C36 AMG, C43 AMG (W202) 1995 - 2000

anyone want to give me a tip on why my C43 wont sell?

Old Dec 14, 2011 | 12:19 AM
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I'd take some great photos for a discount on that 5.5...

In all seriousness I just about bid $4500, could always use that 4th car (but it would get me kicked out of the house)
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 01:41 AM
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If Detroit was not so far from me in Houston I would be VERY tempted including the 5.4L E55 motor option as per your ad.

Is the bottom of the car rusty?

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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 06:04 AM
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No bottom of the car is very very clean. I can ship the car to huston for $700. Not that big of a deal....
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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Ok last day on the market. Im taking it off the market and plating it if its not sold by tonight.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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You don't need a professional photographer.

Look at my old for sale thread.

https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...41k-miles.html

I am far from a photographer, and was only using a 7 megapixel powershot.

Photos sell cars. Period.

Also, if you have not listed it on autotrader, do so. Much better avenue than cars.com. I have sold 4 cars via autotrader. Only use it when it doesn't sell via forums.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Its been on auto trader for 4 months.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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what was the reserve?

I'm convinced it will sell for more in 3-4 months.

The fact that southern buyers who might be interested can't come see it in person, and that no one up here wants it right now is killing it. The old pictures weren't helping either of course.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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reserve was $4900
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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reserve was $4900 and i dont know why the pictures are no matter what always blurry Its a 1500 dollar camera idk wtf im doing wrong
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Nachtsturm
You don't need a professional photographer.

Look at my old for sale thread.

https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...41k-miles.html

I am far from a photographer, and was only using a 7 megapixel powershot.

Photos sell cars. Period.

Also, if you have not listed it on autotrader, do so. Much better avenue than cars.com. I have sold 4 cars via autotrader. Only use it when it doesn't sell via forums.
This. Even your new photos looked like ***. Are you using a camera or a cell phone?!?! The eBay pics were still blurry, not crisp and defined. The white balance is off and is not giving a good idea of the color. Also, your pics don't show all the different angles of the car.

Pop the hood, open doors and trunk, etc., etc. Take a look at fotos of cars that inspire you and copy those shots. Ask yourself, "would I buy a car that looks like this"?

Don't know what to tell you about your camera. I'd have a friend help me out with good pics.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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I met at the Baltimore meet yesterday; he's looking at C43s. And Interested to buy this one .
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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deposit received from member. Also got all the scratches out of the car. new owner is gonna be very happy. Dropping off at detail shop tomorrow!!!!
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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cool that it's going to go to someone on the forums
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 05:56 AM
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cool that it's going to go to someone on the forums

Im going to get a engine stand and get the e55 swap all dialed in for you.... I will have it ready for the new year!!!!!
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Your car didn't sell to me because I couldn't get approval (having just bought a house and an immaculate w124 for the wife).

I'd have it in my drive-way today if it weren't for my debt ratio. Having just had a baby, I doubt I could raise enough to pay cash for it any time soon.

Heart breaking. I get a little light headed when I look at that car. I've dreamed of C43's since I was 16 and especially black ones. They're so rare and special.

Good luck with the sale, sir. She's a beaut, alright.
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Sulaco
Your car didn't sell to me because I couldn't get approval (having just bought a house and an immaculate w124 for the wife).

I'd have it in my drive-way today if it weren't for my debt ratio. Having just had a baby, I doubt I could raise enough to pay cash for it any time soon.

Heart breaking. I get a little light headed when I look at that car. I've dreamed of C43's since I was 16 and especially black ones. They're so rare and special.

Good luck with the sale, sir. She's a beaut, alright.


good thing no one has seen pictures of it with the painted hood and completely rubbed out paint!!!!! and detail its super clean now
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 06:48 AM
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Is this officially sold, or is it still for sale? I am interested if so. Chris
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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Its sold!!!!! Cannot wait for new owner to post pictures
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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and I'm waiting for those other pictures, excited for both things.

I'm still wishing I lived somewhere warm and could have gotten the black one as a daily driver.
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