Something doesn't want me to sell
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Something doesn't want me to sell
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So i finally decided to sell my 2006 C55 and I found this today. It looks like it could pop back out - any tricks? It may be accessible from the inside by pulling out the side panel below the headliner. Should I leave it for a pro metalbeater?
This paint is amazing for 16+ years - not a crack anywahere. I was looking at BaT, but they seem to have low-mile garage queens. Mine has 98K and several small dings (this one much the worst) so I am trying to emphasize 10 years of dealer service records. My service rep of 10 years just retired; he really helped me. $7439 over all that - why am I selling this?
My wife wants to cut down to one SUV when she retires soon and the C55 needs someone to use it. I'm trying to talk her into a GLA45.... I'm addicted to AMG.
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I was thinking about pouring hot water on it while cold, but I don't want to risk anything. I suppose I'll leave it for the next owner. It looks terrible but it's probably a $200 fix.
I've parked outside for all these years and nothing happens until now... Also, the auction market for C55 seems to have cooled suddenly. Should I wait to sell until spring? I'm not in a rush but now I worry every clunk in the night.... It was easier when this car was only worth $4K.
I've parked outside for all these years and nothing happens until now... Also, the auction market for C55 seems to have cooled suddenly. Should I wait to sell until spring? I'm not in a rush but now I worry every clunk in the night.... It was easier when this car was only worth $4K.
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Well, I tried submitting to Bring a Trailer and they weren't interested. Maybe the dent?
Also, my wife decided to wait until later next year to retire - she wanted to cut down to one SUV. I don't want to sit home (retired) or drive her to work for months.
Overall, I'm getting a clear signal that I just have to suffer with this old car for now. Oh, poor me!
I wanted to keep it anyway; at least through spring, summer, fall... winter not so much. I have to clear my garage and park inside.
Also, my wife decided to wait until later next year to retire - she wanted to cut down to one SUV. I don't want to sit home (retired) or drive her to work for months.
Overall, I'm getting a clear signal that I just have to suffer with this old car for now. Oh, poor me!
I wanted to keep it anyway; at least through spring, summer, fall... winter not so much. I have to clear my garage and park inside.
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Well, I tried submitting to Bring a Trailer and they weren't interested. Maybe the dent?
Also, my wife decided to wait until later next year to retire - she wanted to cut down to one SUV. I don't want to sit home (retired) or drive her to work for months.
Overall, I'm getting a clear signal that I just have to suffer with this old car for now. Oh, poor me!
I wanted to keep it anyway; at least through spring, summer, fall... winter not so much. I have to clear my garage and park inside.
Also, my wife decided to wait until later next year to retire - she wanted to cut down to one SUV. I don't want to sit home (retired) or drive her to work for months.
Overall, I'm getting a clear signal that I just have to suffer with this old car for now. Oh, poor me!
I wanted to keep it anyway; at least through spring, summer, fall... winter not so much. I have to clear my garage and park inside.
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Since I made an effort to take pictures:
Just hit right-arrow to scroll; only 28. I had it waxed and got home as the light was fading, so they aren't my best. Maybe that hurt.
I'll wait until next year - it doesn't have any problems now and isn't costing much so no rush. I'll try to get the dent fixed - that bugs me.
I'll wait until next year - it doesn't have any problems now and isn't costing much so no rush. I'll try to get the dent fixed - that bugs me.
Last edited by BBC55; Dec 18, 2022 at 10:46 AM. Reason: Tried to put in a link to an image
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I think BaT likes lower mileage cars but surprised they didn’t have interest in a 98k mile C55. Bet you’d have better luck on Cars and Bids. That said, this is probably the worst time of the year to sell a car, especially a car like the C55. You’re better off waiting until spring imo.
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