Purchased at Auction
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2018 AMG C43 Coupe
Purchased at Auction
So I am currently looking for a used C43 and found one that fits most of my needs. In the Carfax report (dealer provided on their website) it seems that car was Canadian and then last spring was sold to the current dealer using "Auto Auction Michigan". Everything on the report seems fine. Any red flags here? Thoughts on dealers buying the car from Auction or is this something that goes on all the time?
Thanks for any insight. Been actively looking for a few months now and it's existing to be close!
Edit: Also, any additional considerations between a Canadian spec vs US? I noticed from the pictures the temp is in C and I assume that can be changed in the vehicle settings? GPS/Maps I assume are global and not market specific?
Edit again: Sorry for the double post, put the edit in the wrong spot and can't delete....
Thanks for any insight. Been actively looking for a few months now and it's existing to be close!
Edit: Also, any additional considerations between a Canadian spec vs US? I noticed from the pictures the temp is in C and I assume that can be changed in the vehicle settings? GPS/Maps I assume are global and not market specific?
Edit again: Sorry for the double post, put the edit in the wrong spot and can't delete....
Last edited by wsboxer1; Aug 11, 2019 at 12:01 PM. Reason: Addition Question
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2018 AMG C43 Coupe
So I am currently looking for a used C43 and found one that fits most of my needs. In the Carfax report (dealer provided on their website) it seems that car was Canadian and then last spring was sold to the current dealer using "Auto Auction Michigan". Everything on the report seems fine. Any red flags here? Thoughts on dealers buying the car from Auction or is this something that goes on all the time?
Thanks for any insight. Been actively looking for a few months now and it's existing to be close!
Edit: Also, any additional considerations between a Canadian spec vs US? I noticed from the pictures the temp is in C and I assume that can be changed in the vehicle settings? GPS/Maps I assume are global and not market specific?
Thanks for any insight. Been actively looking for a few months now and it's existing to be close!
Edit: Also, any additional considerations between a Canadian spec vs US? I noticed from the pictures the temp is in C and I assume that can be changed in the vehicle settings? GPS/Maps I assume are global and not market specific?
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2018 AMG C43 Coupe
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C43 lol
Are all the i's dotted and t's crossed on the importation and U.S. registration? Was it an individual who moved to the US and personally imported the car, or was it a dealer-to-dealer transaction. If the former, less reason to dig deeper than if the latter. I'd DEFINTELY check the CarFax and carProof (the Canadian CarFax) to see the history of the car. If declared salvage from a serious accident it can't be registered in Canada, but once in the U.S. who knows what might have happened. While it's tarring a province with a broad brush, there has been a much higher incidence of fraud and suspect business practices from car dealers in Quebec than in the rest of Canada. If the Car is from Quebec originally, additional caution might be warranted.
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2018 AMG C43 Coupe
Are all the i's dotted and t's crossed on the importation and U.S. registration? Was it an individual who moved to the US and personally imported the car, or was it a dealer-to-dealer transaction. If the former, less reason to dig deeper than if the latter. I'd DEFINTELY check the CarFax and carProof (the Canadian CarFax) to see the history of the car. If declared salvage from a serious accident it can't be registered in Canada, but once in the U.S. who knows what might have happened. While it's tarring a province with a broad brush, there has been a much higher incidence of fraud and suspect business practices from car dealers in Quebec than in the rest of Canada. If the Car is from Quebec originally, additional caution might be warranted.
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Another big question -- since the temp readings are in Celsius, are the speed and mileage readings in KPH? If so, only the digital versions may be possible to change. Any analog speedo may be hard-printed. If the car has the digital instrument panel, you may be able to change, but it is probably a dealer thing.
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Another big question -- since the temp readings are in Celsius, are the speed and mileage readings in KPH? If so, only the digital versions may be possible to change. Any analog speedo may be hard-printed. If the car has the digital instrument panel, you may be able to change, but it is probably a dealer thing.
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Since I assume you are not a dealer, buying a car at an open auction (anyone can bid/buy) vs a closed auction (restricted to dealers and in some circumstances open only to certain brand dealers) are very different experiences. Closed auctions cars sell at or near wholesale whereas at open auctions it gets close to full retail. If you have access, check Manheim MMA to get a good estimate of value.
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Since I assume you are not a dealer, buying a car at an open auction (anyone can bid/buy) vs a closed auction (restricted to dealers and in some circumstances open only to certain brand dealers) are very different experiences. Closed auctions cars sell at or near wholesale whereas at open auctions it gets close to full retail. If you have access, check Manheim MMA to get a good estimate of value.
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If AutoCheck and CarFax are ok I would have no concerns. Check to see prior owners. Hertz had a ton of C63s and some C43. Prior rental use is more of a stigma as opposed to a quality concern. I owned a car rental franchise for many years and bought/ sold 1000+ cars a year at auction so maybe I'm biased
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The Celsius can not be changed to Fahrenheit. Additionally, there is no SOS button nor the i button. Lastly, th Mercedes Me App isn't compatible with Canadian Vehicles. You'll have to add an aftermarket remote started. Also, you might have issues on recalls. The codes are different. Other than those things, everything else is the same.
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2018 AMG C43 Coupe
The Celsius can not be changed to Fahrenheit. Additionally, there is no SOS button nor the i button. Lastly, th Mercedes Me App isn't compatible with Canadian Vehicles. You'll have to add an aftermarket remote started. Also, you might have issues on recalls. The codes are different. Other than those things, everything else is the same.
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The Celsius can not be changed to Fahrenheit. Additionally, there is no SOS button nor the i button. Lastly, th Mercedes Me App isn't compatible with Canadian Vehicles. You'll have to add an aftermarket remote started. Also, you might have issues on recalls. The codes are different. Other than those things, everything else is the same.
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I think Mercedes Me became functional in Canada for 2019's. As far as the recalls, I was told the stealership will just do the update regardless based on the year.
The Mercedes companion app, however, does work for earlier modes.
The Mercedes companion app, however, does work for earlier modes.
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My Canadian car does not have MPH on speedometer only KMH ?? For what it’s worth I’ve brought more than 10 cars in from US and never had issues selling them here but never sent any the other way. It’s pretty simple to get used to.....60mph is 100kmh, and the 70mph is around 115kmh. As far as the temperature goes I just raise it or lower it until I’m comfortable. If the car checks out and you’re getting a good deal, cuz remember this car is going to have a “stigma” associated with it to scare off most people, you should be able to strike a good deal ( assuming it’s pretty much the spec you exactly want). Don’t forget you’re also going to be in the same spot when and if it comes time to sell it in the US. If you’re 100% sure then drive hard deal and go for it. Last thing.........Make sure it had the PE. !!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
