Help me find a C63
01-03-2013, 07:16 PM
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Help me find a C63
Okay, it's not for me. But here's a cool story.
Christmas Eve, I was trying to buy some groceries since everything would be closed on Christmas Day. I went to one of the SF Safeways and it was packed. I had to circle for a while to even find someone pulling out. While I was waiting for them to vacate the spot, a guy in an X5 pulled up next to me. I was totally expecting him to say he had been camping out for that spot.
Instead, he starts asking me about my car. I tell him I love it and ask him why he's so interested. He tells me he's in the market for a C63. I tell give him some pros and cons about the car and make him aware about the rare, but potentially serious headbolt issue.
Then we I start talking about him about what he does. I picked up on some clues and turns out I was right, he was SFPD...off duty, though. He was super cool about talking openly about smog BS (apparently he has a "guy"), and he told me he's a huge Mustang fan. I think he said he had one from the 70's and a Cobra from the 90's. I told him about some of the local AMG meets I've organized and some other shenanigans.
Anyway, I'm asking on behalf of him - would you go for an '09 with about 58k miles from a personal friend whom you trust, has kept all service records and was the sole owner, and mostly drives highway or would you look for a slightly newer '10? His friend is only asking $25k, which I pointed out was a steal plus he could get the headbolts retrofitted and still come out on top.
Forgot to mention that he was looking at a 2010 fully loaded with 14k miles for $50k at Autobahn motors, but it got sold while he was in Disneyland with his family over Xmas.
Christmas Eve, I was trying to buy some groceries since everything would be closed on Christmas Day. I went to one of the SF Safeways and it was packed. I had to circle for a while to even find someone pulling out. While I was waiting for them to vacate the spot, a guy in an X5 pulled up next to me. I was totally expecting him to say he had been camping out for that spot.
Instead, he starts asking me about my car. I tell him I love it and ask him why he's so interested. He tells me he's in the market for a C63. I tell give him some pros and cons about the car and make him aware about the rare, but potentially serious headbolt issue.
Then we I start talking about him about what he does. I picked up on some clues and turns out I was right, he was SFPD...off duty, though. He was super cool about talking openly about smog BS (apparently he has a "guy"), and he told me he's a huge Mustang fan. I think he said he had one from the 70's and a Cobra from the 90's. I told him about some of the local AMG meets I've organized and some other shenanigans.
Anyway, I'm asking on behalf of him - would you go for an '09 with about 58k miles from a personal friend whom you trust, has kept all service records and was the sole owner, and mostly drives highway or would you look for a slightly newer '10? His friend is only asking $25k, which I pointed out was a steal plus he could get the headbolts retrofitted and still come out on top.
Forgot to mention that he was looking at a 2010 fully loaded with 14k miles for $50k at Autobahn motors, but it got sold while he was in Disneyland with his family over Xmas.
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01-05-2013, 03:36 PM
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There's another local 2010 on the market for $50k with just under 30k miles with the P31 package and CPO for about another 17 mos/20k miles.
Black exterior with Black interior. Exceptionally clean inside and out. Beautifully equipped, Premium 2 Package, programmable garage door opener, integrated compass in rearview mirror, auto-dimming mirrors, power seats and steering column with memory feature, rain sensor wipers, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, heated front seats, Bixenon headlamps, split folding rear seats, Multi-media package including COMAND navigation wh-voice control, Harman-kardon sound system, Development package with 30 more horsepowers, Limited Slip differential lock, keyless go, rearview camera and much more. This is a Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz vehicle which only an Authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealership can offer to you. As a CPO Mercedes-Benz, it has been Inspected, Serviced and Reconditioned to MB USA National Certified Standards and has been enhanced with the Industry-leading protection and peace-of-mind that comes with the 100K mile Mercedes-Benz Factory-Extended Warranty.
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01-05-2013, 03:45 PM
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Yeah, it usually comes up earlier with less miles. However, even if he did retrofit it, it would be $30k after all is said and done.
01-05-2013, 08:23 PM
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Could you elaborate on these points as Im looking at buying a C63 in a couple months and Im curious about the headbolt issues.
What should I be looking for? and are you saying that if the issues are going to manifest themselves, they usually show up early in the engine life?
01-05-2013, 08:50 PM
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Sorry for the possibly threadjack but it seems like this is sorted out already.
Could you elaborate on these points as Im looking at buying a C63 in a couple months and Im curious about the headbolt issues.
What should I be looking for? and are you saying that if the issues are going to manifest themselves, they usually show up early in the engine life?
Could you elaborate on these points as Im looking at buying a C63 in a couple months and Im curious about the headbolt issues.
What should I be looking for? and are you saying that if the issues are going to manifest themselves, they usually show up early in the engine life?
01-05-2013, 10:25 PM
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If he's willing to pay a little closer to high 50's... this car looks to be a great deal, P31, All Options, $79K sticker: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2011-...#ht_500wt_1064
Good Luck!
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01-10-2013, 10:54 PM
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So my friend flew down to LA today and is driving home in a 2011 blk/blk with only 10k miles. Optioned to the hilt except the PP and warrantied until 2018.
