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

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Old Oct 14, 2018 | 04:53 PM
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Hey guys, I am hoping my search for an E55 is finally over! I am planning on picking one up from the LA area, but I’m in Texas! So, I am debating who to go for for a PPI. The seller is great to work with and willing to take it in for me. Just wanted to see if anyone had input on something other than a local MB dealer for the inspection! Thanks
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Old Oct 14, 2018 | 05:07 PM
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Not sure where the car is, LA is a big area! I used MB Motors in Tarzana and the owner Vik was extremely thorough and saved me from buying a car that needed to much work. He poured over the paperwork, and sat with me for a good half hour going over everything it would need.
Good luck with your purchase!
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Old Oct 14, 2018 | 05:25 PM
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Sorry, I should have been more specific! Car is located in Costa Mesa area, seller says MB of Long Beach is nearest dealer.
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Old Oct 15, 2018 | 10:35 AM
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Did you grab the one from private collection? All their cars are clean.
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Old Oct 15, 2018 | 10:37 AM
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Did you grab the one from private collection? All their cars are clean.
Actually buying private. That one looks clean but it’s like a 6 or 7 owner car and was stolen and returned at some point in its life. Wasn’t interested in that kind of history!
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Old Oct 15, 2018 | 10:41 AM
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What background report did you use?
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Old Oct 15, 2018 | 10:55 AM
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Didn’t use one, it was all on the CarFax provided by the dealer.
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Los Angeles County is huge. You'll have to confirm what city the car is located in.
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Old Oct 15, 2018 | 12:45 PM
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Los Angeles County is huge. You'll have to confirm what city the car is located in.
Earlier in the thread I clarified. Costa Mesa.
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You can try Pacific Coast Benz
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Old Oct 15, 2018 | 01:58 PM
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Awesome, thanks for the recommendation! Will see what they say.
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sorry...i opened the thread early this morning and replied before refreshing.

i believe Benzworks is in Costa Mesa. They're well known and can do the same inspection.
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I'm near long beach, wheres the car at?
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Originally Posted by Jake528
Didn’t use one, it was all on the CarFax provided by the dealer.
You should also run an auto check. My carfax was clean, but autocheck found an accident on it. I didn't really care as the price was good.

Lots of vendors on eBay that sell them for around $2.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/202441381270
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Thanks for the info everyone. I ended up looking at the Private Collection car and have that headed to Pacific Coast Benz this morning for PPI.
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I'd recommend Star Motor Werks in Costa Mesa. I've taken my car to him a couple of times and you cant go wrong, I'm going there next week again. He knows he's stuff and the mechanics that work there are just as good. Chris is super nice and he's price's are fair. I drive over an hour to get to him if he was decent I wouldn't bother at all, in my case he has been excellent so I go to him only. I've taken my car to him a couple of times and you cant go wrong, I'm going there next week again. He knows he's stuff and the mechanics that work there are just as good. Chris is super nice and he's prices are fair.
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