fuzzy

on a cat N ….? its my dream car....exactly what im looking for....but its £5K under the going rate as its been an insurance right off.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-Merce...sAAOSwKHtc4Hpq

mk1turboestate

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Wouldn’t bother me so long as the price is ok and the damage was repaired properly. The reality is if the same damage was done when the car was a little newer it would have been insurance repaired and not written off

Caddyshack

Just try and find out as much as poss and get it inspected. Lovely car.

studabear

Tyres look like cheap shite ?

ProjectBobcat

I'd make sure you give it a bloody good inspection, if the tyre choice is an indicator of the repair standard and/or the owners maintenance levels, then it's not a great start. Who buys a nice car like that and puts utter crap tyres on it.

fuzzy

didn't notice the crap tyres.....rose tinted specs are on.....
is it just me or in pic 3 does the back door look out of line with the rear quarter window trim....?

GVK.

As you say fuzzy, that does look out of line in pic 3.

Tyres - gallopro...who?

mk1turboestate

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I didn’t notice the tyres, I turned down a car I viewed because I couldn’t understand why budget tyres would be fitted to a fairly expensive car

The Youth.

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A trader trying to flip it, the advert clearly looks like hes not owned it long

steve

ajamesc

Go look at it. If it looks clean and straight runs and drives well and you like it why not. Could be a bargain

nick46

That rear door definitely looks like it doesn't line up. In the brief description it says 'no expense spared', so again as others have said why the shit tyres? Ofcourse it may just be that the dealer has put them on to try and make it more sellable. If that's the case I'd be looking through all the paperwork for receipts of previous tyres to see if they were any better. I'd also want to see a full report on the damage repair with photos.

cossynut2

They are Continental tyres, not some cheapo Korean ones.

Caddyshack

The only pic I can make out shows Gallopro which are Jinyu budget tyres. It says brand new tyres all round so I wonder if the contis were shot and replaced or the other way around?

Paul_RS

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The tyres are also of mixed make, first photo shows a continental on the drivers front.

boost monster

Wouldn’t put me off but I have two friend that repair stuff so would have them with me to inspect. Remember if you can tell it’s been damaged then the repair is not good enough.
Would definitely be a slider with the Gallpros ��

Caddyshack

I wonder if that is the OLD tyres (as that is factory fit on that car) and then the seller has put the ditch finders on and taken a new pic?

smiley

Does look nice that, my mate runs his own buisness doing crash damage and is a painter, 30 yrs exp does check cars over for a fee not to far from Birmingham long journey for you that

P4ULT

Looks. Nice, I think the back doors look the same on both sides. As said previously needs decent tyres on it, my only issue would be the limited market on resale. These things sound the absolute nuts.

good luck with the search

scoooby slayer

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Got jinju tyres on our q7 and the range rover they been absolutely fine !

As for the Merc that's alot of car for £19k imo

fuzzy

my gut instinct is im rushing into it because I want one now and there was many estates up for sale 3 months ago but now theres only a couple.....:
maybe ill take a step back and wait for the right non cat n car to come along when ill have saved up more...ive never bought such an expensive high performance car so I don't want to make an arse of it....

smiley

Guts always the way to go just take a pro with you thiers alot of cars that never go on the list

fuzzy

my gut instincts served me so well in the online dating game.....

roybacer

https://www.uksalvage.info/lot/gANYD...wODM5OHEALg==/

It was sold via a salvage auction in April this year, pics in the above link, looks like the front passenger side has front suspension damage as well?

roybacer

Also note the miles on the car, in the salvage pictures it was on 60,665, and it sold at auction on the 11th April this year.

Yet it passed its MOT on the 4th May at it was then on 53,160.

looks like someone has knocked some miles off, but kept the MOT mileage data looking vaugly believable.

nick46

Wow its definitely seen some action after looking at those pics. Combined with the fact it's been clocked I think we can probably all agree it's time to walk away.

roybacer

Yep, i'd be inclined to agree, unless you could get the price down to somewhere where it was really really low risk to purchase (presuming the repairs have been done well), at 12-15K i'd still be tempted as long as you go into it with your eyes wide open and all the facts you can on the cars background.

fuzzy

Wow.... That's far more substantial than I'd be comfortable with! Good find..... Cheers mate!

cossynut2

At the end of the day you get what you pay for. There is always going to be a risk with this type of vehicle. It depends on how badly someone wants a particular model which would normally be way above their budget to take the chance.

fuzzy

damage can be repaired legitimately but you wouldn't want tto take the risk with the sort of people that knock the miles off …...what sort of figure would you put to repair that properly.....? £10000- ....? and was all complete within 2 weeks for the mot (with less miles on the clock)....?
that's a £23000-£25000 legitimate car..

smiley

Just showed the pics to my mate he said he'd be looking to get that done all in for 3k

fuzzy

really....? surely that's a lot of new panels including rear quarter and paint never mind the alloy damage and possible supspension/ steering damage?

smiley

He and most people that repair use breakers for doors ect did say it would need new quarter but yes that's what he said wouldn't be to much more than that, thing is with it mate garages prices vary

fuzzy

interesting....I asked him the extent of all the damage and hes said drivers door and wing.....

smiley

Lol. You really wouldn't be happy knowing mate I've had it were I've had a mint car and it's been slightly damaged and repaired just didn't feel the same

scoooby slayer

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How much were they when they were new ? Seems like there not holding there money very well, rs6s of that age are fetching alot more coin for some reason ? I can't see why same big hp high end estate

I would of considered one instead of the rs6 last year had I realised

smiley

The new c63 is around 65k thiers a 2 year old one on Ebay 32k reserve owners say only selling due to Mercedes offering pittance in Px lol

scoooby slayer

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That is crazy half price in 2 years ! Ideal second hand purchase though

fuzzy

I know someone that bought a brand new convertible recently....just under 100K. I think their price is almost comparable but slightly less than rs4's but I feel audis are pretty bland in comparison.id say rs6's are more comparible with an e63 than a c63 though. the coupes are stronger money than estates and saloons. £25K for a 13 plate is decent money.
ill probably wait now until ive saved enough to get a £25K dealer car for the little bit more peace of mind.

fuzzy

found a great condition C63 saloon in a local reputable garage 10 minutes from my house, 2 owners.....going to see it tomorrow,,,,watch this space....

fuzzy

they let me take it out for an hour on my own...….10.8 mpg.... .popping and banging and making a hell of a noise....remapped to 507bhp...£16500 so .ive bought it and am now the proud owner of a C63 AMG.....pick it up next Friday, better start doing overtime again to pay for the fuel.......