GLC 63 BUYBACK/LEMON
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 3
Likes: 1
E46M3, GLC 43 AMG
GLC 63 BUYBACK/LEMON
I’ve identified at least five GLC63’s on autotrader that have a classification of “Branded Tile: Buyback/Lemon”.
Since my wife totaled (fender bender) our GLC43, I was looking to replace it with the V8. Can someone tell me what’s going on...that’s a lot of red flags.
Since my wife totaled (fender bender) our GLC43, I was looking to replace it with the V8. Can someone tell me what’s going on...that’s a lot of red flags.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 4,037
Likes: 1,012
From: Miami, FL
2003 CL 600
Try pulling the history on those specific cars and looking at repair attempts. I'd bet it's due to the crabbing/tire skipping issue, which isn't really an issue but people cry and get the car bought back, and since it will fit the lemon laws in some states, they get branded.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 3
Likes: 1
E46M3, GLC 43 AMG
I had that problem with my GLC43...I didn’t like it but as long as I was assured that it wasn’t defective, I was content. I loved the car. It was my wife who insisted that we pursue a remedy but she crashed the car before the dust settled on that point. She’s been “demoted” to a 2014 E550. Now I want the V8 (all mine). Trouble is I’ve now discovered even more Buybacks on Autotrader. Count ‘em 9! I’m surprised that, that hasn’t sparked more debate here. I am new to the forum however so maybe more research is needed.
One of the posted lemon cars claimed that a problem with the ECU had been solved and that it was still under factory warranty. I need more feedback here...I was expecting more people to chime in.
Nine Lemons out of 43 cars queried for 2018-2019? Where’s the forum on this?
One of the posted lemon cars claimed that a problem with the ECU had been solved and that it was still under factory warranty. I need more feedback here...I was expecting more people to chime in.
Nine Lemons out of 43 cars queried for 2018-2019? Where’s the forum on this?
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 881
Likes: 300
AMG GLC 63s Coupe
I never even thought of looking at a used car in this way. I would buy like that all day long.
Funny story...one day I was walking out of the gym and walked upon a car almost identical to mine. I told the guy I loved his car(I was in my Audi) and he stated that he hated it, as the front tires slid all over the place when he turns in the parking lot.
I didn't really know what to say so I just said..."good luck puss..." and I walked away...
Funny story...one day I was walking out of the gym and walked upon a car almost identical to mine. I told the guy I loved his car(I was in my Audi) and he stated that he hated it, as the front tires slid all over the place when he turns in the parking lot.
I didn't really know what to say so I just said..."good luck puss..." and I walked away...
Member
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 109
Likes: 62
From: SoMD
16-E350Wagon*sold 17-GLC43*sold 2018 GLC43*sold
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 3
Likes: 1
E46M3, GLC 43 AMG
I don’t doubt for a moment that most Buybacks are reaquired for trivial reasons. You can get a sense of that from the reports. BUT, a friend of mine bought a G Wagon (buyback), hedging that the risk was minimal. He got burned and when he tried to sell the car he couldn’t give it away. So he kept it and ultimately spent thousands to fix it (I’ll spare you the details).
My main concern is if there’s a legitimate flaw in the model range that I should be aware of.
My main concern is if there’s a legitimate flaw in the model range that I should be aware of.
Trending Topics
Member
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 109
Likes: 62
From: SoMD
16-E350Wagon*sold 17-GLC43*sold 2018 GLC43*sold
I don’t doubt for a moment that most Buybacks are reaquired for trivial reasons. You can get a sense of that from the reports. BUT, a friend of mine bought a G Wagon (buyback), hedging that the risk was minimal. He got burned and when he tried to sell the car he couldn’t give it away. So he kept it and ultimately spent thousands to fix it (I’ll spare you the details).
My main concern is if there’s a legitimate flaw in the model range that I should be aware of.
My main concern is if there’s a legitimate flaw in the model range that I should be aware of.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 3,360
Likes: 1,529
From: Washington DC
No more MB:(
In my research for a 63 (before I ultimately caved and bought a 43 to "hold me over") I too was coming across A LOT of the same. I was using AutoTempest (FYI - if you haven't tried it, I encourage you to - it aggregates cars.com, autotrader etc. in one place - brilliant) and found specifically one dealer in NJ who had an incredible selection of Mercedes models, to include a few 63's, almost ALL of which were MB "buy backs". The one catch - every single one had documentation and the full explanation of services and reason for the buy back. Overwhelmingly - it sounded like ridiculous things. All things that the dealer was able to identify and resolve but they bought the car back anyway. Seemed like a lot of ornery customers who refused to bothered and stomped their feet. It's a catch 22 for me. On the one hand, I can understand insisting on perfection from a 90k vehicle that claims "The Best or Nothing". On the other, what a bunch of B.S. to go through just to get in a new vehicle. Either way, I would still feel more comfortable in my purchase peace of mind buying a CPO car and sleeping better at night. Despite them still being under warranty, just not the same. That's my .02 and opinion only. I love being able to search CPO stuff on MB direct site. I spend a LOT of free time day dreaming on there...E63's, C63's and GLC63's dancing...
Member
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 109
Likes: 62
From: SoMD
16-E350Wagon*sold 17-GLC43*sold 2018 GLC43*sold
So these vehicles are good enough for the "ornery customers" but not for you. "Ridiculous things" but you don't feel comfortable, so CPO only for you. Higher bar for you right? Since it's other people money and not yours, easy statement to make. Unless we have first hand knowledge, easy to sit on the sidelines and assume what is ridiculous and isn't. Go spend six figures, have reoccurring issues, and then come back and tell us how trivial they are after spending much of your time visiting your dealer.
