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Old Apr 15, 2026 | 05:28 PM
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Retired educator. Always wanted a convertible. My wife and I just bought a pre-owned 2018 C300 Cabriolet. 42k miles. It’s previous two homes were Florida and Arizona per CarFax. It will now remain with us in Michigan (used seasonally May-October). As close to new condition as one could be inside and out. Just love it!

Did a paint correction, heavy buff, and Advanced Ceramic coat treatment to the exterior. Interior detail and advanced multi-surface UV coating and protection (including soft top). It’s runs great and has a nearly enthusiast level maintenance history up to now. However, I am still taking it in to get a deeper mechanical reset done to it due to its age (Transmission service, Coolant & rear differential fluids, new plugs & belts, and some key items inspected). Just getting her as close to new again as possible.

Anyway, here’s our new ride:










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Old Apr 15, 2026 | 05:44 PM
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She's beautiful! And will appreciate a 'spa' day at the dealer. You could probably wait on the transmission and plugs considering the mileage, but appreciate your wanting to get your new love perfect. Now, go trade in the suv for a GLC or GLE!
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Old Apr 16, 2026 | 07:11 AM
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Awesome ride! I would have to agree w/smiles201, but to have a piece of mind for staying ahead is equally a plus. Keep up the great work...Welcome and congrats
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Personalized plate literally arrived in the mail today from the SoS. Will put it on tomorrow. It’ll be a perfect addition to the car, and summer cruising in N. Michigan.
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I hear you. I debated on those two…. Based on mileage I would not typically do them. But with it being 8 years old, and not driven too much, I was thinking just resetting it across the board. Just me in my honeymoon stage with the car. lol

Now don’t get me wrong, a GLC and GLE are nice. However, I do LOVE my Lincoln Aviator. Try not to hate me too much for it. It’s a darn fine set of wheels itself.
Now if I could transplant the Aviator’s 400HP into my Cabriolet, O’boy would I have some fun…and get into trouble.
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Hi and welcome aboard! Thanks for sharing the pics of your fleet. The cab looks beautiful. All the best with it
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