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Old Mar 4, 2022 | 09:53 AM
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Question 2014 E63 for ~35k with 120k miles?

Is that really a bad idea? It has two owners, and quite an extensive service history on CarFax. The main reason I want this car is the full designo interior and exterior. I am looking for anything other than black/black combo. This one has white seats and a grey magno exterior. I am familiar with the W212 platform, because now I own a 2011 E550 but I am not really familiar with E63s that much. I know that an AMG will have higher costs of ownership but other than regular maintenance and some other expenses, is 120k miles a really bad idea for a 5.5 AMG V8?
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Is that really a bad idea? It has two owners, and quite an extensive service history on CarFax. The main reason I want this car is the full designo interior and exterior. I am looking for anything other than black/black combo. This one has white seats and a grey magno exterior. I am familiar with the W212 platform, because now I own a 2011 E550 but I am not really familiar with E63s that much. I know that an AMG will have higher costs of ownership but other than regular maintenance and some other expenses, is 120k miles a really bad idea for a 5.5 AMG V8?
I would suggest a PPI, 120k miles does not seem that bad if maintenance was regularly done and everything was replaced accordingly.

BTW, you commented on my car on VINwiki
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Old Mar 4, 2022 | 11:30 AM
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I would suggest a PPI, 120k miles does not seem that bad if maintenance was regularly done and everything was replaced accordingly.

BTW, you commented on my car on VINwiki
Hahaha! Small world! Yep, I would definitely do a PPI, but judging by carfax report, car was serviced every 5-8k miles!
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Hahaha! Small world! Yep, I would definitely do a PPI, but judging by carfax report, car was serviced every 5-8k miles!
Besides a PPI you can contact the place that serviced the car and see if they have any info about the car that was not disclosed.

I did this when I purchased mines and got some additional info.
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1. How long/(many miles) do you plan to keep it

2. what are you willing to invest $$ in it in this time period that would seem reasonable to you - worst case scenario? $5k.... $10k?

3. Will this be a daily driver?

4. are you ready to pay for the upkeep of a $100k car?
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1. How long/(many miles) do you plan to keep it

2. what are you willing to invest $$ in it in this time period that would seem reasonable to you - worst case scenario? $5k.... $10k?

3. Will this be a daily driver?

4. are you ready to pay for the upkeep of a $100k car?
1. I would say 30-40k? So around 3-4 years.

2. I would be willing to spend another 5k on a car after purchase to make it mechanically sound if needed. Thats what I did with my E550, though, only spend ~2k. I am more curios, if there are any known problems and IF it is even logical to buy an AMG at this milage.

3. Yes!

4. I already own a ‘11 E550 which is like 80k car ish? I have no idea, but so far, I really love W212 platform!
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Originally Posted by AMGfifty5
Besides a PPI you can contact the place that serviced the car and see if they have any info about the car that was not disclosed.

I did this when I purchased mines and got some additional info.
Thats a good idea! Thanks!
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1. I would say 30-40k? So around 3-4 years.

2. I would be willing to spend another 5k on a car after purchase to make it mechanically sound if needed. Thats what I did with my E550, though, only spend ~2k. I am more curios, if there are any known problems and IF it is even logical to buy an AMG at this milage.

3. Yes!

4. I already own a ‘11 E550 which is like 80k car ish? I have no idea, but so far, I really love W212 platform!
then you should hard pass on this amg
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then you should hard pass on this amg
got it! What milage do you think I should look for? And what is the reasonable price to ask?
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got it! What milage do you think I should look for? And what is the reasonable price to ask?

I would say if you’d be looking to keep it longer could be OK? selling a selling with like 160k in a few years may be tough
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Originally Posted by AMGfifty5
I would say if you’d be looking to keep it longer could be OK? selling a selling with like 160k in a few years may be tough
Alright, thanks!
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got it! What milage do you think I should look for? And what is the reasonable price to ask?
this is a terrible market to buy a used car, so mileage may entirely depend on your budget - what is the most you would pay for the car?
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Originally Posted by PeterUbers
this is a terrible market to buy a used car, so mileage may entirely depend on your budget - what is the most you would pay for the car?
I would say 45k? If it would be a rare spec with low miles maybe a 50K.
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I’ve seen a couple white exterior with white interior under 45k and under 100k miles on cargurus.

I’m a big fan of white interior too.
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Or get this 120k miles car for $30-32k and realize the downstream loss of $10k flipping a 160k miles car ... and be done
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Got any pics....I'm also looking for non black leather E63 (W212 or W212FL)....but in the UK I have more chance of catching a unicorn and training it to ride a motorcycle!!
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Got any pics....I'm also looking for non black leather E63 (W212 or W212FL)....but in the UK I have more chance of catching a unicorn and training it to ride a motorcycle!!




here are some pics!
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here are some pics!

Ngl, that looks pretty damn sweet.
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Ngl, that looks pretty damn sweet.
yep, thats why im still thinking of getting it! Maybe I will lose ~10k on resale, but the spec of the car is gorgeous!
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Bumper tint is mismatched ... would get a paint meter on that and negotiate more as it may have been in a front end accident

palladium is the worst to bumper match
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Bumper tint is mismatched ... would get a paint meter on that and negotiate more as it may have been in a front end accident

palladium is the worst to bumper match
Oh yeah, now I see it! But I think it can drop the price quite low, plus the car has been for sale for 100+ days already. I will contact the dealership
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here are some pics!
Same guy that built the engine in mine!
Gorgeous spec by the way!
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Same guy that built the engine in mine!
Gorgeous spec by the way!
Oh, no way! This must be a sign right?
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Bumper tint is mismatched ... would get a paint meter on that and negotiate more as it may have been in a front end accident

palladium is the worst to bumper match
Here are some other photos if that would help to spot some other issues! You seem to have a good eye on things like that lol!





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Is this a matte paint?





or is this car wrapped?

they love the car raked in comfort mode for pics don't they? 😂

the hoses in the engine bay have seen better days

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