Would you buy this car?
04-30-2009, 10:20 PM
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Would you buy this car?
Hi Everyone,
I drove this W209 2005 CLK500 (link to vehicle on dealer's site), fell in love, and (unfortunately) started asking questions.
The car was a leased vehicle, and the dealer that the car was returned to went under. The bank that took possession didn't grab the owner's manual/service log for the car. Our local MB dealer was able to give me the VMI file's information and all was good, but there is something spooky about not having evidence of oil changes, etc.
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.
- Justin
I drove this W209 2005 CLK500 (link to vehicle on dealer's site), fell in love, and (unfortunately) started asking questions.
The car was a leased vehicle, and the dealer that the car was returned to went under. The bank that took possession didn't grab the owner's manual/service log for the car. Our local MB dealer was able to give me the VMI file's information and all was good, but there is something spooky about not having evidence of oil changes, etc.
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.
- Justin
04-30-2009, 10:22 PM
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05 crossfire w/SL55 drivetrain installed by Rudy Compart Intake/Needswings best et-10.76 @ 129
car fax will tell every time it went to dealer for service of whatever jim
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05-01-2009, 01:59 AM
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The oil changed info is not good evidence to based on some cars. Mine cars (Slk 230, Clk 430, CL 55 and CLK 500 cabriolet) for example, have never been to the dealer for an oil changes because I do it all myself at every 5K miles with synthetic oil only.
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^what he said. I would just go get it checked by a mechanic and have them do an inspection before committing to the car.
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05-01-2009, 09:54 AM
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[QUOTE=gottarex;3499230]^what he said. I would just go get it checked by a mechanic and have them do an inspection before committing to the car.[/QUOTE]
Thats the only way
nice car thou.
Andy
Thats the only way
nice car thou.Andy
