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My C43 is done

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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 10:15 PM
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My C43 is done

Unfortunately it has been taken away by the insurance company and never to return.

I was able to rip my stereo out and the entire supercharger setup out. They have the 2-tone interior and C55 staggered wheel setup.

Not sure yet what I'm going to be in the market for next.

Figured some of you would want to know, I haven't posted much in years. Just been enjoying my car etc..

Anyone want an HPS GEN 1 supercharger setup that actually works? I am 90% that I'm going to sell. Somewhat tempted to buy a minty ml430 and install.
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 11:58 PM
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Old Oct 17, 2015 | 05:44 AM
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you don't mention what happened to your car?
did you wreck it?
any picks of damage?
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 03:50 AM
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Fire damage?
if so, it will come up for auction in Minneapolis/St.Paul.
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 11:07 PM
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Yes, fire. I'm sure they will auction it. Do you know where/when/how to figure that out? Would be a decent starting point for something wild. Probably not worth it for me vs. the market value of a nice CLK55 or similar though, but tempting. I hate that they are getting my wheels.
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 07:55 AM
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Sad story, that was a sick car!!!!! beautiful wheels indeed
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 08:56 AM
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did your car burn up while you were driving or did you have a wire short?
i hope you didn't get hurt
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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Car was idling in driveway and caught fire. Back passenger side of motor. I suspect a mouse made a nest or something. Really shouldn't have happened. I was able to put it out but lost enough.

If I do buy a CLK I'll be looking for the same wheels. Maybe I should try to go to the auction. No longer own a car trailer though.
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 04:32 PM
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Yes, Insurance Auto Auctions (IAAI).

https://www.iaai.com/Vehicles/Vehicl...59&RowNumber=4

It is not scheduled yet, but that auction location is also public, so anyone can bid, not only dealers. Someone local can be very lucky. That car being a 99 model in that condition, i don't think will go too high, $1000 -ish maybe.

I got my last c43 with some front suspension problem for $900.



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Yes, fire. I'm sure they will auction it. Do you know where/when/how to figure that out? Would be a decent starting point for something wild. Probably not worth it for me vs. the market value of a nice CLK55 or similar though, but tempting. I hate that they are getting my wheels.
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 12:12 AM
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For whoever wants this, just a heads up that's been scheduled for auction in 11 days.
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those wheels are worth more than a grand all day long.
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 03:25 AM
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Thanks for the heads up. I may want to get the car. How was the fire in engine area or did it get the interior too
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