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Got a killer deal on a "salvage" loaded 2015 S550 with 25k at auction. 41k cash. Salvage reason is theft as confirmed by Carfax with no damage during the theft reported. No accident history. I have the car parked at home and it checks out with only the auxiliary battery needing replacement. I assume the warranty is void but am wondering if anything could be done since this car was never in an accident.
Might be able to get a 3rd party warranty for around 4-5K. Personally I would just drive it and enjoy it. Get the 2 campaigns done and find a good indy to do any needed work as you go. You will probably be money ahead going without a warranty but that is your call.
Interesting that on the carfax is was stolen in 2016 and looks like someone drove it for about a year. Shudder to think how they treated it. After that it looks like it floated around for a while before ending up at auction. Odd carfax. I would probably get a full service done along with a tranny service just incase it was abused. And a national search indicates that this car is selling for around 49K with a blemish on the title. So 41K was a great deal.
Meaning a tranny fluid flush? The strange thing is the car came with a leather keychain from a Mercedes dealer. Is it possible for someone here to pull service records for it?
Meaning a tranny fluid flush? The strange thing is the car came with a leather keychain from a Mercedes dealer. Is it possible for someone here to pull service records for it?
POST 7 already did this for you above. Essentially no service at an MB dealer based on the VMI.
I recommend just bringing the car to the dealer, have them perform a B-service and the mentioned service campaigns.
This way your car is properly checked over (if case something requires other maintenance/repairs) and has you on a regular service schedule moving forward.
copart, dealer only auction in
Miami, had to use a broker per state law
I ask because that picture looks very familiar. If it is indeed the same car, I came across it when it was posted on autotrader. I even acquired about it because it was local then I found out it was a salvage. I could of swore the dude said it was under body damage.
I assume copart does an inspection and would have noted any underbody damage. I’ll have the car on a lift when I get service done soon. You remember the interior color/details and mileage or other differentiating factors?
I assume copart does an inspection and would have noted any underbody damage. I’ll have the car on a lift when I get service done soon. You remember the interior color/details and mileage or other differentiating factors?
Yeah good idea.
It had black interior and had a non amg sport package bumpers. Mileage was somewhere in the low 20’s. I was only looking at cars that had less than 25k hence the reason I looked into it.
Last edited by OnlyGerman; 11-12-2018 at 08:29 PM.
Here’s a random link with pictures from the auction. Did the seller mention the VIN was scratched off under the windshield and there were some punctures in the rear bumper?
Here’s a random link with pictures from the auction. Did the seller mention the VIN was scratched off under the windshield and there were some punctures in the rear bumper?
yup same car. Nope. There was a number on the ad so I texted him asking basic info and as I was looking further I discovered it was a salvage. At that point i was not interested but then was I asked what happened for it be a salvage.
11-10-2018, 07:10 PM
