Feeler: C32 Supercharger for sale (possibly)
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Feeler: C32 Supercharger for sale (possibly)
About 4 years ago, I purchased a spare supercharger for my C32. I figured, as soon as my original died, I could install this one within an hour or two and be back in business. Speed of replacement was one factor, cost was the other, in making this purchase. New S/C's can cost about $6000.
This unit even has a complete clutch and pulley setup. That, alone, is about $1500 from a dealer.
So, 4 years later, it is still sitting in my garage, carefully wrapped in bubble-wrap, taking up space. My wife would rather reclaim the shelf and the dollars than leave me with the piece of mind that comes with a spare S/C. So, I'm toying with the idea of selling it. (Of course, as soon as I sell it, mine will die)
I looking for feedback from the membership here on pricing and demand.
When I bought it, it was supposedly freshly re-built. I don't have any documentation to prove that but, it looks new inside. As you can see by the pics, it is a 2002 unit (without the deck for the plaque).
The blades spin freely, without noise.
Any guesstimates of value or demand?
This unit even has a complete clutch and pulley setup. That, alone, is about $1500 from a dealer.
So, 4 years later, it is still sitting in my garage, carefully wrapped in bubble-wrap, taking up space. My wife would rather reclaim the shelf and the dollars than leave me with the piece of mind that comes with a spare S/C. So, I'm toying with the idea of selling it. (Of course, as soon as I sell it, mine will die)
I looking for feedback from the membership here on pricing and demand.
When I bought it, it was supposedly freshly re-built. I don't have any documentation to prove that but, it looks new inside. As you can see by the pics, it is a 2002 unit (without the deck for the plaque).
The blades spin freely, without noise.
Any guesstimates of value or demand?
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+1 there was a low milage one that went for I believe $1800 USD a couple of weeks ago at the moment only this one on ebay that I can see: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-SLK...8ec0e1&vxp=mtr
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Hi Scott! I dropped a few beats when I read this initially, because I thought you were selling your car!
A proper re-build on this blower (gaskets, gears, oil, etc, etc.) by a professional costs $600 - $800 alone.
I think $1,500 - 1,800 is a reasonable asking price for an M112K blower in good working order and rebuilt.
[Just my 0.02 given my experience of 'collecting' them back in the good old days!]
A proper re-build on this blower (gaskets, gears, oil, etc, etc.) by a professional costs $600 - $800 alone.
I think $1,500 - 1,800 is a reasonable asking price for an M112K blower in good working order and rebuilt.
[Just my 0.02 given my experience of 'collecting' them back in the good old days!]
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Hi Scott! I dropped a few beats when I read this initially, because I thought you were selling your car!
A proper re-build on this blower (gaskets, gears, oil, etc, etc.) by a professional costs $600 - $800 alone.
I think $1,500 - 1,800 is a reasonable asking price for an M112K blower in good working order and rebuilt.
[Just my 0.02 given my experience of 'collecting' them back in the good old days!]
A proper re-build on this blower (gaskets, gears, oil, etc, etc.) by a professional costs $600 - $800 alone.
I think $1,500 - 1,800 is a reasonable asking price for an M112K blower in good working order and rebuilt.
[Just my 0.02 given my experience of 'collecting' them back in the good old days!]
So, in your opinion, should I sell it or keep it, just in case?
Are you in Maine now? Done with school? Updates man, updates.
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+1 there was a low milage one that went for I believe $1800 USD a couple of weeks ago at the moment only this one on ebay that I can see: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-SLK...8ec0e1&vxp=mtr
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Hey Patrick! I've noticed you were online here a few times lately. I'm glad you chimed in here, as I know your expertise in collecting C32 parts. I still have the intercooler i bought from you, too.
So, in your opinion, should I sell it or keep it, just in case?
Are you in Maine now? Done with school? Updates man, updates.
So, in your opinion, should I sell it or keep it, just in case?
Are you in Maine now? Done with school? Updates man, updates.
No doubt, Murphy's Law would be enacted if you sold the SC or IC - you'd end up needing them (and kick yourself for selling them)!
In addition, when you end up selling your car, you may be surprised how much easier it is to convince a buyer to purchase a car with XXX,XXX miles on it if you also have spare parts! [That's another way to look at it!]
I'm not State-side yet - I will be there for the summer and then one last year of school. Phew! - I'm getting too old for this!
Then I'll be back for residency - will probably be looking at CA as one of my first choices.
Hope things are going well for you!
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