inrealtime

My brother in law found out I am looking for a Mercedes, so he offered me his 2003 S55 with less than 40,000 miles for $20k. Only problem is he didn't drive it very much for the last 6-8 months. It just sat in the garage. He just started driving it again & noticed there was some oil on the floor in the rear. I havn't seen it, but I assume it is ABC related. Maybe a bad strut?
Wondering if I should buy it. I would assume a warranty purchased wouldn't cover the ABC or maybe it would be excluded b/c it is preexisting condition before purchase of a warranty.

HaraldC

It should be fairly easy to find the location where the oil is coming from, and also what kind of oil it is. ABC oil is very distinct.

Other than that a S55 with only 40,000 miles for $20,000 is a good deal.

handmadeluck

I have a 2003 S55 and its a great car. If you can get it for only 20k take it and run, average cost for that car is 30k-40k. also the oil maybe a seal leaking on the drive shaft approx. cost to repair from dealer is about 1500.00. But a 100.00 and a hour at the dealer will tell you eveything wrong with the car.

aznflightfreak

I say go for the deal man. You now and trust the guy I'm guessing. You get a S55 AMG which is a really good deal.

xolinlevh

aye, 20k is a very good deal. take it!

seven11

$30K-$40K? those are dream prices

i say more like $25K at the most $28K

C43AMG

^ + 1

poopsnack

where is the car located? If you don't want it, I would.
Excellent deal! Tons of car for 20K.

inrealtime

it didn't go through. my brother in law said lets do it, but the wife said no. I ended up getting a E55 instead.
thanks for the reply's everyone