W204 c63 buying advice needed
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Would appreciate any help here, went to look at a w204 c63 local to me with my ideal spec, it's a 61 plate with 61k miles on it, I had a look around and gave it a test drive and everything seems completely fine with it.. idles perfect drives perfect no weird noises etc. The only issue I have is it's under 10 years old and has had 5 owners? Its hpi clear and comes with 15 months warranty if I pay for extra but I cant shake the fact of 5 previous owners?
Its not unusual for these types of cars to go through high numbers of owners.
Folk like the idea of a 6.2 V8, however the realities of running it are another matter altogether, so some folk move them on fairly quickly.
The previous owner of my C63 only kept it 6 months. Bought it from Merc and traded it back into them. I've had it 3 years now, and touch wood, no issues.
History, and condition are the most important things to look out for.
The C63 UK Facebook group is a great place for info and they may have knowledge of the car you are looking at.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/154248031258970/?r...
Folk like the idea of a 6.2 V8, however the realities of running it are another matter altogether, so some folk move them on fairly quickly.
The previous owner of my C63 only kept it 6 months. Bought it from Merc and traded it back into them. I've had it 3 years now, and touch wood, no issues.
History, and condition are the most important things to look out for.
The C63 UK Facebook group is a great place for info and they may have knowledge of the car you are looking at.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/154248031258970/?r...
Edited by Terzo123 on Tuesday 12th January 12:49
Islayer said:
Would appreciate any help here, went to look at a w204 c63 local to me with my ideal spec, it's a 61 plate with 61k miles on it, I had a look around and gave it a test drive and everything seems completely fine with it.. idles perfect drives perfect no weird noises etc. The only issue I have is it's under 10 years old and has had 5 owners? Its hpi clear and comes with 15 months warranty if I pay for extra but I cant shake the fact of 5 previous owners?
As others have said, these cars change hands frequently so number of owners wouldn’t bother me. I would look for good (MB or reputed indie) service history. Also, if in budget, look for facelift cars as pre FL have issues with the cylinder head bolts. Otherwise the M156 engine is pretty bulletproof.Enjoy the car, I really miss mine!
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