CARFAX help on this 2006 R 350 please
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CARFAX help on this 2006 R 350 please
I am zeroing down to 2006 R 350 but I read on the forum that, if carfax says Vehicle is picked up in Auction !! should ring a bell og warning. The one I am looking has following CARFAX entries, can any one of you guide me here please .... this var has 20K miles and asking price is 27,900 it has P1.
01/05/2009 19,250 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pennsylvania
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
02/09/2009 19,639 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Florida
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
01/05/2009 19,250 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pennsylvania
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
02/09/2009 19,639 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Florida
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
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Mine comes off auction. Never had any problem. Ask the dealer for the paint thickness meter. Measure around and you should get an even reading for a car without any repaint. Take VIN to dealer and ask whether it's been refused for service/warranty. Use AutoCheck along with CarFax will give you more info regarding history.
Mine also has P1. You should get it at low 20's.
Mine also has P1. You should get it at low 20's.
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The dealer I bought from got mine from auction. It was a leased vehicle that was turned in. Like I said before go to Mercedes USA and get info from them. And don't forget the warantee is until 50,000 from Mercedes after you register it. Also do like we did and take it to your local Mercedes and have it checked after purchase and anything that is covered will be taken care of. I don't think 27,000 miles is alot if the car is almost 4 years old. jmho
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I am zeroing down to 2006 R 350 but I read on the forum that, if carfax says Vehicle is picked up in Auction !! should ring a bell og warning. The one I am looking has following CARFAX entries, can any one of you guide me here please .... this var has 20K miles and asking price is 27,900 it has P1.
01/05/2009 19,250 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pennsylvania
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
02/09/2009 19,639 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Florida
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
01/05/2009 19,250 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pennsylvania
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
02/09/2009 19,639 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Florida
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
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2011 GL450, '06 R500 traded, '08 ML350 sold
Most used (sorry - pre-owned...) vehicles (CPO or not) sold at the MB dealer lots are purchased at auctions. My local dealer had told me that this way he controls his inventory and makes certain that he has enough of each model at all times. Without the auctions, he would potentially have too many lease returns of let's say C class at one time and not too much else.
I am not sure however if the auction he mentioned is within the MB dealer network or not.
I am not sure however if the auction he mentioned is within the MB dealer network or not.
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Make sure it has all the options you want. Personally, i rather spend a bit more on a car with the options and color I want, rather than just save some money and regret it later.
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It is a normal practice. Sometime Mercedes dealerships sells their NEW Mercedes at auction too. This way they get the first 'pick' of new cars coming from the Mercedes Benz.
Those of you live in Northern VA probably know about a dealership called Select Auto Imports in Alexandria (off Van Dorn St). Most of their Mercedes are brand new with only 10-200 miles but are sold as 'used.' I asked one of their salesmen and that is what he told me.
Those of you live in Northern VA probably know about a dealership called Select Auto Imports in Alexandria (off Van Dorn St). Most of their Mercedes are brand new with only 10-200 miles but are sold as 'used.' I asked one of their salesmen and that is what he told me.
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Dealer know their markets and their customers and most times when they take a trade in that doesn't fit their customers, they send it to auction. Doesn't mean anything at all is wrong with the car.
Actual sales levels of R-class indicate it's a VERY special interest car.
Actual sales levels of R-class indicate it's a VERY special interest car.
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Take your time and get all the options you want NOW, b/c the R and most MB's I've figured out in general are a pain the *** to upgrade, unless your AMG or a C-class. The frustration and time spent searching for the upgrades/shops to do it will be well worth the extra cost and time waiting.