Looking to purchase a c43 AMG!
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Looking to purchase a c43 AMG!
I found a 98 c43 on craiglist listed for $6000. It has 145,000 miles, and it's lowered on H&R springs w/ bilstein shocks . The owner claims the Fuel transfer pump needs replaced of which still runs but only to half tank, and the windshield is cracked.
I have not been able to get out and see it yet in person. Is there enough red flags to avoid this car or should I still persue it?
I have not been able to get out and see it yet in person. Is there enough red flags to avoid this car or should I still persue it?
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1999 C43 AMG, 2005 E55 Wagon
That thing with the fuel tank happened to me once, I dont' recall what it cost to fix.
Broken windshield sucks. If everything else on the car is top notch, I'd buy. For 6k I'd expect a 100% completely sorted engine, transmission, no rust, etc.
The modified suspension says he's either a smart enthusiast or a hooner who has put a bit of abuse into it.
They can take abuse better than most, but you still want to double check everything.
Broken windshield sucks. If everything else on the car is top notch, I'd buy. For 6k I'd expect a 100% completely sorted engine, transmission, no rust, etc.
The modified suspension says he's either a smart enthusiast or a hooner who has put a bit of abuse into it.
They can take abuse better than most, but you still want to double check everything.
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1998 C43 AMG
What's your comfort level? A cracked windshield means a new one! Costly, but think of it this way, you'll never regret looking through a brand new, un-pitted windshield when driving! Definitely worth the price.
Not sure about the fuel transfer pump, never heard of that issue. These cars are rare, so you gotta get what you can.
Not sure about the fuel transfer pump, never heard of that issue. These cars are rare, so you gotta get what you can.
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So I think this is my car... Not a "Hooner" lol it was my daily driver since 2008. "fuel transfer pump" may be the wrong term, it could be called the Lft Fuel sending unit. The reason I have it listed for 6k is because I know some things are wrong with it. If I fix the issues ill be re-listing it for $8-9k...
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1999 C43 AMG
I found a 98 c43 on craiglist listed for $6000. It has 145,000 miles, and it's lowered on H&R springs w/ bilstein shocks . The owner claims the Fuel transfer pump needs replaced of which still runs but only to half tank, and the windshield is cracked.
I have not been able to get out and see it yet in person. Is there enough red flags to avoid this car or should I still persue it?
I have not been able to get out and see it yet in person. Is there enough red flags to avoid this car or should I still persue it?
