Mileage or price?
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2006 C55 AMG
Different market, but here in Canada you'd be hard pressed to drive away with an 06 C55 with low mileage for under $30k. I know because I followed the market closely for a long time before I bought mine. The biggest challenge you'll have is even finding a low mile car for sale. Here's an example:
http://www.autotrader.ca/result/adde...z+C-Class&mp=0
http://www.autotrader.ca/result/adde...z+C-Class&mp=0
Last edited by halteh; May 18, 2011 at 08:50 PM.
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If you need a warranty quote for either car, let me know. There will likely be a $1500 or so difference for same term on one car vs. the other, plus longer terma available for the lower mile car.
But not enough to offset the difference in price, that's for sure. Just make sure whichever car you choose gets a full PPI done at a indy specialist or authorized MB dealer prior to your purchase. When I buy these cars for clients, they typically come back with at least $2500 in work needed, even if low miles. The 600-series and AMG ABC cars usually come back with over $4K needed.
That's why an extended warranty, if reasonably priced and from a good company, is a good investment. If you keep the car for the term, it's extremely likely you'll get back at least what you paid, and sometimes much more. I have a client that paid around $4500 for a 4 year warranty on an S600, and he just got paid on a $9K claim and has THREE YEARS of warranty remaining!
Bruce
But not enough to offset the difference in price, that's for sure. Just make sure whichever car you choose gets a full PPI done at a indy specialist or authorized MB dealer prior to your purchase. When I buy these cars for clients, they typically come back with at least $2500 in work needed, even if low miles. The 600-series and AMG ABC cars usually come back with over $4K needed.
That's why an extended warranty, if reasonably priced and from a good company, is a good investment. If you keep the car for the term, it's extremely likely you'll get back at least what you paid, and sometimes much more. I have a client that paid around $4500 for a 4 year warranty on an S600, and he just got paid on a $9K claim and has THREE YEARS of warranty remaining!
Bruce
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C55 AMG
Are items like valve cover gaskets and rear main seals covered? 
If you need a warranty quote for either car, let me know. There will likely be a $1500 or so difference for same term on one car vs. the other, plus longer terma available for the lower mile car.
But not enough to offset the difference in price, that's for sure. Just make sure whichever car you choose gets a full PPI done at a indy specialist or authorized MB dealer prior to your purchase. When I buy these cars for clients, they typically come back with at least $2500 in work needed, even if low miles. The 600-series and AMG ABC cars usually come back with over $4K needed.
That's why an extended warranty, if reasonably priced and from a good company, is a good investment. If you keep the car for the term, it's extremely likely you'll get back at least what you paid, and sometimes much more. I have a client that paid around $4500 for a 4 year warranty on an S600, and he just got paid on a $9K claim and has THREE YEARS of warranty remaining!
Bruce
But not enough to offset the difference in price, that's for sure. Just make sure whichever car you choose gets a full PPI done at a indy specialist or authorized MB dealer prior to your purchase. When I buy these cars for clients, they typically come back with at least $2500 in work needed, even if low miles. The 600-series and AMG ABC cars usually come back with over $4K needed.
That's why an extended warranty, if reasonably priced and from a good company, is a good investment. If you keep the car for the term, it's extremely likely you'll get back at least what you paid, and sometimes much more. I have a client that paid around $4500 for a 4 year warranty on an S600, and he just got paid on a $9K claim and has THREE YEARS of warranty remaining!
Bruce
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C55
If you need a warranty quote for either car, let me know. There will likely be a $1500 or so difference for same term on one car vs. the other, plus longer terma available for the lower mile car.
But not enough to offset the difference in price, that's for sure. Just make sure whichever car you choose gets a full PPI done at a indy specialist or authorized MB dealer prior to your purchase. When I buy these cars for clients, they typically come back with at least $2500 in work needed, even if low miles. The 600-series and AMG ABC cars usually come back with over $4K needed.
That's why an extended warranty, if reasonably priced and from a good company, is a good investment. If you keep the car for the term, it's extremely likely you'll get back at least what you paid, and sometimes much more. I have a client that paid around $4500 for a 4 year warranty on an S600, and he just got paid on a $9K claim and has THREE YEARS of warranty remaining!
Bruce
But not enough to offset the difference in price, that's for sure. Just make sure whichever car you choose gets a full PPI done at a indy specialist or authorized MB dealer prior to your purchase. When I buy these cars for clients, they typically come back with at least $2500 in work needed, even if low miles. The 600-series and AMG ABC cars usually come back with over $4K needed.
That's why an extended warranty, if reasonably priced and from a good company, is a good investment. If you keep the car for the term, it's extremely likely you'll get back at least what you paid, and sometimes much more. I have a client that paid around $4500 for a 4 year warranty on an S600, and he just got paid on a $9K claim and has THREE YEARS of warranty remaining!
Bruce
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C55 AMG, E55 AMG
Why choose if you can get both? 
C55 with 45K miles for only 19.8K. No nav though, but I would have seriously considered this if I were still in the market. I just got my black/black C55 the other day.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
C55 with 45K miles for only 19.8K. No nav though, but I would have seriously considered this if I were still in the market. I just got my black/black C55 the other day.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
Last edited by Chedeng88; May 21, 2011 at 09:12 PM.
