Mike5215

Any salvage car is a risk, but when you're talking about big risk, big reward, that's the definition of a $5000 S63. And the car you bought also has a warning on the dash. (I'm not sure that's a fault on the S63. They may have just put the key in the Acc position to show the dash lights up.)

Personally I wouldn't touch either one of them, but if I was going to go that route I'd want something amazing when I came out the other side.

The discussion is moot anyway, you got what you got. Isn't the key coming this afternoon?

1bad540

stop breaking the guys *****, he bought a project to take a shot maybe it works out. Im eagerly awaiting. Its not my cup of tea but I appreciate the enthusiasm.

DaveW68

Good idea to keep living in denial. This thread is likely to get even more amusing as it keeps going. And many of us like to be humored.

nycphotography

It's OK, if you acted on your own advice and got out of the market at the absolute bottom, you stand to lose a lot more than he does on this car.

DaveW68

Are you talking about the stock market? That has a LONGGGG way to fall, and that's still coming.

DaveW68

There's something very fishy about this. The picture of the speedo in that car is not from an S63. Perhaps it's an AMG bodied S550 with poser badges? Or maybe the speedo was reprogrammed to purposely hide the mileage? Let the deceptive sale begin....

Mike5215

If anyone is timing the market and wants to know when the absolute bottom is, just wait until I sell. That's historically the true bottom.

The thread has evolved into three camps. The Naysayers, the Cheerleaders, and the Easily Amused. Of course it's easy to cheer when it's not your money. Any outcome will be entertaining for you. I'd like to see the Cheerleaders put their money where their mouths are, so to speak. There's a GoFundMe account. Donate $50 or $100 if you really believe in this guy and really want to help him. He needs to raise several thousand dollars for the bodywork. Otherwise you're just a spectator at the Colosseum rooting for the slave and ignoring the enormous, hungry lion.

Meanwhile, if me shutting up will somehow help the process, I'll shut up.

Edit, went to the site to donate myself, still not live. There may be another step involved in the other end.

Mike5215

VIN Checks out. 08 S63 Flint Gray. Estimated miles is 115k km. (71k miles).

xpl0sive

Very strange that the dash isn't showing mileage. and that the speedo only goes to 160mph. The interior/brakes/exhaust/wheels are all AMG. Most posers would not go as far as swapping interiors/brakes. Most stop at badges/exhaust tips. That particular S63 is only good for parts I'm afraid, unless true mileage can be shown and there is no suspension damage.

DaveW68

But that speedo doesn't check out. Perhaps it came from another car and was added to the website by mistake? Or something shady is going on.

Mike5215

That's why you drive or fly out to the yard and inspect the thing yourself. Then again, for $4500 if it was only good for parts you'd make a killing on the parts.

xpl0sive

if we're talking about a labour of love and rebuilding a car just to drive... this is it. although one headlight is about $2k-$4k depending on the type

http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/1613543...hId=1829846482

xpl0sive

or this one might be an easy fix... similar to OP's car, this one has a repair estimate of $11k. Doesn't look to have any damage a mallet and some touchup pens can't fix

http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/1867612...hId=1250523911

xpl0sive

ok last one. Some of these repair estimates are beyond me...

http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/4043951...chId=663297819

$102,582 to fix that car? come on now

amgm5s8

This could benefit the OP...

instead A go fund me do like a pay per view/web based program and for a fee you can charge to watch the unveiling live of the "start up"

I'm not being funny I'm serious. I can't wait as I'm a nervous wreck here

Mike5215

Stay tuned, on ESPN 8. The key is due to arrive at 4:30 west coast time. Tonight's telecast is sponsored by Bounty Paper Towels: No Mess Is Too Big For Bounty!

xpl0sive

I think he said the title is due to arrive at 4:30. He can't order the key until he has the title in hand

Mike5215

Oh yeah. That's right.

goosesedan

How do i place an Ad for tonight's telecast?

Mike5215

I'm booking all ads and handling the marketing. Send your ad copy along with $250 made payable to Mike's Premium Hooker Fund and I'll take care of it. 30 sec or 60 sec?

DaveW68

They're gonna broadcast in on the Ocho? Will they be slating that between midget mud wresting and dodge ball.

MrRat

I looked at the terms of the auction, and the seller has to approve the high bid.
So even if it closes out at $8500, there's no assurance the seller will approve and complete the sale.
I thought I saw something in s55's sale that indicated copart, so a quick search on an S63 turned up that car. The shot of the instrument cluster did look suspect, but it is an S63 by VIN. Allegedly "runs & drives".
It makes me think about grabbing a hail damaged late model car for my daughter to use.( not an S63 )

DaveW68

Once he get's that key....and if it runs, I think he should attempt to drive it down to Vegas and visit the set of Pawn Stars to see what they'd offer for it. I heard that Chumlee might pay extra if it arrives uncleaned with used condoms, spoons, needles, and old blunts on the floor in the back.

goosesedan

Payment sent........... 30secs would be perfect, the product i am selling would sell itself in less than 10secs!

mercedesbenzs55

My PayPal is Anuka_x@hotmail.com.