Sounds awesome man, I appreciate the feedback and thanks.

 

Thank you for the help. Need a little help here though, Aux Batt? The valve covers on all sohc 3 valve mb motors leak lol. Easy fix though. What's the aftermarked IC pump that people are typically jumping to?

 

This stuff is easily found with an easy search, these subjects have been addressed countless times on here.

Auxillary Battery.

Lots of IC pump options, Bosch 010 is the way to go.


Search and you'll find everything you need with details.

 

Didn't realize there was a second battery. Hmm

Well I will get to research on those points of interest. Thanks for the help.

 

I saw this on auto trader. Seems to be in a very good condition to be that cheap. Any opinions? Car fax is on the right of the mileage.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...Index=14&Log=0

 

I just bought a '05 with 65K miles on it back in May and it's my DD. It was a SoCal car that was very well maintained. As you are doing now, I searched the boards and did my homework of total cost of ownership and common things that could go wrong. Someone earlier in this thread mentioned having some funds set aside for repairs - not a bad idea along with a getting a warranty. Pre-purchase inspection is a must!!! Find a good indy machanic to look at it first (one with AMG knowledge). I personally wouldnt use the dealer for the inspection, but they are ok if no indy close by where you are located. Looks like you are north of LA and I would even consider taking the car to Benzworks in Huntington Beach for the PPI - i know thats a haul for you. Those guys know these cars so well and are some of the most honest/knowledgable mechanics I have ever worked with. Serge owns the place and has 20+ years with AMG expericnce. Regardless where you take it, PPI will be the best $100 you spend on this car! They are fun to drive... have fun and look forward to getting to know all the local cops and highway patrol officers in the near furture ;-)

 

Sounds like a good idea. I will do some research on where I could go nearby to the car I'll be looking at.

 

bought mine back in feb with a warranty through mercedes. fixed so far were ic pump. the driver side fuel sended went out and that wasnt covered by the warranty and i paid 800 to fix that. car has been awesome. ppi/service history/money put aside for repairs not covered is a must. basically what everyone has covered.



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I have a super clean 05 with 49k miles sitting on a nasty set of HRE's for sale with a fresh aux battery :-)

https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...s-27590-a.html

$26500 obo

 

Here is my buying experience. I love this car every time I drive it. Next season it's modding time.

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ce-inside.html

 

Awesome, I appreciate the reply.

Lol, too pricey for my budget plus your out of state.

I will check it out, thanks.