planning for C55 AMG
08-26-2010, 04:57 PM
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planning for C55 AMG
helow you all
i used to own a C36 AMG but i crashed it 2 years back cinse then i have been away from the AMG cars , now i have my sight on a C55 AMG with 60,000miles 2005 full service history ,
what i need to know , is what should i look for when testing the car , what are the comen problems , stuff to be afraid of , please help a felow new owner soon
thanks
i used to own a C36 AMG but i crashed it 2 years back cinse then i have been away from the AMG cars , now i have my sight on a C55 AMG with 60,000miles 2005 full service history ,
what i need to know , is what should i look for when testing the car , what are the comen problems , stuff to be afraid of , please help a felow new owner soon
thanks
08-26-2010, 05:07 PM
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bushings go bad about that time...you'll hear like a clunk when you come to a slow stop. Voltage regular can go bad at this time too.
My "dog bone" piece for my adjustable steering wheel snapped too so I can't move it up or down right now. My oil level sensor went bad too so it keeps on telling me to turn off the engine and that I have no oil lol (i physically checked...I'm ok). Uh...what else...heated seats might go bad too in some cars...thats all I can think of. It really depends on how much the person used these amenities and what not.
My "dog bone" piece for my adjustable steering wheel snapped too so I can't move it up or down right now. My oil level sensor went bad too so it keeps on telling me to turn off the engine and that I have no oil lol (i physically checked...I'm ok). Uh...what else...heated seats might go bad too in some cars...thats all I can think of. It really depends on how much the person used these amenities and what not.
08-26-2010, 10:49 PM
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Here is just a few things to check.
Mechanical:
-Front suspension bushings are not worn - (shake in front over bumps or stopping) - go bad between 50k and 70k
-Engine mounts have not collapsed - (shaking when idle or in reverse) - go bad between 30k and 50k
-Transmission mounts have not collapsed - (shaking when driving and shifting) - go bad between 30k and 50k
-Leaks from engine covers, oil pan, transmission, or other fluid containers - (you will see spots under, or in the under armor covers, check you can fill the windshield washer fluid)
Electrical:
-Heated seats both back and bottom heat up - (sometimes bottoms stop working)
-Rear sunshade functions up and down - (gets stuck up or down)
-Sun roof glides open/close and up and down - (trouble open or close, usually needs lube)
-Bi-xeons don't flicker - have they had recall fix - (will flicker on/off while in use)
-Command NAV functions and stations come-in clearly - (stations static, or CD wont play)
-Front and rear 12v plug-ins work with a cell charger - (bad connectivity to charger)
-Glove box light works - (switch goes bad)
-Drivers side and rear mirror dim at night - (wont auto dim at night)
-Passenger side mirror turns down when in reverse - (wont turn down in reverse)
-Auto position function for steering wheel and drivers seat works - (steering wheel and seat get stuck in a position and dont move)
Body Exterior:
-Front under armor is not badly damaged - (protective plastic plates are there and secure)
-Front and rear bumpers are aligned and attached securely
-Rim chips, scratches, scuffs, or bent
-Trim is secured
-Rear Spoiler is securely down all around, especially the corners - (tends to lift in high heat climates)
Other then that I would just give the car a good overall look over inside and out, under car, and under hood, and test everything out and take for a ride, test the shifting.
Good luck!
Mechanical:
-Front suspension bushings are not worn - (shake in front over bumps or stopping) - go bad between 50k and 70k
-Engine mounts have not collapsed - (shaking when idle or in reverse) - go bad between 30k and 50k
-Transmission mounts have not collapsed - (shaking when driving and shifting) - go bad between 30k and 50k
-Leaks from engine covers, oil pan, transmission, or other fluid containers - (you will see spots under, or in the under armor covers, check you can fill the windshield washer fluid)
Electrical:
-Heated seats both back and bottom heat up - (sometimes bottoms stop working)
-Rear sunshade functions up and down - (gets stuck up or down)
-Sun roof glides open/close and up and down - (trouble open or close, usually needs lube)
-Bi-xeons don't flicker - have they had recall fix - (will flicker on/off while in use)
-Command NAV functions and stations come-in clearly - (stations static, or CD wont play)
-Front and rear 12v plug-ins work with a cell charger - (bad connectivity to charger)
-Glove box light works - (switch goes bad)
-Drivers side and rear mirror dim at night - (wont auto dim at night)
-Passenger side mirror turns down when in reverse - (wont turn down in reverse)
-Auto position function for steering wheel and drivers seat works - (steering wheel and seat get stuck in a position and dont move)
Body Exterior:
-Front under armor is not badly damaged - (protective plastic plates are there and secure)
-Front and rear bumpers are aligned and attached securely
-Rim chips, scratches, scuffs, or bent
-Trim is secured
-Rear Spoiler is securely down all around, especially the corners - (tends to lift in high heat climates)
Other then that I would just give the car a good overall look over inside and out, under car, and under hood, and test everything out and take for a ride, test the shifting.
Good luck!
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08-28-2010, 02:10 PM
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thanks guys for your feed back
i did fined
1-Rear sunshade functions up and down - (gets stuck up )
Quistion , is it expincive to fix ?
other thank that the car is very sound
so hopfully i will be paying for it tomorow , and piking it up .
wish me luck
i did fined
1-Rear sunshade functions up and down - (gets stuck up )
Quistion , is it expincive to fix ?
other thank that the car is very sound
so hopfully i will be paying for it tomorow , and piking it up .
wish me luck
