Looking to buy - How to be sure it's really AMG?
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Looking to buy - How to be sure it's really AMG?
What are the best method(s) to determine for sure that a car is not a poser?
Certainly people can go pretty far in this - probably replacing steering wheel, instrument panels, wheel, body parts, engine covers, etc...
Is there anything that can't be faked very well, or is having an MB Dealer run a VIN the only real way to be certain (if that's even an option?)?
Thanks.
Certainly people can go pretty far in this - probably replacing steering wheel, instrument panels, wheel, body parts, engine covers, etc...
Is there anything that can't be faked very well, or is having an MB Dealer run a VIN the only real way to be certain (if that's even an option?)?
Thanks.
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W209 2003 CLK55 Coupe
As I understand it, the 2003 model year (W209 chassis) was the first year for the engine builder's plaque. Also, the 2003 Cabriolet used the W208 body and chassis.
Therefore, W208's would not have the badge.
Does this mean the 2003 cab's would or would not not have the plaque?
There are those far more knowledgeable than I, so please chime in and help us out.
If you are contemplating the purchase of a W209, (2003 and on) you will find the AMG plaque on top of the engine.
Therefore, W208's would not have the badge.
Does this mean the 2003 cab's would or would not not have the plaque?
There are those far more knowledgeable than I, so please chime in and help us out.
If you are contemplating the purchase of a W209, (2003 and on) you will find the AMG plaque on top of the engine.
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What are the best method(s) to determine for sure that a car is not a poser?
Certainly people can go pretty far in this - probably replacing steering wheel, instrument panels, wheel, body parts, engine covers, etc...
Is there anything that can't be faked very well, or is having an MB Dealer run a VIN the only real way to be certain (if that's even an option?)?
Thanks.
Certainly people can go pretty far in this - probably replacing steering wheel, instrument panels, wheel, body parts, engine covers, etc...
Is there anything that can't be faked very well, or is having an MB Dealer run a VIN the only real way to be certain (if that's even an option?)?
Thanks.
Are the sixth and seventh digits of all W208 55 coupes a seventy-four?
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Doesn't it say on the pink sleep the VIN number and the year and model of the car..
I don't think people can get away with just making it look like an AMG...the amg emblem is pretty much everywhere..even on the control arms I think, also the stabilizer bar, it's not just debadging it and changing the engine cover...if someone is gonna do all that just to sell it as a amg then I don't know what their profit is...but i'm not sure maybe it's easier than I think...
I don't think people can get away with just making it look like an AMG...the amg emblem is pretty much everywhere..even on the control arms I think, also the stabilizer bar, it's not just debadging it and changing the engine cover...if someone is gonna do all that just to sell it as a amg then I don't know what their profit is...but i'm not sure maybe it's easier than I think...
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