e63 purchase good or bad
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i need help, i have been in the market for e63 for a while, always tried to look lowest miles i could find, but have found 07 with 58k miles, parktronic,heated/cooled seats,silver, for $39k, what do think.
this non-dealer, no warranty.
this non-dealer, no warranty.
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That's a lot of miles with no warranty. If you're buying it because it's $39k and that's all the money you have, then you might want to think more about it.
If you have a budget of more than $39k, then you can bank the difference for future repairs. Say $10-12k. But if you're skating on thin ice money-wise right now, then not a good idea, imho.
Whatever you do, be absolutely certain to get a full, no expense barred, ppi done on the car first.
If you have a budget of more than $39k, then you can bank the difference for future repairs. Say $10-12k. But if you're skating on thin ice money-wise right now, then not a good idea, imho.
Whatever you do, be absolutely certain to get a full, no expense barred, ppi done on the car first.
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thanks for the advice, i do have more than 39k, i was looking at mb dealer 2007 41K miles warranty 5yr 100k miles, $48k, do think it worth the difference.
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If the other one was a dealer car, I would've said choose it and to make sure you add the maximum extended warranty you can, which is an additional $4k for 3 years I believe. However, since it is a non-dealer car and is out of warranty, then it may not be a very safe car to purchase, as repairs may become very costly.
If you can go for a 2008, that maybe even better because of additional warranty coverage.
If you can go for a 2008, that maybe even better because of additional warranty coverage.
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No warranty at all..?? I didn't know they had in-service dates as early as June 2006. That is a lot of miles, though my drivetrain has been solid as a rock. It's the other little things that warranty has been great for. I guess one good thing is that if they did all the recommended service you missed a lot of service cost around 40-50K miles. Dunno though, I'm wary to even keep mine out of warranty, just because the stupid little stuff costs so much to fix. Like I said though, drivetrain has been awesome..!!
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No warranty at all..?? I didn't know they had in-service dates as early as June 2006. That is a lot of miles, though my drivetrain has been solid as a rock. It's the other little things that warranty has been great for. I guess one good thing is that if they did all the recommended service you missed a lot of service cost around 40-50K miles. Dunno though, I'm wary to even keep mine out of warranty, just because the stupid little stuff costs so much to fix. Like I said though, drivetrain has been awesome..!!
thanks for all the imput.
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I'm not sure the CPO car is worth 10K more, but the piece of mind is sure nice
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'08 E63 - P 30, 66GT 350 (sold)
Everyone says buy the warranty for as long as you can get... given the model has been around for several years I would think the bugs have been shaken out? I get that if the ABC (not sure right term) suspension strut goes, fairly expensive but things like a rear window shade if done at an independent shop probably $300~500? Seems like you can fix a lot of nagging little things for the $4400 I was quoted for 2 extra years at MBZ.
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Everyone says buy the warranty for as long as you can get... given the model has been around for several years I would think the bugs have been shaken out? I get that if the ABC (not sure right term) suspension strut goes, fairly expensive but things like a rear window shade if done at an independent shop probably $300~500? Seems like you can fix a lot of nagging little things for the $4400 I was quoted for 2 extra years at MBZ.
Curious what others' experiences have been?
Curious what others' experiences have been?
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nope 58k isnt too much, its a good amount dont get me wrong
i would def make sure to get a warranty
and certainly look around for lower miles, if you have your heart set on the 63 it will be tough to find low miles for a reasonable price
but if your willing to get a 55 ... you can def find lower miles for a very reasonable price ... and even after buying the warranty you will have $$ left over
plus you'll have more torque than you'll know what to do with
not to mention how easy mods are with forced induction, i have not made any changes yet, but i will
i found my 03 55 with 29k miles on it earlier this year, divorce sale ...
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On a side note, my local dealership showed me an invoice of over $17k of repairs spent on S63 (all covered under warranty) over the course of just one year
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Thank God for warranty
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Don't rush into it.... be patient and find the right car. There are plenty of cars on the market ![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
On a side note, my local dealership showed me an invoice of over $17k of repairs spent on S63 (all covered under warranty) over the course of just one year![EEK!](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
Thank God for warranty![naughty](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
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On a side note, my local dealership showed me an invoice of over $17k of repairs spent on S63 (all covered under warranty) over the course of just one year
![EEK!](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
Thank God for warranty
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wow that's horrible, but believable,there was a dealer that had one this week for 43k, 5 days later its 49k, I called asked why, said it went through the Mb certification,?for 6k must have needed a few parts.
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Do yourself a big service, and get a warranty. You will be thankful that you did, when your car needs repairing. These cars are loaded with electronics, and they stop working after awhile, and the cost can add up quickly. just be smart about your purchase, don't let the dealer talk you into it, without doing your research first. WARRANTY IS A MUST ON THESE CARS.
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No warranty at all..?? I didn't know they had in-service dates as early as June 2006. That is a lot of miles, though my drivetrain has been solid as a rock. It's the other little things that warranty has been great for. I guess one good thing is that if they did all the recommended service you missed a lot of service cost around 40-50K miles. Dunno though, I'm wary to even keep mine out of warranty, just because the stupid little stuff costs so much to fix. Like I said though, drivetrain has been awesome..!!
Standard MB warranty is 4 yrs/ 50k miles whichever is first.
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honest mistake, I actually had to check to make sure I had my numbers straight, my wife's Infinity is 4yrs or 60k miles.
it would only suck if you showed up at the dealer with 51k miles and a problem, and started demanding service.......
it would only suck if you showed up at the dealer with 51k miles and a problem, and started demanding service.......
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Worse yet, if you show up with 51K and a problem, they diagnose it and call you with the quote or repair it and you come back to a 3K bill to get your car back...
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Lots of cars out there fellas, as with any car deal, you have to be patient and find the right car. The best cars with CPO warranty on mercedesbenz.com make the best choices. Each dealer selling the car you want will come down to a reasonable price. Problem is, you are looking at a high price on the internet and saying to yourself, that's too high. Just go through and mark every car you want down by $10-$15K and start your dealing. You have to work the stealers....
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