redlinegw

I am looking to sell my 2005 CDI and then I will be looking for a nice 2009-2012 C63 AMG. I just test drove an 09 and it is quite Awesome! I have found a few for sale locally here in Southern CA that have anywhere between 50k and 100k miles. Prices are between $21k and $30k, is there anything major or minor I should look for? I do most of my own mechanical work and I am ocd on how I take care of my cars.

Thanks,

nobbyv

Verify if the head bolt swap has been done.

Mr. Lin

oh, you know... nothing major, aside from a head bolt possibly snapping and leaking coolant into your cylinders...

BLKROKT

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-stickies.html

CPD SLK

Jizz under a black light

AA717driver

Considering the guy I bought mine from, I skipped this essential step.


TC

Mazspeed

If you can swing the 12 and up models, the updates from the factory are worth it.

AMG3.2

Don't buy a bottom of the barrel AMG. I'd strongly look for something at $30k min. From there, choose your preference of either FL or PFL.

Outside of the headbolt issue which can most likely be fixed for around $3k at an indy shop should you choose to do it as preventative maintenance, it's all personal preference on the look of the car.

intence

09-11 and 12 are two totally different vehicles. i think you need to determine if you want the pre facelift or the facelift first. if its the facelift then you have less to worry about. this is a great article to reference if you need to learn more about the C63 and what to look for: http://www.exoticcarhacks.com/car-re...-buyers-guide/

redlinegw

Great article! Thanks