Selling my benz......
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Selling my benz......
I'm moving on to a 2005 C6 Corvette, as soon as I part w/S430 I'm gonna list it here 1st...
S430--look down at my sig for all my mods, besides that she has the V710 Mikbox upgrade, and soon to be installed S55 06' amg steering wheel.
She has been very well taken care of all maintence done at local Dealership, and professional instal of SC at Mech-Tech in Escondido Ca.
Any questions:
I'll take 33k considering I've dumped over 30k in mods on this car she looks like a brand new S55 AMG minus the badging.
Almost forgot had the whole car prof. re-painted last year, no-dents or scratches anywhere.
I own it free and clear title is in my name.
She has 115,000 miles as of today, rides shifts as smooth as silk!
Anyway I'll still be hanging around on this forum bugging you guys w/C6
S430--look down at my sig for all my mods, besides that she has the V710 Mikbox upgrade, and soon to be installed S55 06' amg steering wheel.
She has been very well taken care of all maintence done at local Dealership, and professional instal of SC at Mech-Tech in Escondido Ca.
Any questions:
I'll take 33k considering I've dumped over 30k in mods on this car she looks like a brand new S55 AMG minus the badging.
Almost forgot had the whole car prof. re-painted last year, no-dents or scratches anywhere.
I own it free and clear title is in my name.
She has 115,000 miles as of today, rides shifts as smooth as silk!
Anyway I'll still be hanging around on this forum bugging you guys w/C6
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ahhh man dont do it!!!your leavin us for an AMERICAN car??? how can we talk you out of it????dont you remember "We Ride together,We die together...MB Boyz fa life"....What your doing is like Hulk Hogan turning HEEL at BATB and starting the nWo(thats was awesome though)..you cant turn your back on us.....lol
All kidding aside good luck on your new venture and keep in touch with us all.
All kidding aside good luck on your new venture and keep in touch with us all.
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Thanks guys I wouldn't be so gung ho! about it but my buddy who lives in Vegas bought one last month and drove her to SB for a visit last week, and He let me drive it....
2005 black on black Z51 package ,w/navi, keyless go, the works 400hp 400ftlbs torque! @ 3100lbs w/6 speed manual...
All I can say is
:v :v :v :v :v :v :v :v ..I allready talked to A&A Corvette in Oxnard, Ca. about 40 min from me, they have a custom Vortech SC w/tuning exhaust ect..for about $10,000 installed Can you guys say it w/me 500 RWHP!!!!!!!!!!!!That'll destroy the brand new Z06!!!! And just about anything else on the road, I can't wait!!!!!
2005 black on black Z51 package ,w/navi, keyless go, the works 400hp 400ftlbs torque! @ 3100lbs w/6 speed manual...
All I can say is
:v :v :v :v :v :v :v :v ..I allready talked to A&A Corvette in Oxnard, Ca. about 40 min from me, they have a custom Vortech SC w/tuning exhaust ect..for about $10,000 installed Can you guys say it w/me 500 RWHP!!!!!!!!!!!!That'll destroy the brand new Z06!!!! And just about anything else on the road, I can't wait!!!!!
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Originally Posted by newton22
I'd dump the S class for a C6 in a heartbeat.
S class is an awesome car but....Given the choice 1 over the other....Well you know what I think...
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exactly!
Cheap *** plastic interior is the American car designers major flaw compared to European car design....
I'd have a Tahoe or a Surburban if the interior werent so ****ing ugly...and cheap looking....
I love the W220 S class, so i wouldnt have the Vette over it... but we'll see how you feel after owning a Vette for a couple of months
I'd have a Tahoe or a Surburban if the interior werent so ****ing ugly...and cheap looking....
I love the W220 S class, so i wouldnt have the Vette over it... but we'll see how you feel after owning a Vette for a couple of months
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Originally Posted by thericker55
I allready talked to A&A Corvette in Oxnard, Ca. about 40 min from me, they have a custom Vortech SC w/tuning exhaust ect..for about $10,000 installed Can you guys say it w/me 500 RWHP!!!!!!!!!!!!That'll destroy the brand new Z06!!!! And just about anything else on the road, I can't wait!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Dane.se
Cheap *** plastic interior is the American car designers major flaw compared to European car design....
I'd have a Tahoe or a Surburban if the interior werent so ****ing ugly...and cheap looking....
I love the W220 S class, so i wouldnt have the Vette over it... but we'll see how you feel after owning a Vette for a couple of months
I'd have a Tahoe or a Surburban if the interior werent so ****ing ugly...and cheap looking....
I love the W220 S class, so i wouldnt have the Vette over it... but we'll see how you feel after owning a Vette for a couple of months
Outrageous power to weight ratio! flat out cheap modability for more hp, to, and some pretty bad *** EXTIOR STYLING, not to mention Heads up display on windshield, Navi, keyless go, heated seats, xm radio, and a Six speed manual if you so desire..
I will miss the benz but I'm sure she wont be the last I ever buy....
ps..Josh I hear ya on the blower! but Magnuson actually sells the same Mp112 for the new C6 I'm still doing research on which is better in this application I love it!! I have all kinds a choices on mods all @ prices that just make you DROOL!! There just finishing a Twin Turbo application as well that will be available in Dec.:v
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Two completely different cars. If I could afford it, I would keep the S class and buy the C6. The performance of a C6 is amazing. It would take a 360 Modena in a straight line without a lot of problems. The luxury of a S class is unprecedented. Nuff said.
Of course, if I really had money, I would just buy one car with both performance of a C6 and the luxury of a S, the S65 AMG.
Of course, if I really had money, I would just buy one car with both performance of a C6 and the luxury of a S, the S65 AMG.
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I have an idea...keep the 'Benz and take out a low interest (1%) re-fi on the house, pull some of that equity and pay cash for the 'vette!! Then when you want to go play road warrior...take the 'vette. When you want to cruise and relax...take the S class.
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I have an idea...keep the 'Benz and take out a low interest (1%) re-fi on the house, pull some of that equity and pay cash for the 'vette!! Then when you want to go play road warrior...take the 'vette. When you want to cruise and relax...take the S class.
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Two words..."AMERICAN MUSCLE". The SOTP feeling is addicting...
I've test run Andy's Vortech kit on a C5 Z06 and it just hauls azzz, the C6 with the larger displacement will run more wicked!!! I went with the Procharger kit cuz it's a head-turner...the whine is very loud, you'll hear it coming blocks away. If your in no hurry his C6 twin turbo kit will eventually be released early next year, also Chris/Doug at ECS will release their C6 Paxton kit, their producing some stellar #'s on C5 Z06s, I'm using their methanol injection kit and these guys know vette engineering. As for the Maggie, good low end TQ but runs out of breath at the top, added hardware weight tho, I'm not feeling the raised hood.
A blown C6 will no doubt put a beating on a stock C6 Z06, but the Z is still the choice.
BTW: Any interest in buying my C6, I've got $25K in upgrades...I need a new project, the Z would be perfect. :p
I've test run Andy's Vortech kit on a C5 Z06 and it just hauls azzz, the C6 with the larger displacement will run more wicked!!! I went with the Procharger kit cuz it's a head-turner...the whine is very loud, you'll hear it coming blocks away. If your in no hurry his C6 twin turbo kit will eventually be released early next year, also Chris/Doug at ECS will release their C6 Paxton kit, their producing some stellar #'s on C5 Z06s, I'm using their methanol injection kit and these guys know vette engineering. As for the Maggie, good low end TQ but runs out of breath at the top, added hardware weight tho, I'm not feeling the raised hood.
A blown C6 will no doubt put a beating on a stock C6 Z06, but the Z is still the choice.
BTW: Any interest in buying my C6, I've got $25K in upgrades...I need a new project, the Z would be perfect. :p
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Two words..."AMERICAN MUSCLE". The SOTP feeling is addicting...
I've test run Andy's Vortech kit on a C5 Z06 and it just hauls azzz, the C6 with the larger displacement will run more wicked!!! I went with the Procharger kit cuz it's a head-turner...the whine is very loud, you'll hear it coming blocks away. If your in no hurry his C6 twin turbo kit will eventually be released early next year, also Chris/Doug at ECS will release their C6 Paxton kit, their producing some stellar #'s on C5 Z06s, I'm using their methanol injection kit and these guys know vette engineering. As for the Maggie, good low end TQ but runs out of breath at the top, added hardware weight tho, I'm not feeling the raised hood.
A blown C6 will no doubt put a beating on a stock C6 Z06, but the Z is still the choice.
BTW: Any interest in buying my C6, I've got $25K in upgrades...I need a new project, the Z would be perfect. :p
I've test run Andy's Vortech kit on a C5 Z06 and it just hauls azzz, the C6 with the larger displacement will run more wicked!!! I went with the Procharger kit cuz it's a head-turner...the whine is very loud, you'll hear it coming blocks away. If your in no hurry his C6 twin turbo kit will eventually be released early next year, also Chris/Doug at ECS will release their C6 Paxton kit, their producing some stellar #'s on C5 Z06s, I'm using their methanol injection kit and these guys know vette engineering. As for the Maggie, good low end TQ but runs out of breath at the top, added hardware weight tho, I'm not feeling the raised hood.
A blown C6 will no doubt put a beating on a stock C6 Z06, but the Z is still the choice.
BTW: Any interest in buying my C6, I've got $25K in upgrades...I need a new project, the Z would be perfect. :p
Also your right about the Maggie she's pretty to look at but a DOG up top I did some more research on that topic tonight, Finally I understand
Just for ****s and giggles what would you take for her? and what RWHP did you end up achieving w/those 25k in mods?
I joined Corvetteforum.com lotta nice informative bunch over there..
I would just finance the new Vette and keep the S but she's out of warranty and I'm literally sick of the high maintence on this German gal
I'll sell her and make up the difference in cash and buy my C6 out right...
I still have my 69 Bronco, & 2001 Ford crew cab 4x4 w/Skyjacker 8" lift ect..
and my boat, so can't have everything
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Two words..."AMERICAN MUSCLE". The SOTP feeling is addicting...
I've test run Andy's Vortech kit on a C5 Z06 and it just hauls azzz, the C6 with the larger displacement will run more wicked!!! I went with the Procharger kit cuz it's a head-turner...the whine is very loud, you'll hear it coming blocks away. If your in no hurry his C6 twin turbo kit will eventually be released early next year, also Chris/Doug at ECS will release their C6 Paxton kit, their producing some stellar #'s on C5 Z06s, I'm using their methanol injection kit and these guys know vette engineering. As for the Maggie, good low end TQ but runs out of breath at the top, added hardware weight tho, I'm not feeling the raised hood.
A blown C6 will no doubt put a beating on a stock C6 Z06, but the Z is still the choice.
BTW: Any interest in buying my C6, I've got $25K in upgrades...I need a new project, the Z would be perfect. :p
I've test run Andy's Vortech kit on a C5 Z06 and it just hauls azzz, the C6 with the larger displacement will run more wicked!!! I went with the Procharger kit cuz it's a head-turner...the whine is very loud, you'll hear it coming blocks away. If your in no hurry his C6 twin turbo kit will eventually be released early next year, also Chris/Doug at ECS will release their C6 Paxton kit, their producing some stellar #'s on C5 Z06s, I'm using their methanol injection kit and these guys know vette engineering. As for the Maggie, good low end TQ but runs out of breath at the top, added hardware weight tho, I'm not feeling the raised hood.
A blown C6 will no doubt put a beating on a stock C6 Z06, but the Z is still the choice.
BTW: Any interest in buying my C6, I've got $25K in upgrades...I need a new project, the Z would be perfect. :p
Last thing on tuning I heard from Andy @ A&A that for safety on the low end of the C6 it's a good idea to keep the RWHP to 550 or else Kaboom w/out bottom end work...
I sincerely think that 550 RWHP would be all I could handle or want anyway
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Originally Posted by thericker55
I down loaded the video on that Pro charged C650!! Oh my freakin' god!!!that Dyno run, the sound that Demon put out gave me chills!! I loved it!!
Last thing on tuning I heard from Andy @ A&A that for safety on the low end of the C6 it's a good idea to keep the RWHP to 550 or else Kaboom w/out bottom end work...
I sincerely think that 550 RWHP would be all I could handle or want anyway
Last thing on tuning I heard from Andy @ A&A that for safety on the low end of the C6 it's a good idea to keep the RWHP to 550 or else Kaboom w/out bottom end work...
I sincerely think that 550 RWHP would be all I could handle or want anyway
500-550rwhp is plenty enough to spin the tires at any given time, when I'm cruising third gear on the freeway and stomp the loud pedal, the tires will break traction momentarily before hooking up...it's frightening, but also something to brag about, I keep forgetting these cars are only 3200lbs.
If your in the valley area, Los Angeles Performance Division (LAPD) is another worthy Corvette shop that you may want to checkout.
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Woo, that's a lot of miles. I know you spent quite a bit on your mods, but good luck trying to recoupe most of it.
The C5 is a great car, considering one myself, but the '05s have a lot of problems. I'd spend an extra 5-8k and get the '06.
The C5 is a great car, considering one myself, but the '05s have a lot of problems. I'd spend an extra 5-8k and get the '06.
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Originally Posted by SportyS
Woo, that's a lot of miles. I know you spent quite a bit on your mods, but good luck trying to recoupe most of it.
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I don't know what your talking about "Trying to recoupe most of my mod money
"If you look at Autotrader.com or anywhere else a similar year and model S430 w/same mileage and Absolutely no mods and 100% wear and tear on the paint/body is selling for $25,000-28,000 I don't think I'm being at all unrealistic in asking for $33,000 or more.
Mine is dent/scratch free freshly painted brand new SC w/warranty + other 2006 mods + after mmarket wheel & tire combo =$30,000 +++ in upgrades..
Trust me I'll get my price, if not I'll just keep it till the wheels fall off
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-----Mod list-----
2006 complete new OEM side mirrors $850
2006 OEM Bi-xenons $1800
2006 OEM tail lights $400
2006 AMG OEM steering wheel $150 Ebay what a deal!
2006 OEM AMG cat back exhaust $2100
2006 OEM AMG front bumper $1200
2006 OEM hood/grill $1200
The labor & paint for install of 06' hood & front bumper $1500
HPS gen II SC w/install $10,000
MechTech ct delete/racing cat $1500
Prof repainted entire car $8000
20" Lowenhart wheels/tires $2000
V-60 upgraded ph/system from dealer then swaped to MikBox w/V710 $3300
Perf Prod wood **** knob $130
Perf Prod floor mats $100
Perf Prod door sills $130
Perf Prod car cover $200
---------Totals for UPGRADES--------
$32,760.00 Pretty crazy but LOVED Every minute of it!
With all that I think asking $33,000.00 Is quite reasonable
2006 complete new OEM side mirrors $850
2006 OEM Bi-xenons $1800
2006 OEM tail lights $400
2006 AMG OEM steering wheel $150 Ebay what a deal!
2006 OEM AMG cat back exhaust $2100
2006 OEM AMG front bumper $1200
2006 OEM hood/grill $1200
The labor & paint for install of 06' hood & front bumper $1500
HPS gen II SC w/install $10,000
MechTech ct delete/racing cat $1500
Prof repainted entire car $8000
20" Lowenhart wheels/tires $2000
V-60 upgraded ph/system from dealer then swaped to MikBox w/V710 $3300
Perf Prod wood **** knob $130
Perf Prod floor mats $100
Perf Prod door sills $130
Perf Prod car cover $200
---------Totals for UPGRADES--------
$32,760.00 Pretty crazy
but LOVED Every minute of it!With all that I think asking $33,000.00 Is quite reasonable
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Not to be a downer, but the only way you will get more than the "average" asking price, is to sell it to someone who knows what the aftermarket mods would cost and wants the exact stuff you've got on there.
Average Joe's, like me, wouldn't see the value in the mods, therefore, shy away from it at that price.
That's not to say that you will find a buyer...you'll just have to find the right one.
Average Joe's, like me, wouldn't see the value in the mods, therefore, shy away from it at that price.
That's not to say that you will find a buyer...you'll just have to find the right one.
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Originally Posted by PHXATC
Not to be a downer, but the only way you will get more than the "average" asking price, is to sell it to someone who knows what the aftermarket mods would cost and wants the exact stuff you've got on there.
Average Joe's, like me, wouldn't see the value in the mods, therefore, shy away from it at that price.
Average Joe's, like me, wouldn't see the value in the mods, therefore, shy away from it at that price.
Sorry you sound like a skin flint.You see that's where your wrong the Average buyer will apreciate what I've done.
I could see your point w/crazy stereo wheel/tire combos after market body kits, tvs non- oem exterior color paint ect...
Mine doesn't have that, I may even part out the Lowenhart wheels and put on stock S55 wheels to reach more purists.
Most my mods are 100% OEM COSMETIC making it look exactly like a brand new nicely optioned 2006 S55 AMG.
Not to mention the extra 100 rwhp
I'm patient and will find a buyer.
I don't need the money, just looking to move on to the next project
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I think you missed my point. You will sell it, probably close to your price, to the right buyer who knows what mods you've put on and can appreciate them. The average schmuck doesn't know the value of the mods, nor could care less really. You've got to find the right, knowledgable person to purchase your automobile.
Most people would compare it at face value to a stock 2001 S class which would be priced lower, then look at yours (probably without even seeing the mod list) and see it priced higher. They would skip yours and look at the others. Then there's a high performance enthusiast who likes MBs...s/he will see your mods and that would probably attract him to your car versus the others.
I'm not slamming on you, just pointing out that the majority of folks shopping for a car will pass on your car, based on pricing and the extras. Personally, I like the extras you've included as I think you've dressed up the car quite well.
Good luck.
Most people would compare it at face value to a stock 2001 S class which would be priced lower, then look at yours (probably without even seeing the mod list) and see it priced higher. They would skip yours and look at the others. Then there's a high performance enthusiast who likes MBs...s/he will see your mods and that would probably attract him to your car versus the others.
I'm not slamming on you, just pointing out that the majority of folks shopping for a car will pass on your car, based on pricing and the extras. Personally, I like the extras you've included as I think you've dressed up the car quite well.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by PHXATC
I think you missed my point. You will sell it, probably close to your price, to the right buyer who knows what mods you've put on and can appreciate them. The average schmuck doesn't know the value of the mods, nor could care less really. You've got to find the right, knowledgable person to purchase your automobile.
Most people would compare it at face value to a stock 2001 S class which would be priced lower, then look at yours (probably without even seeing the mod list) and see it priced higher. They would skip yours and look at the others. Then there's a high performance enthusiast who likes MBs...s/he will see your mods and that would probably attract him to your car versus the others.
I'm not slamming on you, just pointing out that the majority of folks shopping for a car will pass on your car, based on pricing and the extras. Personally, I like the extras you've included as I think you've dressed up the car quite well.
Good luck.
Most people would compare it at face value to a stock 2001 S class which would be priced lower, then look at yours (probably without even seeing the mod list) and see it priced higher. They would skip yours and look at the others. Then there's a high performance enthusiast who likes MBs...s/he will see your mods and that would probably attract him to your car versus the others.
I'm not slamming on you, just pointing out that the majority of folks shopping for a car will pass on your car, based on pricing and the extras. Personally, I like the extras you've included as I think you've dressed up the car quite well.
Good luck.
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I think the asking price is fair. If I was looking at that year model...yours would stand tall above the rest as a great deal...all things considered. Your buyer is out there. Try putting it in Hemmings...you might pull higher end buyers. Good luck.
