FFXF1

So about two months ago I totaled my 55 AMG. Viewed it as an opportunity to move up to the 63 BS. I'm looking for a high(er) mileage vehicle, not some garage queen - because I'll be doing radical surgery like I did to Gladys.

Anyway - came across these two cars, does anybody have knowledge of them:

VIN: WDBTJ77H88F242377:
http://www.autoblog.com/used-detail-...-Benz-CLK-2008
This car is local to me so I can go see it firsthand, and it's in the USAA buyer's club which means I can get an additional discount - but 8 owners in 8 years - causes me to wonder.
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VIN: WDBTJ77H38F234395
https://www.lemonfree.com/car/Merced...TJ77H38F234395
This car is located in Marietta, GA, and I'm willing to make the trip to check it out, but $49K - and it comes from Florida.

Even though both cars say they have a clean CARFAX - that means absolutely nothing. Beyond visual inspection I'd want to see service records, and I would definitely take her to an Indie shop for a PSI.

Just wondering if anyone has any background knowledge on these?

Thanks guys!

shellx

The first car is my vehicle. PM sent.

COOPERDB

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In the last year I have come across 2 cars

for sale on craigslist that were totaled

then rebuilt and taken to Florida to

receive a clean title

And both had a clean carfax

The sellers admitted this

These were not Black Series but...

It it is not unusual for the BS to

have had 8 owners - look at the carfax

Dealers buy these (owner) - they don't

sell so the dealer sells to another dealer...

My list includes the second car with the

notation "Florida car" - not interested


Shellx's BS is on my good list just not

looking for black (at that price)


Smart move to ask questions here

as the most knowledge for the

CLK63 Black Series is right here

from these forum members


Thank-You
D.B.


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NYC_Z06

On the topic of Carfax, here's a YouTube clip documenting an Aventador that had considerable damage that didn't show up on Carfax. Car was sold to several dealers that were also unaware of damage. And it obviously does not speak well of the dealer that tried to unload it on other dealers.
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fastlife23

Wow surprised that chicago motor cars is still in business

Meeyatch1

I would not worry about these types of cars having several owners either. These are very specialized vehicles. Just like other niche cars like Ferraris and such, many people will buy it just to toy with for a short time, and then sell it for a new toy. So if the service history is solid, and the car checks out, don't worry how many owners it has had. Enjoy a wonderful car.

abcut973

Why is that

sick430

Look at the video

jrcart

Lol, I am friends with Parin, I've bought and sold cars to them but I must admit that video is a smoking gun. I'll have to bust his ***** on it lol.

fastlife23

Watch the video and you'll see why

stewarjm1

Lowlife...stereotypical, used car salesmen. Lesson learned; whether your buying a 1999 Toyota Corolla from ABC Used Cars, or a "virtually brand new" Italian exotic from a supposedly reputable, high end dealer, they're all cut from the same cloth. Wonder how many other customers these bottom feeders have taken for a ride?