C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

My C32 is worth $8800

Old Oct 12, 2010 | 01:41 AM
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My C32 is worth $8800

Bored on a nice day so the wife and I stopped by to test drive a 2007 BMW 335i. Nice car. It was slower than my AMG and bland as hell but I like the mod potential and it was pretty well priced. When I asked him to look up my car on Manheim, he said he could give me $8800 (2002 C32, 72K miles, avg condition). I understand that's the auction price and not retail, but it almost made me laugh. Needless to say we will not be trading it in. I do wish I had access to that auction, though; I'd guess E55Ks are going for around $20K?
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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yah. it's stupid what these cars are worth. i'm gonna keep it throughout medical school and residency (provided it still runs). hopefully, when all is said in done, i'll keep it as a spare, or turn it into a project car. it is just really not worth selling at this point. you lose too much.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 05:48 AM
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theres a member on here selling a e55 with a SH*T load of mods in amazing condition ( insane engine mods, wheels that cost like 4 grand, a 2 grand system, e63 steering wheel with pad shift, and much much much more with 37k miles on it for 33k.... these cars lose value unbelievably fast, and my man, the value DROPS HARD.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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sold my 03 C32 for 16k...... thank god for that!
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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I just paid $11k for my 2002 C32. Sshhh...don't tell!
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 12:30 AM
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I feel your pain. I'm about to sell my 2002 C32 for $6500.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by tworotorturbo
I feel your pain. I'm about to sell my 2002 C32 for $6500.
why on earth would you sell it then? i don't want to get into personal finances by any means, but i mean, unless you are seriously short on $$$, you're losing so much be "selling" it/giving it away.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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Always try to do a private sale before considering any dealerships offer. You will get a few extra thousand. If you have modifications you can partially add those up to your final private party sale price as well. I know most people say they don't want to buy a modified car. If you consider possibly getting a C32 with many modifications/maintenance exceeding $10,000 for maybe $5,000 more though it isn't a bad deal, and has a good chance of selling.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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i bought my C32 for 13750 out the door, tax tittle and dealer fees. it had 71357 miles on it, now i have 104k miles and shes in perfect condition and shes only worth 9k$
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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Wow I can't believe how low they are now. I have a 09 335i but might be willing to scoop up a c32 for these prices.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Koru_Kinshi
What does KBB know, anyways? Seriously...
KBB? Irrelevant. Manheim? Everything. Value is determined by what someone is willing to pay. Sell to a private party and you will get more; sell to a dealer and you will get whatever Manheim says other dealers are paying.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Firstly...335is are NOT bland

Secondly...my co-worker sold his 2003 E55K last year to CarMax for less than $23K and it had 60K miles, it had every option from Pano roof to Distronic.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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Sad but most Merc's lose value beyond fast. I'd rather drive my 32 into a wall vs. selling it for $8800.00 -- seriously....
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Luke_Geezy
theres a member on here selling a e55 with a SH*T load of mods in amazing condition ( insane engine mods, wheels that cost like 4 grand, a 2 grand system, e63 steering wheel with pad shift, and much much much more with 37k miles on it for 33k.... these cars lose value unbelievably fast, and my man, the value DROPS HARD.
I have not posted in a long time but as soon as I saw your post I knew it was someone from Jersey without looking at the your location. God is South Park right on the money yet again.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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6500 for a C32 how many miles is on it? Damn that is cheap.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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lol if anyone wants to sell a c32 for for 6k i got cash on me for it right now lol
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 430
I have not posted in a long time but as soon as I saw your post I knew it was someone from Jersey without looking at the your location. God is South Park right on the money yet again.
hahahhahhaha what do you mean?? how did you know i was from jersey?
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Luke_Geezy
lol if anyone wants to sell a c32 for for 6k i got cash on me for it right now lol

2002 C32 with 114K miles. Just performed a lot of service on it (plugs, wires, belt, new SC bearing, new BEHR radiator, new IC pump, trans flush, oil change, new Air injection pump, new Toyo HP tires) Black on Black all stock except K&N filters and new projector fog lights. $6500!!!!!!!!!!!!! PM me if your are serious.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Are you serious?!?!? What is wrong with it?
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 430
I have not posted in a long time but as soon as I saw your post I knew it was someone from Jersey without looking at the your location. God is South Park right on the money yet again.
ahahahahahahahhahhahaha
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 01:47 AM
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114k miles and an AMG is beat to @$%&, the repairs on those cars are just ridiculous. I would never buy an AMG with more than 60k miles.

Originally Posted by tworotorturbo
2002 C32 with 114K miles. Just performed a lot of service on it (plugs, wires, belt, new SC bearing, new BEHR radiator, new IC pump, trans flush, oil change, new Air injection pump, new Toyo HP tires) Black on Black all stock except K&N filters and new projector fog lights. $6500!!!!!!!!!!!!! PM me if your are serious.
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 01:52 AM
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Really? My friend has 02' same color and all with 140k, and it's running great. Any car is going to need some maintenance at high mileage. Granted Mercedes parts cost more, and if you don't do service yourself the price is ridiculous. The M112K is a very reliable build minus certain issues that it's known to have.
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by markusr15
114k miles and an AMG is beat to @$%&, the repairs on those cars are just ridiculous. I would never buy an AMG with more than 60k miles.
It's not like C32/C55 has a lot of things to go wrong to begin with. The engine is pretty much bullet-proof (stock), tranny is solid unlike C43s, conventional suspension (not Airmatic or ABC), cooling system is great (unlike most Bimmers), easy DIY, etc.

These cars are solid if maintained well and driven regularly, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one with 140K if everything checks out. But then for a measly $6,500? I would drive it until it's dead beyond repair.
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