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Old 11-30-2004, 09:50 PM
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Need opinions on buying a used C32

Hello everyoneeeeeeee!

I'm planning on getting a used C32. Are there any differences between 2002-2004? For the ones that have below 30,000 miles, how much do they go for? Where should i start looking? Is it a bad idea to purchase one through internet from out-of-state sellers? I know this guy that is selling his 02 C32 for $36g w/ 26,000 miles on it. Everything stock, silver, bi-xenon and everything except navigation. I'll probably take a look at it soon. But the only thing that bothers me is SILVER. Where should i start looking if i'm not interested in my friend's C32?

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'02 CLK 55 cabrio (sold), '03 C32 (sold), '04 R32 (sold), '04 911/X-51 (keeper)
Mine was put up FS this week...

...on the C32 Life board. It is an '03, Black/charcoal, with 29k miles. All options including Navigation and voice activated integrated phone. Mods include AMG pedals and 35% tint. Looking to get mid to upper $30s also. Send PM if interested. Car is in Iowa, but no digi photos available quite yet. I need to find someone local to show me how to post them.
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Originally Posted by GordoNx3o9
Everything stock, silver, bi-xenon
I'm not sure if the '02 came with bi-xenon as an option....I'm fairly certain that was optional beginning with the 2003 model year. Also, the '02s did not come with a spare tire.

I've got close friends (one with an '02 and one with an '03) and both have been very reliable. Any issues they've had have been handled under warranty.

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'02 CLK 55 cabrio (sold), '03 C32 (sold), '04 R32 (sold), '04 911/X-51 (keeper)
Also...

...I seem to recall that the '02 did not come with a spare tire?
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55Cabdriver .. please send photos to: gordonx3o9@aol.com

Yup, the 2002 didn't have an option for bi-xenon but he upgraded it later on.

02 has NO spare tire???
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has no "full size" spare tire???
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No can do...

...as noted above, I am an old fart and don't have any digital photos of the car available. I have spoken to my original selling dealer and will probably just take his wholesale bid of $35k and let him take the profits. My lack of computer skills will probably cost me a couple of grand, but WTF. Good luck in your search. These are awesome cars for the money.
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I just traded my 2004 C32 (black, bi-xenon, navi, cd changer, heated seats) Black/Charcoal w/ 7k miles to my local dealership on an E55. You can contact them at 636.458.5222 (ask for Scott) to see if they still have it. They're located in St. Louis, MO.
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Thanks guys
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Originally Posted by GordoNx3o9
55Cabdriver .. please send photos to: gordonx3o9@aol.com

Yup, the 2002 didn't have an option for bi-xenon but he upgraded it later on.

02 has NO spare tire???
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has no "full size" spare tire???
My 2002 C32 has the bi-xenon headlight option-it was available.

There is a can of flat-fix and an air compressor for flat tire issues.NO spare.
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2002 had xenon option ,not a bi-xenon option
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Correct you are- it's only the low beams that are Zenon.

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