alyrazaminhas

austintipton

I've put $4k into my 2011 C63 in the past eight months. Nothing major, just routine stuff failing. I love the car, so no issues fixing it. Those were indy prices too!

alyrazaminhas

Ludedude

austintipton

Yeah. The price of these two doesn't matter. Get the one you want, as long as you have a few thousand a year for maintenance and $500 for rear tires every 6,000 miles.

The car is just awesome and worth it, but you'll have to love it too keep it running.

America

Buying from a dealer is a bigger gamble because they usually don't have any service records. Doesn't mean it's a bad car, but you will have less reference to start with. I'm a guy that buys a used car almost every year and from my experience, it's best to buy from a private owner that's a enthusiast and loves his car. You will know who that is when you call or meet them. They know the car inside and out. They can articulate what's done to the car in great detail or have a stack of paperwork from service or receipts. The 2 cars you listed looks good, just get a PPI form a indy that works on C63s. Google the vin on the web and see if it will show the old owner. If so, try to contact them and get their insight on the car if they are willing. If everything checks out, then I wouldn't worry about the miles. I've bought a C5 Vette once with over 200k miles and was the cleanest car I've seen plus owner had a stack of service records from the dealer.

Adi-Benz

Also, they both are affected by headbolt issues, which costs around $4000 give or take.

If they haven't been changed, it will come time to change them.

gmore

Neither show any major repairs done(top end) and the $16k model showing 'side impact/towed'. Given the mileage and year, unless you can, and are willing to work on the car yourself (replace headbolts and possibly cams, adjuster, lifters if needed), or can get some amazing warranty to cover those issues for the time you owm it - I'd save up a bit more and get a 2011(confirned newer HBs) with less miles for a few thousand more...don't think $25k for one is out of reach.

rexiferp

Save your money buy one that has less miles you won't regret waiting

jptaylor

not a flame but this still kills me....i know that not everyone is willing to undertake it but its NOT that hard of a job and can be done for around $600 INCLUDING buying the specialty tools

hachiroku

the work involved is for a seasoned/advanced mechanic. you forget some people aren't mechanically inclined and things that are simple solutions for us will stump people who don't work on cars regularly. the simplest thing like what is the proper tool to use for a small space or even if that tool exists.

SactownP31

I personally stay away from old cars or cars with high mileage. In this case its both. Old cars have a lot of petty shyt that can go wrong but its still expensive to fix. High mileage means more wear and tear on drivetrain. Either way save some money for repairs.

hachiroku

Mercedes aren't BMW's....any "maintained" Mercedes of newer generation will be VERY reliable by European car standards of the same mileage.

The M156 is an amazing engine in whole...but does have its small faults. Honestly would swap an M156 into anything I drive if it was legal.

NotABaller

M156 swap? Might as well swap your wallet into the engine bay and fuel it with straight cash.

Adi-Benz

Headbolts are a pretty in depth job as stated above. Just saying, because not everyone is capable. If they're not, it's an even bigger factor in purchase.

AMG3.2

Buy mine. I'm negotiable

SuperFastYo

Don't talk this guy out of higher mileage cars (commuting is a b*tch). I'm toying around with selling mine soon and you guys are screwing it up!

Ludedude

Nothing wrong with a high mileage car, but if someone is trying to buy one because it's cheap they need to know that the price of entry is only the beginning with these cars. It's not like buying a $20k Accord.