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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 02:07 AM
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Considering purchase of used '02 C32

I am considering the purchase of a used '02 C32 AMG. In the past few months I have lurked in the shadows and read a lot of the helpful information posted on these forums. I was wondering if anyone knows of any problem areas I should be on the look out for when I go to test drive the car in a few days?

Also, if I am not mistaken, can I stick the new clear lens Xenon light assemblies onto the car without too much hassle? If so, is it possible for someone to post the part numbers? (my searches have been fruitless thusfar)

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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 02:35 AM
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make sure it's still in warranty and everything else is trivial other than body damage etc.
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 03:04 AM
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Exclamation C32's areas of "problems"

Mr. hrana98:

Just make sure that your C32 is NEVER serviced in ANY dealership in the USA, if you do, then you WILL have problems

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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 03:11 AM
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Just make sure that your C32 is NEVER serviced in ANY dealership in the USA, if you do, then you WILL have problems
Right. Make sure the C32 which you plan to purchase has been shipped to Germany everytime there has been any sort of problem.
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 03:15 AM
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Mr. Alias:

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Right. Make sure the C32 which you plan to purchase has been shipped to Germany everytime there has been any sort of problem.
With the exception of my C32, I have shipped the other M Benzes back. C32 will soon be sent on a boat back home (Austria).

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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 04:58 AM
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Mr. Alias:


With the exception of my C32, I have shipped the other M Benzes back. C32 will soon be sent on a boat back home (Austria).

Wiedermann

Mario.. you are going nuts again. The car can be serviced anywhere for its nothing special. If you want to ship your car to mars go ahead but the point stands that the service is the same in both the USA and Europe. I am not sure where MB went wrong but I will say you need to take your car to a place where you have developed a friendship with the service manager and advisor. This helps a bunch. Let me know what you need fixed and I will introduce you to some people who can help.

Cancle that boat and just enjoy the car!

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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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How many miles does this used car have on it?
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 03:46 PM
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Looks like the deal fell through. I guess I am still in the market for a used C32 AMG. If anyone knows of one on the west coast of the United States (or anywhere), let me know.
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Just check the service records. I have had a few minor problems but were always made right to my full satisfaction. As with all cars, a few are problem vehicles, but if the electrical repairs on the car have been minimal, you should have few problems.
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Old Sep 19, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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just buy a used c32 2002, i did it and i love it.. never look back... On a side note Wiederman, do you know that guy in austria that builds amazing wine cellers world wide?
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