Picking up a 2014 CLA45 - A Question Before Purchase
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Picking up a 2014 CLA45 - A Question Before Purchase
Hi there,
I'm looking at purchasing a CLA45 from a used car dealership. I was wondering if you guys could tell me why Mercedes would pass up on the vehicle and sell it to a used car lot. It's a lease return, highly optioned with no accidents and 52,000km.
I called Mercedes and they said that the maintenance is up to date and it requires a Service A in a couple months, but won't divulge any other details due to their policy. They also don't do PPI for vehicles any longer. When I test drove it, it also would not let me race start, so I believe it has been taken for a few joy rides recently, but the dealer denies that.
So I'm just wondering what the reason is that Mercedes would pass up a vehicle like this.. Is it too old for them to make it a Certified Pre-Owned? Or is there another reason they would pass up on it?
Thanks in advance!
I'm looking at purchasing a CLA45 from a used car dealership. I was wondering if you guys could tell me why Mercedes would pass up on the vehicle and sell it to a used car lot. It's a lease return, highly optioned with no accidents and 52,000km.
I called Mercedes and they said that the maintenance is up to date and it requires a Service A in a couple months, but won't divulge any other details due to their policy. They also don't do PPI for vehicles any longer. When I test drove it, it also would not let me race start, so I believe it has been taken for a few joy rides recently, but the dealer denies that.
So I'm just wondering what the reason is that Mercedes would pass up a vehicle like this.. Is it too old for them to make it a Certified Pre-Owned? Or is there another reason they would pass up on it?
Thanks in advance!
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Well it could be the color? Options or lack of. Maybe it sat too long? Maybe it was a Buy Back or Lemon car? Maybe it was hit? Maybe MB just could not sell it? Maybe it was just traded in on something the owner liked more? How is the condition? Is it beat up inside and out?
Who knows really! Get a PPI before buying. The dealer or shop will tell you what is wrong if there is any. Get a carfax report. If the dealer wont let you get a PPI then they are hiding something and you should run.
Who knows really! Get a PPI before buying. The dealer or shop will tell you what is wrong if there is any. Get a carfax report. If the dealer wont let you get a PPI then they are hiding something and you should run.
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Well it could be the color? Options or lack of. Maybe it sat too long? Maybe it was a Buy Back or Lemon car? Maybe it was hit? Maybe MB just could not sell it? Maybe it was just traded in on something the owner liked more? How is the condition? Is it beat up inside and out?
Who knows really! Get a PPI before buying. The dealer or shop will tell you what is wrong if there is any. Get a carfax report. If the dealer wont let you get a PPI then they are hiding something and you should run.
Who knows really! Get a PPI before buying. The dealer or shop will tell you what is wrong if there is any. Get a carfax report. If the dealer wont let you get a PPI then they are hiding something and you should run.
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you do know there is NO KEYLESS GO on 2014, right?
i wouldnt buy a car without it. i hooked my keys in my jean. no need to press remote to open doors or use key to start the engine.
i wouldnt buy a car without it. i hooked my keys in my jean. no need to press remote to open doors or use key to start the engine.
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