Should you buy a car sight unseen?
11-01-2016, 01:41 PM
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I agree we should cut this guy a break. Seems like two different questions to me.
OP, I bought my C63 sight unseen from a shady used car lot. I was nervous, to say the least. I had a PPI done, and unfortunately they missed one or two minor things (slight tear in the driver's seat side bolster, one missing floor mat). Not trying to dissuade you, just want to point out that a PPI is only as good as the shop performing it. I love my car, and even if I had known about these minor issues still would have pulled the trigger.
OP, I bought my C63 sight unseen from a shady used car lot. I was nervous, to say the least. I had a PPI done, and unfortunately they missed one or two minor things (slight tear in the driver's seat side bolster, one missing floor mat). Not trying to dissuade you, just want to point out that a PPI is only as good as the shop performing it. I love my car, and even if I had known about these minor issues still would have pulled the trigger.
11-01-2016, 01:42 PM
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11-01-2016, 01:43 PM
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ahh, i just got off the phone with your receptionist. She said you guys dont do PPI. Called in for the MY 15 c63 amg. the dealer i'm buying it from is 2 minutes away so I think he would be willing.
11-01-2016, 01:45 PM
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Word. Look for a Benz specific shop, more so, if you can find a shop that does aftermarket work, (ie, coilover installs, corner balancing, tuning, etc) I find those techs far more attention to detail oriented than your regular run of the mill oil change shop.
I'd ping Eurocharged and ask them who in Texas is a) close to the car and b) good enough to know what to look and hear for.
Where in Texas is this car? Any chance it's in Austin?
I'd ping Eurocharged and ask them who in Texas is a) close to the car and b) good enough to know what to look and hear for.
Where in Texas is this car? Any chance it's in Austin?
11-01-2016, 01:50 PM
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. I personally wouldn't trust anyone but myself with my OCD and a few others to inspect the car before buying. Only a select few like EC and yourself will notice those imperfections or subtle small things that many others will miss. I would say fly down and see it, take EC up on that amazing offer, or send a cake/flowers to a fellow member and have them inspect it.
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11-01-2016, 03:09 PM
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11-01-2016, 04:13 PM
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Sorry there must be some confusion, and I will address that with the team.
Eurocharged Houston can easily look over the car for you and let you know if there are outstanding issues with it. We can also perform any work needed if requested or add additional go fast bits before shipment.
Just call the shop and ask for Phil. He is aware of the situation.
Jake
Eurocharged Houston can easily look over the car for you and let you know if there are outstanding issues with it. We can also perform any work needed if requested or add additional go fast bits before shipment.
Just call the shop and ask for Phil. He is aware of the situation.
Jake
11-01-2016, 04:14 PM
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WAIT A COTTON PICKIN' MINUTE HERE!
So.....does this mean we can't pick on the new kids?
Or just THIS new kid?
I just want to have the rules straight for when they open the cage and toss in some more fresh meat.
So.....does this mean we can't pick on the new kids?
Or just THIS new kid?
I just want to have the rules straight for when they open the cage and toss in some more fresh meat.
11-01-2016, 04:15 PM
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THIS!! It's night a day difference and you can take advantage of our current sale
well he doesn't technically own the amg yet so..... should be fair game lol
well he doesn't technically own the amg yet so..... should be fair game lol
11-01-2016, 04:17 PM
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I just actually laughed out loud. Well played, loungn14, well played.
11-01-2016, 04:30 PM
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Sorry there must be some confusion, and I will address that with the team.
Eurocharged Houston can easily look over the car for you and let you know if there are outstanding issues with it. We can also perform any work needed if requested or add additional go fast bits before shipment.
Just call the shop and ask for Phil. He is aware of the situation.
Jake
Eurocharged Houston can easily look over the car for you and let you know if there are outstanding issues with it. We can also perform any work needed if requested or add additional go fast bits before shipment.
Just call the shop and ask for Phil. He is aware of the situation.
Jake
. I come from a flat 6.
11-01-2016, 05:53 PM
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Then I tuned it. 1 block later its "WHAT DID I WASTE THAT TIME FOR?"
Tune while you're there and they can dial you right in.
11-01-2016, 06:24 PM
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11-01-2016, 06:27 PM
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11-01-2016, 11:47 PM
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Hey guys,
Hopefully joining this wonderful forum soon. Wanted to get your inputs on buying a car sight unseen. Do you guys think relying on the photos/dealer's words and having an authorized mercedes benz dealer do a ppi (pre-purchase inspection) on the car is enough to buy it without being there? Car is in Houston texas and I am in california. Debating whether the plane ticket may or may not be necessary. around ~$900 for a nonstop flight. Just wanted to wager the risks.
Thanks for the input!
Hopefully joining this wonderful forum soon. Wanted to get your inputs on buying a car sight unseen. Do you guys think relying on the photos/dealer's words and having an authorized mercedes benz dealer do a ppi (pre-purchase inspection) on the car is enough to buy it without being there? Car is in Houston texas and I am in california. Debating whether the plane ticket may or may not be necessary. around ~$900 for a nonstop flight. Just wanted to wager the risks.
Thanks for the input!
11-02-2016, 12:05 AM
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This may sound dumb but I have on occassion found rental companies sometimes get cars in the wrong place and need them moved. I have on occassion move a car from Vancouver to Calgary pretty much for the cost of 1 day rental. Don't know if that works or makes sense for you to save air fare. If the car works out you get the pleasure of driving it back.
Thanks for the reply!
