C32 for $8,500

Mar 18, 2010 | 01:10 AM

Shake15

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C32 for $8,500

I found a 132,000 mile C32 for $8,500. Think it's worth it? How much money for maintenance or repairs would you expect on that high mileage?

Mar 18, 2010 | 09:58 AM

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Yeah it's worth it. I bought one with high mileage, replaced all filters and plugs. That alone had the car running great.

Mar 18, 2010 | 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Shake15

I found a 132,000 mile C32 for $8,500. Think it's worth it? How much money for maintenance or repairs would you expect on that high mileage?

Maybe, but you better inspect the s*** out of it. If you see any indications that it hasn't been taken care of, I'd run away. For $12,000 you could get a low mileage one.

Mar 18, 2010 | 10:40 AM

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Maybe, but you better inspect the s*** out of it. If you see any indications that it hasn't been taken care of, I'd run away. For $12,000 you could get a low mileage one.

Wow, is that true? Ugh.

Mar 18, 2010 | 11:27 AM

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Wow, is that true? Ugh.

Yeah, definitely for a 2002. I know it's hard to see for guys that bought them new.

Mar 18, 2010 | 12:30 PM

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Yeah, definitely for a 2002. I know it's hard to see for guys that bought them new.

LOL, I didn't even buy new. Bought a 19k mile '04, with the colors/options I wanted, a little under 3 years ago (May 2007).

Thought I was being a smart-shopper, since it had depreciated substantially from sticker ($56k)... but unfortunately it looks to have depreciated another 60%+ from where I bought. Ah well, not planning on selling anytime soon anyway - just depressing to think about.

Mar 22, 2010 | 07:15 PM

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Mar 22, 2010 | 10:34 PM

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^ Its not just Mercedes depreciating right now. Porsche, Audi and BMW are all depreciating at a much faster level than ever. Who would have thought you could find a 996tt with less than 60k for under 40k in great shape. I have seen a RS4 dpreciate 11k on the dealer lot before they sold it. List was 80k they sold it for under 65k. Car values are dropping like stones right now. I say the best thing is to buy the car you really want and live with it so when you do sell or trade it the sting wont hurt so bad.

Mar 22, 2010 | 10:43 PM

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I would love to have a 996tt. I know i probably can't afford the maintence though. But yeah i agree, its a great time to buy a car.

Mar 24, 2010 | 03:06 AM

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I would love to have a 996tt. I know i probably can't afford the maintence though. But yeah i agree, its a great time to buy a car.

Im sure you can afford the maintenace thats what DIYs are for

i wouldnt be able to afford this c32 if everything that went wrong with this car was fixed by the dealership.

Mar 24, 2010 | 03:56 AM

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Mar 24, 2010 | 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by francoisisp

Im sure you can afford the maintenace thats what DIYs are for

i wouldnt be able to afford this c32 if everything that went wrong with this car was fixed by the dealership.

You do have a point, man your making really want one. Then again a e90 m5 is in a similar price range now. So many great cars and becoming affordable.