W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63
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Old 09-21-2009, 01:21 AM
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Does anyone have any thoughts about buying an E55 from a private dealer. I would much rather buy from a private party or a MB dealership.

Private party however is difficult as the majority of the cars are either at a MB dealership or a private dealership.

Am I safe to assume, if the car is at a private dealership that they likely obtained it at an Auction. If so, should I also assume that the car for some reason was not in good enough shape to be CPO'd at a MB dealership, hence it was sold at Auction.

Your thoughts please. I am just hesitant about buying a car like this from a private dealer.

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Am I safe to assume, if the car is at a private dealership that they likely obtained it at an Auction. If so, should I also assume that the car for some reason was not in good enough shape to be CPO'd at a MB dealership, hence it was sold at Auction.
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Nate, look at Hoehn's inventory. I have contacts there for a straight up deal. No bS. May not be cheapest but will be honest.
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