04 C32 AMG buying advice
08-12-2008, 04:30 PM
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04 C32 AMG buying advice
Hi,
I am newbie here, and I have a plan to buy first Mercedes in my life.
I read many posts and 04 C32 AMG is just best car for me. I can not think about other car.
I just searched autotrader.com, car.com and MBUSA CPO, I see couple of 04 C32 AMG with around 55k miles (one of CPO is 59k) and prices are 20k to 25k range.
are these good price for new Mercedes buyer? or to much high price?
I also have some advice how I can make sure dealer's inspection is real? Have you guys done let 3rd Party Inspection requested for buying used car before?
I don't know. I want to have this car, but there is too much risk for me. Please give to me some good advice.
I am in Chicago Area.
Thank you.
I am newbie here, and I have a plan to buy first Mercedes in my life.
I read many posts and 04 C32 AMG is just best car for me. I can not think about other car.
I just searched autotrader.com, car.com and MBUSA CPO, I see couple of 04 C32 AMG with around 55k miles (one of CPO is 59k) and prices are 20k to 25k range.
are these good price for new Mercedes buyer? or to much high price?
I also have some advice how I can make sure dealer's inspection is real? Have you guys done let 3rd Party Inspection requested for buying used car before?
I don't know. I want to have this car, but there is too much risk for me. Please give to me some good advice.
I am in Chicago Area.
Thank you.
08-12-2008, 08:13 PM
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The prices sound about right. What I would first focus on is JUST the ones that have service records. I would even pay a bit more for one with complete service history.
Just to give you a for instance I am trying to sell my 03 with 36K miles and another year warranty for $20,499.00.
C32used is the man with the Chicago connections
Just to give you a for instance I am trying to sell my 03 with 36K miles and another year warranty for $20,499.00.
C32used is the man with the Chicago connections
Hi,
I am newbie here, and I have a plan to buy first Mercedes in my life.
I read many posts and 04 C32 AMG is just best car for me. I can not think about other car.
I just searched autotrader.com, car.com and MBUSA CPO, I see couple of 04 C32 AMG with around 55k miles (one of CPO is 59k) and prices are 20k to 25k range.
are these good price for new Mercedes buyer? or to much high price?
I also have some advice how I can make sure dealer's inspection is real? Have you guys done let 3rd Party Inspection requested for buying used car before?
I don't know. I want to have this car, but there is too much risk for me. Please give to me some good advice.
I am in Chicago Area.
Thank you.
I am newbie here, and I have a plan to buy first Mercedes in my life.
I read many posts and 04 C32 AMG is just best car for me. I can not think about other car.
I just searched autotrader.com, car.com and MBUSA CPO, I see couple of 04 C32 AMG with around 55k miles (one of CPO is 59k) and prices are 20k to 25k range.
are these good price for new Mercedes buyer? or to much high price?
I also have some advice how I can make sure dealer's inspection is real? Have you guys done let 3rd Party Inspection requested for buying used car before?
I don't know. I want to have this car, but there is too much risk for me. Please give to me some good advice.
I am in Chicago Area.
Thank you.
08-12-2008, 10:41 PM
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The prices sound about right. What I would first focus on is JUST the ones that have service records. I would even pay a bit more for one with complete service history.
Just to give you a for instance I am trying to sell my 03 with 36K miles and another year warranty for $20,499.00.
C32used is the man with the Chicago connections
Just to give you a for instance I am trying to sell my 03 with 36K miles and another year warranty for $20,499.00.
C32used is the man with the Chicago connections
08-12-2008, 10:57 PM
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The prices sound about right. What I would first focus on is JUST the ones that have service records. I would even pay a bit more for one with complete service history.
Just to give you a for instance I am trying to sell my 03 with 36K miles and another year warranty for $20,499.00.
C32used is the man with the Chicago connections
Just to give you a for instance I am trying to sell my 03 with 36K miles and another year warranty for $20,499.00.
C32used is the man with the Chicago connections
we are all getting together on friday night if you wanna check out some rides...
(vic and LET will be there...)
08-13-2008, 12:48 AM
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Ya man kbb tells me my 04 c32 amg with 43k is 24k so 20-25k price range is okay considering the time we are in.
08-13-2008, 03:02 AM
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i say if your not a diy'er, get extented warranty. Also if cannot afford to at least spend $1k-2k a yr on maintence and other keep costs, this is not the car for you.
I've probably spent more in the 8 months for upkeep and maintence costs on my c32 then i did the three years i owned a civic.
But the pay off is that the c32 is stylish, has 4dr's, is relatively fast and easy to mod so it makes it all worth it.
With LET developing there twin turbo kit for the c32, its even more tuner friendly.
Check to see if the radiator has been changed, if not check for glycol contamination. Then check to see if the intercooler pump has been replaced.
Other then that, everything else is relatively easy to fix.
I've probably spent more in the 8 months for upkeep and maintence costs on my c32 then i did the three years i owned a civic.
But the pay off is that the c32 is stylish, has 4dr's, is relatively fast and easy to mod so it makes it all worth it.
With LET developing there twin turbo kit for the c32, its even more tuner friendly.
Check to see if the radiator has been changed, if not check for glycol contamination. Then check to see if the intercooler pump has been replaced.
Other then that, everything else is relatively easy to fix.
08-13-2008, 10:53 AM
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i say if your not a diy'er, get extented warranty. Also if cannot afford to at least spend $1k-2k a yr on maintence and other keep costs, this is not the car for you.
I've probably spent more in the 8 months for upkeep and maintence costs on my c32 then i did the three years i owned a civic.
But the pay off is that the c32 is stylish, has 4dr's, is relatively fast and easy to mod so it makes it all worth it.
With LET developing there twin turbo kit for the c32, its even more tuner friendly.
Check to see if the radiator has been changed, if not check for glycol contamination. Then check to see if the intercooler pump has been replaced.
Other then that, everything else is relatively easy to fix.
I've probably spent more in the 8 months for upkeep and maintence costs on my c32 then i did the three years i owned a civic.
But the pay off is that the c32 is stylish, has 4dr's, is relatively fast and easy to mod so it makes it all worth it.
With LET developing there twin turbo kit for the c32, its even more tuner friendly.
Check to see if the radiator has been changed, if not check for glycol contamination. Then check to see if the intercooler pump has been replaced.
Other then that, everything else is relatively easy to fix.
This car seems so beautiful machine, fast and 3.2L is okay than 5.5L, but I was worry about small and big mechanical problem not cover warranty, that is only one thing I care about buying this less than 50k miles(warranty covers up to 50k mils right?
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08-13-2008, 10:54 AM
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i say if your not a diy'er, get extented warranty. Also if cannot afford to at least spend $1k-2k a yr on maintence and other keep costs, this is not the car for you.
I've probably spent more in the 8 months for upkeep and maintence costs on my c32 then i did the three years i owned a civic.
Check to see if the radiator has been changed, if not check for glycol contamination. Then check to see if the intercooler pump has been replaced.
Other then that, everything else is relatively easy to fix.
I've probably spent more in the 8 months for upkeep and maintence costs on my c32 then i did the three years i owned a civic.
Check to see if the radiator has been changed, if not check for glycol contamination. Then check to see if the intercooler pump has been replaced.
Other then that, everything else is relatively easy to fix.
I road race mine, and with the exception of new front brake pads "$100.00", and a few tires, ALL were my own fault mind you. This thing has been BULLETPROOF
What maintenace costs are you talking about? What were your $1-2K costs for?
See yeah
PS: Okay, the IC pump did go out, but hello warrenty, or $100.00 from LET
08-13-2008, 11:31 AM
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The prices sound about right. What I would first focus on is JUST the ones that have service records. I would even pay a bit more for one with complete service history.
Just to give you a for instance I am trying to sell my 03 with 36K miles and another year warranty for $20,499.00.
C32used is the man with the Chicago connections
Just to give you a for instance I am trying to sell my 03 with 36K miles and another year warranty for $20,499.00.
C32used is the man with the Chicago connections
Please let me have more information about your car..
current option, status
any issue related common c32 problem
Thank you
08-13-2008, 02:35 PM
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No worries that you dont have a C32 yet...good wealth of info there to send you down the right path...
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2002 C32, 2011 VW GTI
Hi,
I am newbie here, and I have a plan to buy first Mercedes in my life.
I read many posts and 04 C32 AMG is just best car for me. I can not think about other car.
I just searched autotrader.com, car.com and MBUSA CPO, I see couple of 04 C32 AMG with around 55k miles (one of CPO is 59k) and prices are 20k to 25k range.
are these good price for new Mercedes buyer? or to much high price?
I also have some advice how I can make sure dealer's inspection is real? Have you guys done let 3rd Party Inspection requested for buying used car before?
I don't know. I want to have this car, but there is too much risk for me. Please give to me some good advice.
I am in Chicago Area.
Thank you.
I am newbie here, and I have a plan to buy first Mercedes in my life.
I read many posts and 04 C32 AMG is just best car for me. I can not think about other car.
I just searched autotrader.com, car.com and MBUSA CPO, I see couple of 04 C32 AMG with around 55k miles (one of CPO is 59k) and prices are 20k to 25k range.
are these good price for new Mercedes buyer? or to much high price?
I also have some advice how I can make sure dealer's inspection is real? Have you guys done let 3rd Party Inspection requested for buying used car before?
I don't know. I want to have this car, but there is too much risk for me. Please give to me some good advice.
I am in Chicago Area.
Thank you.
1. Get the warranty!
2. Be prepared to go outside of IL to get a car. These are rare enough so that expanding your search will probably give you a better example. I got mine in CO.
That's about it. Very good car, if not terribly reliable or economical. Enjoy and good luck!
08-15-2008, 02:25 PM
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Cool. I'm in Chicagoland too. Advice:
1. Get the warranty!
2. Be prepared to go outside of IL to get a car. These are rare enough so that expanding your search will probably give you a better example. I got mine in CO.
That's about it. Very good car, if not terribly reliable or economical. Enjoy and good luck!
1. Get the warranty!
2. Be prepared to go outside of IL to get a car. These are rare enough so that expanding your search will probably give you a better example. I got mine in CO.
That's about it. Very good car, if not terribly reliable or economical. Enjoy and good luck!
should I go with 2004 or 2003? since it 2004 is last, it sounds to me better.
I really want to have full option one(with Navi). but I don't know what people think.
08-15-2008, 02:47 PM
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Thank you.. I only see CPO 2003 c32 AMG 59k miles(with Navi) at $20600 form MBUSA.COM, is this too much miles on it?
should I go with 2004 or 2003? since it 2004 is last, it sounds to me better.
I really want to have full option one(with Navi). but I don't know what people think.
should I go with 2004 or 2003? since it 2004 is last, it sounds to me better.
I really want to have full option one(with Navi). but I don't know what people think.
See yeah
08-15-2008, 07:49 PM
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Thank you.. I only see CPO 2003 c32 AMG 59k miles(with Navi) at $20600 form MBUSA.COM, is this too much miles on it?
should I go with 2004 or 2003? since it 2004 is last, it sounds to me better.
I really want to have full option one(with Navi). but I don't know what people think.
should I go with 2004 or 2003? since it 2004 is last, it sounds to me better.
I really want to have full option one(with Navi). but I don't know what people think.
Oh yea, and production declined each successive year. I think they only imported like 300-400 in 2004. So if you limit your search to the '04 models, you'll have very few cars to pick from.
I'd just get one with the lowest mileage and warranty and not worry so much about the year.
