kensiko

Hi.

I'm considering buying an 08 CLS 63 with about 25k miles.

It has some after market upgrades: Renntech chip, exhaust and headers.

I dont plan on keeping the car very long, maybe a year. I'll probably drive it less than 5k miles.

What should I look for when buying the car?

What kind of problems or repair costs can I expect?

Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

stephenhacker23

link?

kensiko

It actually belongs to a co-worker.

He's getting ready to trade it in but I told him I might be interested.

Just not sure whats involved with buying/owning one.

stephenhacker23

Try to get a warranty with it...post some pictures...

kensiko

Yah, a warranty seems to be a common theme.

Anything I should check while test driving/inspecting?

FunkTron

usually a no go for me. Don't want any gremlins that could creep up causing a work place dispute. You know what I mean?

m_berman

Go to a MB Dealer and get a Pre Purchase Inspection. You'll get a list of items that need repair. Factor that into your offer.

In order to get an extended warranty, any outstanding repair items need to be petform.

I just purchased my 2nd extended warranty for my 06 CLS 55 (51k mi) which is a geniune bumper to bumper full exclusionary 5Yr/60k mi coverage which gives me piece of mind until 2022 (15 yrs from 06)!
IT IS NOT CHEAP. Covers everything except for maintenence items with $250 deductible. It is a Fidelity/EasyCare Warranty which covers wear and tear and mechanical breakdown.Very important language.
After lots of shopping, I got it from--

Richard GreensteinMaster Certified Sales Consultant & Warranty Specialist
Fletcher Jones Motorcars, Inc.
3300 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-718-3065 (Direct Office)
949-718-3069 (FAX)
rgreenstein@fjmercedes.com