Is this too much for a C32 AMG?
02-06-2009, 10:46 PM
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Is this too much for a C32 AMG?
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/mer...nz&distance=50
Looking to trade in the C280 this spring and I had my eye on a C32
but there are not many AMG's in my area and I think this one is over priced?
Looking to trade in the C280 this spring and I had my eye on a C32
but there are not many AMG's in my area and I think this one is over priced?
02-06-2009, 11:04 PM
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W203 C32 AMG, W124 E300D
Retail on the car is $17,336. Wholesale on the car is about $13K+
So yes i say its fairly overpriced. But my guess is if the dealer isnt buried in the car (meaning they havent paid to much for it) hit them with a low offer and work your way up to no more then retail.
Id love to have a red C32!
So yes i say its fairly overpriced. But my guess is if the dealer isnt buried in the car (meaning they havent paid to much for it) hit them with a low offer and work your way up to no more then retail.
Id love to have a red C32!
02-06-2009, 11:51 PM
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Yes I have herd that red cars attract cops. I was reading an article today the most cars to get pulled over are red sports cars or luxury sedans that pack a punch- E55,C55,S55,M5
02-07-2009, 12:32 AM
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... are always a good time.
It may be a little high but out here in the "Best" coast that would be an okay price. Especially for a low mileage car. And Red!!! Damn nice!
But..... is it CPO? It may be one year too old for CPO unless an additional warranty was purchased for the car. The mileage is certianly low enough for it to qualify.
As an example, mine is a 2003 with 43k and CPO'd for 1 year when I bought it two months ago.
I hear the 2002 had a few more issues to be aware of. Research and check the cars history if possible. Dont always believe CarFax as they dont always have all of the information.
Bottomline for me. If I were to make an offer for that car. If it had a clear history meaning no accidents. No water damage that I can tell. And the condition of the interior mimics the mileage I would offer $16,800. If it has a CPO then that is worth a couple "K" to me.
Fyi... I paid more for my C32 in the SF Bay Area. But the economy didnt suck as bad as it does now just two months later.
Miguel
But..... is it CPO? It may be one year too old for CPO unless an additional warranty was purchased for the car. The mileage is certianly low enough for it to qualify.
As an example, mine is a 2003 with 43k and CPO'd for 1 year when I bought it two months ago.
I hear the 2002 had a few more issues to be aware of. Research and check the cars history if possible. Dont always believe CarFax as they dont always have all of the information.
Bottomline for me. If I were to make an offer for that car. If it had a clear history meaning no accidents. No water damage that I can tell. And the condition of the interior mimics the mileage I would offer $16,800. If it has a CPO then that is worth a couple "K" to me.
Fyi... I paid more for my C32 in the SF Bay Area. But the economy didnt suck as bad as it does now just two months later.
Miguel
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02-07-2009, 01:31 PM
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Around here that would be a fair price, regardless of what the book says. With this economy KBB and NADA seem to rise and fall as fast as the stock market.
Example, I was in the market for a truck and the one I was watching went +/- $5k over the span of a week and right after I purchased, the "retail" went up an additional $2k according to book.
Cars aren't an investment. Pay whatever you feel is a fair price. That said, use KBB to your advantage and work a good deal while the gettin's good.
Example, I was in the market for a truck and the one I was watching went +/- $5k over the span of a week and right after I purchased, the "retail" went up an additional $2k according to book.
Cars aren't an investment. Pay whatever you feel is a fair price. That said, use KBB to your advantage and work a good deal while the gettin's good.
02-07-2009, 02:15 PM
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I'm sorry to say, but that is terribly overpriced. However, if you want a hard to find color (red), and it's in great shape with low mileage then you have to pay a premium. I just pulled up manheim's list for this week, and all the transactions for the last 3 months. There were 3 sold that were in the 11's, and 3 sold that were in the 10's. The 2 that are coming up this week have over 60k miles, and are in "average" condition, and one is listed at $10,950, and the other is at $10,550.
Neither one have Nav. Another thing about these cars is that they tend to be driven pretty hard, so if you've found one that's stock and in really good shape then (again) it's going to be worth a lot more. I would start at $18k and work up from there. I wouldn't pay over $20k unless this is a car you just have to have.
Good luck!
Neither one have Nav. Another thing about these cars is that they tend to be driven pretty hard, so if you've found one that's stock and in really good shape then (again) it's going to be worth a lot more. I would start at $18k and work up from there. I wouldn't pay over $20k unless this is a car you just have to have.
Good luck!
02-07-2009, 03:19 PM
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Thank you for the responses. From what I have researched and from your input I too have came to the conclusion that it is by far overpriced. I was looking at ones with the same miles, newer and had the Navigation system for about 2-3k less.
