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Old 02-20-2012, 12:08 PM
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Hey guys

looking to get into the AMG world. ive read and read about all the problems and soforth. im a DIYer so not to worried about too much. i found this for 27000. its a desert metallic, very clean looking in and out. 1 owner, carfax says its had these items done to it:
battery and alternator replaced in 06
hydraulic control unit replaced in 07
battery replaced 08
washer fluid res. replaced 07
tranny mount replaced 10

meanwhile all the recommended maintainence was done every year.

whats your opinions on this car. you think i should go for it?
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Well welcome to the board!
1. Price should be negotiable. At least maintenance is done and it's a one owner car! I think price is a little high. Is there a warranty included
2. Are you okay with the color? It's the least desirable on a AMG, nothing wrong with it but it may come across as a traditional old man's Mercedes.

Thank you for doing the searches btw!
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well im going to be trading in my 07 eclipse, i think i have them down to 18k with the trade in. yeah i kinda actually like the color. not the best but workable for sure.
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Buy it! Pewter done right looks badass! Just looks at Knights car.
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saw his, it is a beauty. gonna do cf lip and diffuser i think.
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Go for it!
Sounds like the maintenance and all the necessary repairs were done.
Price is reasonable also.
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Originally Posted by emoving
Buy it! Pewter done right looks badass! Just looks at Knights car.
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Pewter and Desert Silver Metallic are two completely different colors
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Pewter and Desert Silver Metallic are two completely different colors
I think he means pewter. I saw the car for sale.
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it could be, its listed as gold so.. im not really good with identifying colors other than the basics. haha
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Originally Posted by moosejaw
Well welcome to the board!
1. Price should be negotiable. At least maintenance is done and it's a one owner car! I think price is a little high. Is there a warranty included
2. Are you okay with the color? It's the least desirable on a AMG, nothing wrong with it but it may come across as a traditional old man's Mercedes.

Thank you for doing the searches btw!
agreed with moosejaw. Yes, the maintenance is most important thing for our AMG, if the owner had all the records. It good as it can get. Usually if old owner's is an older gentlemen that meant he must keep it very well under care.

Welcome to the board and enjoy your new toy~~
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Originally Posted by yoslvr442
Hey guys

looking to get into the AMG world. ive read and read about all the problems and soforth. im a DIYer so not to worried about too much. i found this for 27000. its a desert metallic, very clean looking in and out. 1 owner, carfax says its had these items done to it:
battery and alternator replaced in 06
hydraulic control unit replaced in 07
battery replaced 08
washer fluid res. replaced 07
tranny mount replaced 10

meanwhile all the recommended maintainence was done every year.

whats your opinions on this car. you think i should go for it?
YOS: I just bought (3 months ago) an 05 desert metallic, and I'm still not sure about the color yet. Need to see what the black wheels and other items do to it since these cars look pretty trick with blacked out parts. If it is indeed pewter, I say done deal!
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If you like the color and its a one owner car, GO FOR IT! Seems that the maintenance has been done and there's alot you can do yourself.

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well it sounds like its a good deal then. thanks for all the input so far guys!! now just have to get the wife onboard!
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well it sounds like its a good deal then. thanks for all the input so far guys!! now just have to get the wife onboard!
That was one big waste of a thread!
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LOL! she is. just not fully. ill get her on the wagon.
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here is a pic of the car. so what color is that?
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here is a pic of the car. so what color is that?
Thats Desert Silver (Gold)
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gotcha. yeah i dont think its that bad. thanks for all the hlep emoving!
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gotcha. yeah i dont think its that bad.
No not at all. Just needs black accents in place of the chrome. Never thought silver and gold really went togther well. Reminds me of my grandmothers jewelry.

Oh and your sig says you drive a E55, did you buy one?
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I'd say that picture of the car is desert silver metallic which is gold aka Old lady's Mercedes
The gray skies don't help.
Has anyone seen the car in person?
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no i havent gotten one yet. it was in antisipation of getting it. i actually drive the 06 jeep in my sig.

no not yet. hoping to go up this saturday and see it in person. the pics look very good tho. so im hoping its not a wash.
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no not yet. hoping to go up this saturday and see it in person. the pics look very good tho. so im hoping its not a wash.
Any more pics, looks clean. I like the fact they didnt drill the bumper for a stupid front plate.
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Nevermind..... found it.....http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

Looks super clean. You can tell it was a good owner, they have replaced the tires with original Contis, instead of some cheap knock offs. Good options too. ****** the one quick.
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