Debating on a C55
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From: GA
2016 Chevrolet SS, 2006 Cadillac STS-V
The fully loaded thing cracks me up. I got 3 very visible options to look for. That's it.
If dealers were enthusiasts, we'd all be screwed. I've thought about becoming a car salesman actually, but my knoweledge wouldn't come in handy for like 90% of sell me "a car" buyers.
If dealers were enthusiasts, we'd all be screwed. I've thought about becoming a car salesman actually, but my knoweledge wouldn't come in handy for like 90% of sell me "a car" buyers.
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: arlington, va
2005 c55
Here is the list of things I am almost through with after buying my 80K mileaged 2005:
oil change
transmissions pilot bushing
top and bottom control arms (bushing worn easier to replace entire arm than bushing)
motor mounts
Front brakes and rotors
Alarm siren
Re-pack front wheel bearings
When all done between what I have done myself and paid to get done I am about $1500 with this stuff so not too bad and I expected all of this with the exception of the motor mounts.
oil change
transmissions pilot bushing
top and bottom control arms (bushing worn easier to replace entire arm than bushing)
motor mounts
Front brakes and rotors
Alarm siren
Re-pack front wheel bearings
When all done between what I have done myself and paid to get done I am about $1500 with this stuff so not too bad and I expected all of this with the exception of the motor mounts.
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Joined: Dec 2014
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GL350, C350
Thanks for all the replies. I'm still kicking it around, and I suspect when/if it happens I'll just happen upon the right vehicle during a search. I love the 350, don't get me wrong. It's a great car and that it's a '14 and NA motor means it could last forever as long as I do my part. BUT...one thing it isn't is an AMG. I had the chance to get a '13 C63 with 5k on the odometer at the dealer where I got it. The C63 was about $13k more so I balked at it...I almost wish I hadn't now. But again, I'm not complaining about this 350 either.
