Mercedes Purchase Question????
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Mercedes Purchase Question????
Hey guys, Posted this in the C43 section also.
I used to float around here a bit. Wrapped my 00' C230Komp around a couple parked cars and a tree last December. Not a snow friendly auto!!!
Anyways, just came across a 98' C43 silver with 53,000. The car took in a good amount of water crusing through a floaded street is what I've been told. This happened two years ago. The same dealer who is selling it did the repairs back then. I was told the water caused two of the rods to become bent within the block. They were replaced in house at the dealer and the car has been ran for the last two years without probs. Not sure but the car most likely has a flood title. What else might this damage and what could come about with this happening???
I may be able to pick it up for $15,000. Any imput on what I may be getting myself into. Car is in amazing shape.....Thanks a million
Other option would be a 99' SLK230 Sport/AMG package w/46,800 at $17,000. Minter than Mint.
I used to float around here a bit. Wrapped my 00' C230Komp around a couple parked cars and a tree last December. Not a snow friendly auto!!!
Anyways, just came across a 98' C43 silver with 53,000. The car took in a good amount of water crusing through a floaded street is what I've been told. This happened two years ago. The same dealer who is selling it did the repairs back then. I was told the water caused two of the rods to become bent within the block. They were replaced in house at the dealer and the car has been ran for the last two years without probs. Not sure but the car most likely has a flood title. What else might this damage and what could come about with this happening???
I may be able to pick it up for $15,000. Any imput on what I may be getting myself into. Car is in amazing shape.....Thanks a million
Other option would be a 99' SLK230 Sport/AMG package w/46,800 at $17,000. Minter than Mint.
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This is from a mb tech mechanic. Do not ever get a car with significant water damages. The water damages seems severe enough to have caused rods to bend. It very well could have caused damages to the electrical and computer problems. The last thing you want to fix and worry about on a mercedes is the electrical and computer problems. There is enough work as it is. It's not worth the headache, imo. Pay a little more and have a piece of mind. Get a pre-owned certified car or from a friend whom you know takes care of their vehicles. My 2 cents.
