crazeazn

considering purchasing a gently used 06 w/ 12k miles and nav. anything i should look for? i searched and a few members mentioned navigation problems but thats about it. thanks in advance!

wawy

I'm not aware of any major issues. The engine in the C55 has been around for a few years and as far as I know is pretty bullet proof........

fivepointfivev8

You could ask for a VMI and see what if anything major had been done so far. The only negotiating point I can think of with those miles would be the tires - which don't last very long, and get a fresh alignment. Check the seat heaters to see if the bottom cushion AND back get warm on both front seats. I've seen the following on mine since 14K miles: seat heater, front suspension bushing crack, power steering res leak - all warranty stuff. Its a great machine, good luck.

crazeazn

is it rare for the C55s to have HIDs? im guessing its costly to get the OEM stuck back into the original housings... sighs i really like HIDS

the car is a 06 nav w/ 12k miles asking 38k

Childish///AMG

Sounds like a "Good" deal

cdd

I agree that the price seems about right. I just picked up an '06 with 6K miles from another member and paid 42K. I think I paid on the high end, but I was glad to since I was confident I was getting a car that was very well cared for (thanks AMGNUT).

Hurry up and take delivery--you won't regret it.

crazeazn

last question before springboarding to the dealer,

what are the basic mantenience costs on this car? i had no idea merc dropped their 4 years complementary free service....

fivepointfivev8

don't worry about that, just get the car.

Are you getting an extended warranty on it?

crazeazn

i'm planning to get it at the end of the warranty term since its a 06

zoink

I owned C55 for about 1.5 years and it was trouble free (well, except some little but annoying rattles on driver's seat belt's plastic cover and software issues on the NAV).

Engine is bulletproof.... transmission is bulletproof also. I wouldn't be scared owning this car w/o warranty (I also owned W210 E55 w/o warranty for 2-3 years).

Maintenance is typical benz. I went through Service A once and service B once. Service A is just a simple oil change... I think it cost around $150-250. Service B is a little major... but still cost around $400-500. Even though the car only needs service once a year or 10K miles, I changed my oil in between the FSS (6 months - I didn't hit the miles). May be excessive... but doesn't hurt spending extra $100 to change the oil yourself.

Lighting package to me is a must.... I can't believe it's hard to find one w/ lighting package.

Good luck on your search. I absolutely miss my C55

crazeazn

shocked the car has everything but the HIDs. Just trying to sell my car then ill be purchasing the C55 asap.

c32used

You can get aftermarket Depo clear headlight housings with HID kit and it looks the same but true HID will have much better lighting effect...or you can order a set of OEM from MBenZL in Canada...that way you can get the adaptive cornering ones...

crazeazn

i called in today to come look at it. its gone... sighs

fivepointfivev8

ahh, don't worry, they'll only get cheaper as time goes... try to find one with lighting this time.

crazeazn

its so hard to find one in houston. my work hours make it a bit difficult. my local dealer had it too! i've been on autotrader for the last 6 months or so!

zcct04

I too spent 6 months trying to find a C55 in Houston. Be patient - it's worth waiting for!

JToups386

Weird, I found one as soon as I looked. There are several currently listed here in Houston. Where are you looking? Try www.cars.com or www.autotrader.com, and there was also one listed on www.craigslist.com last week. There is a place in Stafford that seems to get them fairly often too. Can't remember the name for sure --- something like Global Motorcars or similar.

Try the above listed sites and use the geographic tools to narrow your search to Houston and Dallas areas. I guarantee you'll find some.

crazeazn

i want silver on black w/ nav and hids. with low miles

mississippi is the closest

spr

what are you talking about they all have hid's. Fogs aren't dunno about high beams either but I think they might be as well.

crazeazn

no they dont have all have HIDs, good chunk of them do not have the lighting package....

spr

Really??? Wierd. Mine does, but it has everything but wood-plus the ipod and sat I added- I thought the lighting package was a standard deal that everyone has. Guess I like my car that much more! hehe. Are my hi beams also hid?

crazeazn

i'm not aware on that...

I have a question on the phone package... one particular car i am looking at states that is has it but I cant for the life of me figure out what that is. I'm moderately sure that its not bluetooth but would like some confirmation? I'm guessing there is a cradle in the car, and that i'd have to buy a bluetooth puck (via search ~$400) or some sort to be able to use it with any of my bluetooth phones? the car i'm looking at even has sirius!

Lastly would I able to use the phone buttons on the COMAND /send/end/phonebook/CID etc? I searched all this through C class but still confused since there is some aftermarket alternative but it doesnt seem to support the newer C classes...

zoink

AFAIK, no....

High-beam bulb is still halogen.

Bi-xenon means there is a shutter to adjust the low-beam - making it higher if you don't turn on high-beam and making it lower if you turn on the high-beam.

To me, the name "bi-xenon" is only a marketing ploy.

SUNILP

you can bring the car in for a free inspection and I will discuss all the possible options on your car. Sunil @ motorwerks. 832-419-8084

crazeazn

sunil do you do regular maintenience as well?