W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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It has euro bumper strips. Dont stroke this guy like you have the dealer.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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Haha. He is at work and going to call me after so chat more! I think I am excited for this one...What do you think Marcus? I am not going to low ball him. I am going to throw him a reasonable offer.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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I think that car is the SHIZ nizel! Techtite, upgraded steering wheel, euro bumper strips, original equipment Conti Contacts and super clean! Oh and merlot inserts! Oh and tinted windows. I would black the grill, wrap the roof and put a set of rims and that car will look NASTY! Lock it up before turdfuk buys it, oh wait, he aint buying shiat!
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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This is what I am thinking. I have too many parts to swap over so I might buy this one first and sell mine after so I can swap over for OEM parts...Plus I want to keep my ugly CLS550 wheels lol

I have offers of 13-14k private or those autotrader.com trade in offer of 12k cash. Either way I will be fine
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Marcus you have Carfax account?
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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that tectite is sick...with the wheels and roof wrap
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Finally I found a legit seller. E55 in TN seller is on point about everything and seems to know a lot about the car. He is looking to sell and I am looking to buy. Here are better pictures he just sent me!

Nice car, but I wonder why the V8 kompressor badges are not in the correct location?
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by FASN8N
Nice car, but I wonder why the V8 kompressor badges are not in the correct location?
They look fine to me
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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Is it? I dunno...
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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They look pretty correct to me. I think it may be the angle.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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Where there you go people.....Marcus approved lol

I gave him an offer for 23,500. He is going to sleep on it.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Who is a good PPI? I was going to inspectmyride.com from eBay. Any other suggestions?
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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The hood and headlights line up perfect. If anything, maybe they were removed and reinstalled. He did some minor appearance mods with the bumper strips and tint so maybe he removed them at some point and reinstalled them. Techtite is a pretty easy color to see paintwork and all panels look dead on. That horrible CLS55 in the FS section that was pewter was a repaint. The guy finally admitted it after I looked at the pics and called him out. This looks pretty spot on dont you think?
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Good deal so far?!?!!?

I am going to take the V8 badges off....I kind of like the 5.5 badges like the 6.3 ones. Just the rice in me, hehe
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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23500 would be a real good deal i think considering the condition. PPIs are a waste I think. They dont to shiat but take your money.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Car is in TN and I am probably going to ship it over....
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Send that car to a benz dealer for a ppi before handing over money. they will verify the car is legit (i.e. seller actually has the car to bring in to the dealer), check mechanical systems, look for frame/unibody repairs, etc.

even if their inspection sucks, it's the best $150 you'll ever spend for insurance.

you CAN NOT buy an AMG benz without a PPI, it's craziness. i buy 20+ a year, no way on earth would i buy blind.

oh, wait, i bought a 2004 S600 as-is, so far have put (at retail benz dealer value) $22K into it making it 100%. take my advice.

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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Wait PPI or Benz? Closest Benz dealer is 50miles from him.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by djrabbi
Wait PPI or Benz? Closest Benz dealer is 50miles from him.
PPI is a pre purchase inspection. You can get one from a dealer or a INDY. Find a member close to go check it out. They will probally know a good car. I have not met too many mechanics that are paint guys.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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I know what PPI is, I was asking if I should get a PPI or take it to Benz. Like I said Benz is 50miles away, so I don't think that's possible. Is there a site where I can look it up in his area besides Google lol
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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I know what PPI is, I was asking if I should get a PPI or take it to Benz. Like I said Benz is 50miles away, so I don't think that's possible. Is there a site where I can look it up in his area besides Google lol
Then what the hell is this question? It is one in the same.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Haha sorry I meant to say which is better. I know Benz would be best but it is too far. All PPI's do same inspection is or is there 1 that would do inside out completely?

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http://www.inspectmyride.com/

Found this one in Knoxville, about 40min from him.
http://www.eurotechknoxville.com/inspections/

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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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Haha sorry I meant to say which is better. I know Benz would be best but it is too far. All PPI's do same inspection is or is there 1 that would do inside out completely?

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http://www.inspectmyride.com/
I had a friend use them, the were pretty detailed in their analysis. I would still want a dealer or indy who is familiar with these cars to give it a good inspection though.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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Good luck,

I wish I saw that white e55 in Columbia last week. At my price point and white
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