
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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This C32, i wonder if it could be scored for this price (or a little more) that hadn't been a MB buy back?

Not sure exactly what 2003 C32's go for ...... I would only buy something branded salvage or buy back if it was EXTREMELY discounted .. otherwise your just filling some jerk offs pockets
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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okay so the guy wants 10g's for the 2003 c32 which is fully loaded with navi, xenons and also has c55 wheels. the car only has 40k miles. seems too good to be true? im planning on calling the guy tomorrow and check if i can get an extended warranty and vin number
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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okay so the guy wants 10g's for the 2003 c32 which is fully loaded with navi, xenons and also has c55 wheels. the car only has 40k miles. seems too good to be true? im planning on calling the guy tomorrow and check if i can get an extended warranty and vin number
that is a REALLY good buy... i would say the guy priced it so cheap it would scare about anyone away.

get it checked out, I can't relate but i hear AMGs are real expensive to fix.

good luck
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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yeah unfortunately its on the east coast and its going to be difficult to go across the country to take it out for a drive hmm, dont know what to do! i guess i just gotta be patient for the right one to come by...
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Please be patient. The price are dropping tremendously. Plus, don't be afraid to offer people less for their car. Many people hang on to these cars because they think they should get more for it, but the market does not agree. I bought my 02 C32 a year ago for 17k...One owner lease. Yes it high mileage, but I didn't mind. To be honest, it drive better than a few that had less mileage. Please dont buy a car unless you can check it out in person, or the seller has EXTENSIVE records and pictures.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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For the cost of saving on the car, grab a plane ticket and fly out and look at the car.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Have you considered having a PPI done? Research the area and find a shop where its located, the seller should be willing to that, but make sure its not his brother.
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