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Well, it'll be a couple till I get my 02 E55... and they offered free delivery too! I mean it can be either be a good thing, or they may be wanting to hide something n sell the car ASAP... I mean why else would the car have 5 owners? I'm totally paranoid about this, I need someone with more knowledge in Benz to inform me about this situation please. I know they are really good cars but I'm having second thoughts, just driving me crazy. Thanks for the help guys!
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'04 Silverado Z71 - sold all my Benzes and need another!
The carfax looks fine but I don't know why it went through so many owners. Have you personally seen and driven the car? Is it still here in Escondido? Does it still have it's Starmark warranty???
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2000 E55 AMG
Well, it'll be a couple till I get my 02 E55... and they offered free delivery too! I mean it can be either be a good thing, or they may be wanting to hide something n sell the car ASAP... I mean why else would the car have 5 owners? I'm totally paranoid about this, I need someone with more knowledge in Benz to inform me about this situation please. I know they are really good cars but I'm having second thoughts, just driving me crazy. Thanks for the help guys!
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my prior owner spent BUCKS on preventive maintenance, but since i've owned mine for the past year, it's been much more reliable and less hassle than our 2002 540i sport. nobody believes my car is 93k miles old and i think my E55 i think will last a LONG time given the way it's driving now.
p.s. how much is seller asking, and is it MB dealer?
p.s. how much is seller asking, and is it MB dealer?
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my prior owner spent BUCKS on preventive maintenance, but since i've owned mine for the past year, it's been much more reliable and less hassle than our 2002 540i sport. nobody believes my car is 93k miles old and i think my E55 i think will last a LONG time given the way it's driving now.
p.s. how much is seller asking, and is it MB dealer?
p.s. how much is seller asking, and is it MB dealer?
Thanks for all the help guys.
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'04 Silverado Z71 - sold all my Benzes and need another!
No I haven't seen the car or driven it, but the dealer assures me it's "mechanically sound" and very clean... I'm sure it's clean, and yes it's still in San Diego, and no I don't think it has the Starmark warranty.
It costs 23,600 out-the-door and no it is not a MB dealer, it's a "Luxury Used Car Dealership". LOL
It costs 23,600 out-the-door and no it is not a MB dealer, it's a "Luxury Used Car Dealership". LOL
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Well, if I were you I would take a drive down to San Diego and check out the car for myself and if all good, drive it back. If it's a dealer then I'm sure if you're concerned, you can purchase an extended warranty through them with an outside company. Make sure that you read the fine print and that the outside warranty company covers AMG cars because some don't. Good luck man and it sounds like a pretty good deal...
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'04 Silverado Z71 - sold all my Benzes and need another!
Well they are going to bring the car up at no charge, I'm given the opportunity to test drive it and inspect it... it'll be at my house by the afternoon. I'll consider an extended warranty with an outside company, but I'm sure these cars are very strong n wont really need it. Thanks... I think it's a good deal also.
Just don't ever give up on the maintenance and it will run forever!
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'04 Silverado Z71 - sold all my Benzes and need another!
It is and fun to work on too! I've got lots of tools and a spring compressor to so don't go spend too much money on shops to do mods, ask me first to see if I can help. Good luck ahper!
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it absolutely baffles me that you're even considering buying a AMG car with 5 owners sight unseen. see the car for yourself, get an inspection done by a mechanic & a bodyshop. don't be a dumba$$
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Owners are owners, while a car stays a car... all I know is the car is going to have its last owner, I'm going to take care of her like no other
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hmmm... MB w/o warranty... big gamble there... plus it's AMG probably been abused but who knows... If I were you I'd drive to escondido and inspect the car myself. Montebello and escondido is what like 1 hr away? Xtended warranty in CA is limited to powertrain only I think. It's been through 5 owners for a reason. play it safe
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'04 Silverado Z71 - sold all my Benzes and need another!
Sorry but I've had a pretty good experience thus far with my MB's without warranty (knocking on wood). Again, I believe if the car was taken care of from the get go then you shouldn't have any major problems. To be on the safe side like you said, drive the car and have it checked out first when they bring it up before you buy it. If you need a good MB mechanic's opinion and don't mind driving to the SF valley just let me know...
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Sorry but I've had a pretty good experience thus far with my MB's without warranty (knocking on wood). Again, I believe if the car was taken care of from the get go then you shouldn't have any major problems. To be on the safe side like you said, drive the car and have it checked out first when they bring it up before you buy it. If you need a good MB mechanic's opinion and don't mind driving to the SF valley just let me know...
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Sorry but I've had a pretty good experience thus far with my MB's without warranty (knocking on wood). Again, I believe if the car was taken care of from the get go then you shouldn't have any major problems. To be on the safe side like you said, drive the car and have it checked out first when they bring it up before you buy it. If you need a good MB mechanic's opinion and don't mind driving to the SF valley just let me know...
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Continental tires do suck but here's my story:
300 miles-power steering noise, replaced under warranty
5600 miles-idler pulley replaced due to engine noise
8000 miles-noise under the hood fixed but took it back the same day for sunroof reprogramming so that's 4 times
300 miles-power steering noise, replaced under warranty
5600 miles-idler pulley replaced due to engine noise
8000 miles-noise under the hood fixed but took it back the same day for sunroof reprogramming so that's 4 times
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Wow, that's alot of problems for a new Benz... ouch, well I would know because my cousin has one. LOL