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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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Looks Like a Great Deal

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Update: I ended up not proceeding with the one in Charlotte. Just closed a deal on one in Houston, TX. Car has gone 5275 miles, mint condition, and PPI inspection came back fine. Car price was $65K. The owner was a car collector so the car has never been tracked. Not sure I like the carbon fiber front grille (may swap with the CLK grille I have on my C55) and front splitter. The car's springs were also set to the “low ride height level”. I am going to fly up there this Friday. Is there anything special I should look at when inspecting the vehicle? Thanks.

The car is below:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...59386066&Log=0
Congrats on the purchase at a great price. Agree with you on the grill and splitter...bit overdone and I'd constantly worry out gouging the splitter everytime I pulled into a parking lot. As far as anything special...maint records and since you already had a PPI, enjoy your drive home!
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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2nd that. Great deal. GL.
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Thanks guys for your feedback! The drive from Texas to Virginia should prove to be interesting I must say!
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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If that's the Renntech front splitter, it's actually a really nice $2500 piece that is functional and has underneath ducting that is supposed to flow to the brakes. Congrats on the purchase!
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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Hi mate PM if you would like to dispose of that front splitter ok?
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 03:41 AM
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Maverick1975, will do. Checking out the pictures from their website, I noted that the car also has carbon fiber on the side mirrors and steering wheel. Based on some of the pictures, the car is so low right now that I'm actually a little hesitant driving it without getting the ride height put back to stock configuration. Is this just a matter of putting the car up on the lift and adjusting the springs back to stock configuration? I was planning on asking them do it once I got there. Thanks.

http://www.teamautoplex.com/2008-Mer...-77057/4764280
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by souljas_1
Maverick1975, will do. Checking out the pictures from their website, I noted that the car also has carbon fiber on the side mirrors and steering wheel. Based on some of the pictures, the car is so low right now that I'm actually a little hesitant driving it without getting the ride height put back to stock configuration. Is this just a matter of putting the car up on the lift and adjusting the springs back to stock configuration? I was planning on asking them do it once I got there. Thanks.

http://www.teamautoplex.com/2008-Mer...-77057/4764280
Nice car.. I like the extra goodies that are on your car. Im sure you will have no prob selling them.. It looks good low. My black was slammed and had no issues getting in and out of places.. Just have to know how to drive her..
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 03:50 AM
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looking good, congrats again on the purchase! enjoy it in good health!
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Ditto, that looks like a great deal given the mileage. I thought about trucking mine from Dallas to Atlanta, but I drove it home instead and smiled almost every mile.

PS - Enjoy those "UPGRADED COMPOSITE BRAKES"
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Thanks guys. I had a wonderful time driving it back! Finally took some photos. I ended up swapping the grilles to get the Black back to its original setup. Like it much better! Enjoy!

https://picasaweb.google.com/1141472...u24tzIsa_GowE#

Also, there is a minor chip in the rear diffuser that was there prior to purchase (see pictures). It is slightly noticeable during the day time. Any recommendations on getting it addressed? Thanks.
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