What to look out for on 2011 C63 AMG
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was 1999 C230K then 2003 C32 AMG NOW 2016 AMG GLE63
Ok, I guess if I ask questions on the internet, I'm in for the answers.
What it sounds like you guys are telling me is that if anyone has ever had any issues with a car it is forever tainted and nobody should buy it? I get it, and I have a coworker that is that way, if a car has a door ding, he will obsess over it till it drives him nuts. I am not trying to argue the point any more than I am talking myself into buying this, but I would like to know the reasoning behind your advice, please.
I know that I tend to "think out loud" in these sorts of situations, so right now, we have a car with flaws, for sale. What I am interested in is the exact point where the flaws go from correctable to a deal breaker. $24k is obviously too much for this, but what about if it was $20k? Maybe $15k or less? At what point does it become worth it to deal with the issues?
What it sounds like you guys are telling me is that if anyone has ever had any issues with a car it is forever tainted and nobody should buy it? I get it, and I have a coworker that is that way, if a car has a door ding, he will obsess over it till it drives him nuts. I am not trying to argue the point any more than I am talking myself into buying this, but I would like to know the reasoning behind your advice, please.
I know that I tend to "think out loud" in these sorts of situations, so right now, we have a car with flaws, for sale. What I am interested in is the exact point where the flaws go from correctable to a deal breaker. $24k is obviously too much for this, but what about if it was $20k? Maybe $15k or less? At what point does it become worth it to deal with the issues?
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I wouldn't say no salt damage - it's likely there's salt water in that car considering it jumped from FL to TX.
And, with frame damage and whatnot, that's a hard no. I'd rather get a great condition c350 or c300.
And, with frame damage and whatnot, that's a hard no. I'd rather get a great condition c350 or c300.
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If any of those things are an issue, a PPI will tell you which is why I suggested you spend the $300 on one before risking getting into a POS.
I think I see why you like it... it's a good looking car, no doubt.
But, the best advice you got is to look at a Facelift version -- as was said, they are about the most bulletproof AMG ever rolled off the line. You want insurance against costly failures? Buy this one and pay the $10,000 now instead of being surprised by it later. https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...501_isFeatured
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Ok, I guess if I ask questions on the internet, I'm in for the answers.
What it sounds like you guys are telling me is that if anyone has ever had any issues with a car it is forever tainted and nobody should buy it? I get it, and I have a coworker that is that way, if a car has a door ding, he will obsess over it till it drives him nuts. I am not trying to argue the point any more than I am talking myself into buying this, but I would like to know the reasoning behind your advice, please.
I know that I tend to "think out loud" in these sorts of situations, so right now, we have a car with flaws, for sale. What I am interested in is the exact point where the flaws go from correctable to a deal breaker. $24k is obviously too much for this, but what about if it was $20k? Maybe $15k or less? At what point does it become worth it to deal with the issues?
What it sounds like you guys are telling me is that if anyone has ever had any issues with a car it is forever tainted and nobody should buy it? I get it, and I have a coworker that is that way, if a car has a door ding, he will obsess over it till it drives him nuts. I am not trying to argue the point any more than I am talking myself into buying this, but I would like to know the reasoning behind your advice, please.
I know that I tend to "think out loud" in these sorts of situations, so right now, we have a car with flaws, for sale. What I am interested in is the exact point where the flaws go from correctable to a deal breaker. $24k is obviously too much for this, but what about if it was $20k? Maybe $15k or less? At what point does it become worth it to deal with the issues?
i don’t know how else to explain it, structural damage should be a deal breaker. If that isn’t , then where do you draw your line? Flood damage?
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Ok, so since this car has been in an accident that means nobody should buy it, ever. got it. In a practical sense I doubt that I could talk this dealer down enough to make a deal, even with the issues it has as bargaining chips, so the point is moot.
But I still wonder what the threshold of issues vs value might have been. I found a guy on YouTube that claimed to have gotten a 2009? C63 for about 1/3 of the asking price for this one, then he proceeded to fix it up including having bad bodywork corrected. I think he ended up spending the extra $10k, but is still into it for less than the value.
But I still wonder what the threshold of issues vs value might have been. I found a guy on YouTube that claimed to have gotten a 2009? C63 for about 1/3 of the asking price for this one, then he proceeded to fix it up including having bad bodywork corrected. I think he ended up spending the extra $10k, but is still into it for less than the value.
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Ok, so since this car has been in an accident that means nobody should buy it, ever. got it. In a practical sense I doubt that I could talk this dealer down enough to make a deal, even with the issues it has as bargaining chips, so the point is moot.
But I still wonder what the threshold of issues vs value might have been. I found a guy on YouTube that claimed to have gotten a 2009? C63 for about 1/3 of the asking price for this one, then he proceeded to fix it up including having bad bodywork corrected. I think he ended up spending the extra $10k, but is still into it for less than the value.
But I still wonder what the threshold of issues vs value might have been. I found a guy on YouTube that claimed to have gotten a 2009? C63 for about 1/3 of the asking price for this one, then he proceeded to fix it up including having bad bodywork corrected. I think he ended up spending the extra $10k, but is still into it for less than the value.
Generally cars in this condition are bought by either dumbasses or people with extensive mechanical experience
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Yeah, that dude, he's legit....lol.
The reason I bought him up is that he bought a car for a good price EXPECTING to correct flaws. I am not above taking advantage of a good deal, knowing ahead of time that I will have to fix things. THIS car isn't that deal, but it is on the scale.
Oh, and blkrokt, I am truly sorry for your anguish. I was legitimately trying to learn something, and I apologize most sincerely that you got caught in the C32 AMG, I mean Crossfire...
The reason I bought him up is that he bought a car for a good price EXPECTING to correct flaws. I am not above taking advantage of a good deal, knowing ahead of time that I will have to fix things. THIS car isn't that deal, but it is on the scale.
Oh, and blkrokt, I am truly sorry for your anguish. I was legitimately trying to learn something, and I apologize most sincerely that you got caught in the C32 AMG, I mean Crossfire...
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