Looking to buy C55. Please see link.
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Looking to buy C55. Please see link.
Hey guys. First post, long time lurker. Looking to buy THIS C55. I'm currently driving a 370Z and I hate it, and need something else. Need to know what a good price on this would be, assuming clean title / no mechanical issues.
Also, is there anything I should look out for in terms of reliability, specifically with the 2005 C55? Thanks!
Also, is there anything I should look out for in terms of reliability, specifically with the 2005 C55? Thanks!
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Buy it! Great very rare color and has a proper black interior (the last one for sale in that color had the ugly ash interior). I'd say at least $25k since it's clean and low miles, too. I would have loved something other than black.
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The listing doesn't give any info on options, obviously no lighting package. Navigation? Wood trim? Premium pkg (rear sunshade, rain-sensing wipers)? True, Granite Grey is an uncommon color, but if you aren't feeling it there are others to be found...just not with only 25k on the clock. Got my '06 with every option but bluetooth and sat radio for $19k with 72k miles.
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The listing doesn't give any info on options, obviously no lighting package. Navigation? Wood trim? Premium pkg (rear sunshade, rain-sensing wipers)? True, Granite Grey is an uncommon color, but if you aren't feeling it there are others to be found...just not with only 25k on the clock. Got my '06 with every option but bluetooth and sat radio for $19k with 72k miles.
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You think it's not as handsome, but once you start modding it, these cars look mean. I just got a carbon fiber rear diffuser for my car and it looks amazing. A few hundred bucks in some aftermarket carbon fiber really make the car look sweet. I'm not sure how much you are into modding cars, but there is a lot to be done if one wanted too.
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You think it's not as handsome, but once you start modding it, these cars look mean. I just got a carbon fiber rear diffuser for my car and it looks amazing. A few hundred bucks in some aftermarket carbon fiber really make the car look sweet. I'm not sure how much you are into modding cars, but there is a lot to be done if one wanted too.
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Fully-loaded. Every option available (navi, rain-sensors, etc) except for Bluetooth. Aluminum trim for the performance package instead of wood, which I prefer, car is literally in perfect condition, not a smudge or scratch on it. The color just *** with me. Rear-sunshade still works and everything. It's not as handsome as my Z, which is why I hesitate to pull the trigger. Sh*t maybe I'll just buy it and keep both.
I say go for it... color is awesome.
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Fully-loaded. Every option available (navi, rain-sensors, etc) except for Bluetooth. Aluminum trim for the performance package instead of wood, which I prefer, car is literally in perfect condition, not a smudge or scratch on it. The color just *** with me. Rear-sunshade still works and everything. It's not as handsome as my Z, which is why I hesitate to pull the trigger. Sh*t maybe I'll just buy it and keep both.
Bluetooth functionally can be added quite easily. I have a Dension setup in my car which works okay, but I believe Cartronics.com stuff is a bit better. Their owner (or at least I believe it is) is quite helpful and posts on here.
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Thanks for the props! We have 3 guys that answer on here, one of them being the owner. That is a great car, and considering the others is a nice addition too - you won't be disappointed.
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Fully-loaded. Every option available (navi, rain-sensors, etc) except for Bluetooth. Aluminum trim for the performance package instead of wood, which I prefer, car is literally in perfect condition, not a smudge or scratch on it. The color just *** with me. Rear-sunshade still works and everything. It's not as handsome as my Z, which is why I hesitate to pull the trigger. Sh*t maybe I'll just buy it and keep both.
That looks like a great car with great mileage, but the simple fact is color is the "biggest" thing youre going to see on the car. I personally think that color is beautiful, but I wouldn't want to own it.
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I actually think the C55 is a very good looking car, whereas the 370Z is a little crazy in it's styling combining too many soft angles and hard angles (keep in mind though, I'm not a Japanese fan).
There are two options for the wood trim in the Sport models, the Bird's Eye Maple (like in Viper's car) and the rare designo Brown Poplar. It's all made from real wood but it still has a completely different look than the trim in the Luxury models. My car had the aluminum trim and I liked it at first but it always seemed like it was dirty and then it got boring. I really like the Bird's Eye Maple, but I didn't want dark trim in a black interior in a black car so I decided to change mine out to the designo.
This picture is bad, it doesn't show the color well but it does show the design really well.
There are two options for the wood trim in the Sport models, the Bird's Eye Maple (like in Viper's car) and the rare designo Brown Poplar. It's all made from real wood but it still has a completely different look than the trim in the Luxury models. My car had the aluminum trim and I liked it at first but it always seemed like it was dirty and then it got boring. I really like the Bird's Eye Maple, but I didn't want dark trim in a black interior in a black car so I decided to change mine out to the designo.
This picture is bad, it doesn't show the color well but it does show the design really well.
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It's a good looking C55 for sure and the mileage on it is great. Now you've got to weigh the options and if it has a warranty (I didn't see it listed if it does). $27k would be all I would pay for it... That's a color you don't see often. There are more out there if this one doesn't work.
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I personally like the ash interior, but to each their own.
To the OP: $27K has to be at the absolute top end of the range for this model but it does have low miles and is a rare color. I have only seen 1 other C55 in this color (in person) and it was being driven by a lady who looked at least 55.
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Hey guys. First post, long time lurker. Looking to buy THIS C55. I'm currently driving a 370Z and I hate it, and need something else. Need to know what a good price on this would be, assuming clean title / no mechanical issues.
Also, is there anything I should look out for in terms of reliability, specifically with the 2005 C55? Thanks!
Also, is there anything I should look out for in terms of reliability, specifically with the 2005 C55? Thanks!
Personally I like the color (in the photo anyway), but it has to appeal to you. I wish mine were that color.
I'd suggest you check the seat cushion heater - as that almost always goes on these C55's and they are expensive to replace (like over $1K per seat). Now maybe you don't need them in CA, but you might as well get the dealer to replace or use for negotiating leverage. (to get him to knock a few grand off the price if nothing else).
How are the tires? C55's usually go through a set in 12K miles or so. Stock tires can be expensive.
Other than that, a super low mileage C55 like this should be pretty much bulletproof for the next several years at least.
Good luck with the decision.
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The car looks great - clean car fax and appears to be in as new condition. It is "top dollar" for an '05, but the miles are so low the car is almost new. It has even fewer miles than I have on mine (27K and I have n '06, which i feel like I hardly drive). I still think its worth the premium price for a car in this condition.
Personally I like the color (in the photo anyway), but it has to appeal to you. I wish mine were that color.
I'd suggest you check the seat cushion heater - as that almost always goes on these C55's and they are expensive to replace (like over $1K per seat). Now maybe you don't need them in CA, but you might as well get the dealer to replace or use for negotiating leverage. (to get him to knock a few grand off the price if nothing else).
How are the tires? C55's usually go through a set in 12K miles or so. Stock tires can be expensive.
Other than that, a super low mileage C55 like this should be pretty much bulletproof for the next several years at least.
Good luck with the decision.
Personally I like the color (in the photo anyway), but it has to appeal to you. I wish mine were that color.
I'd suggest you check the seat cushion heater - as that almost always goes on these C55's and they are expensive to replace (like over $1K per seat). Now maybe you don't need them in CA, but you might as well get the dealer to replace or use for negotiating leverage. (to get him to knock a few grand off the price if nothing else).
How are the tires? C55's usually go through a set in 12K miles or so. Stock tires can be expensive.
Other than that, a super low mileage C55 like this should be pretty much bulletproof for the next several years at least.
Good luck with the decision.
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I don't know, I think Pewter Metallic might be the rarest. I've only seen 2 for sale since I bought mine (that was the color I really wanted).
