I am looking to trade my Ferrari for a CLK63 Black Series.
I found a local dealer with a one-owner car,

VIN# WDBTJ77H68F247366
2008-Mercedes-CLK-6-3-Amg-Black-Series-

White, with 11,000 miles.

The car is a little rough for this low mileage, with the driver
bolster worn way more than average and there are a few
rock chips despite a clear bra that is yellowing and needs to
be replaced. It was bought at Riverside from M-B Financing.

The Carfax shows an accident when near new in Utah, and
the seller says it was something minor, like a parking lot
fender-bender. The car was in a large garage and I looked
it over but did not see any serious repair issues or problems
with the paint. I really am not seeing any glaring issues that
effectively justifies a $71K price other than an ice-cold
local market and difficulty selling an internet car with an
accident history.

Anyone have any words of wisdom? I am thinking to have a pro
inspector look over the car and go for it if he says cool. It's
still under the M-B warranty and has no mods.

Thanks,

-Ron

 

Always loved the White BS-63's however i'd be worried about the accident reported on Carfax. Get it checked out and if you're not too worried about resale just pull the trigger

 

I am definitely worried about trade-in, my guess is that out of warranty and no CPO, this car will get around $60K next year, especially if AMG prices in general are any indication...The three owners over 11,000 miles and the overall condition concerns me that it has been tracked hard as well.

The 360 has been serviced, looks new, and runs strong so I think I'll just get the new tires and hold out for the Cayenne GTS, X6, or CL63 I've been looking for.

 

^+1
If it was only 1 owner and no accident, I would say grab it.

 

I would spend another $10K and get one (and they appear all the time) with half or less the miles and absolutely no stories. Personally, the white would be my last choice as well, but you're making the payments or writing the check. I have owned 6 Ferraris to include a 360 and a 430, but my Black Series is NOT leaving the garage. It is sooooooo much more fun...you'll love it...be patient and buy the best example you can find and it will be the least expensive one in the end.

 

Im with ^^^^^. As I tried to mention mbworld before that thread went to crap are there nice BS's for sale within a few K of that one. I wouldnt necissarily buy the one with stories if you can find a similar priced one with out a story. I would say try and find a cpo'd one though.

 

About a month late on my reply, I know that car is still for sale so Im sure you didnt buy it lol...That car has frame damage, I know this for a fact. They say its minor, but I wouldnt expect them to say its major even if it was.

 

Thanks, it smelled funny and he was far to eager to trade so i passed.

 

Wise choice

 

They are great cars, wait for the perfect one for you

 

Here is one with a bit more miles, but seems to be in a very good condition!

http://www.teamspeed.com/forums/auto...ck-series.html

I wish you best of luck weather you decide to buy it, or look for lower mileage one

I was considering getting a CLK63BS myself, but starting a family isn't easy for a young guy my dreams will have to wait!

-AJ

 

The car doesn't look like a peach, and that's being nice...
You made the right call.

 

Love the white and best for contrast on the carbon fiber pieces...

 

I know you didnt get that one, but something to look out for. Worn driver seats on brand new cars (or very low mile) usually indicate it was used at an autoshow and 50,000 people have been inside it.

From there it could have been thrashed by the driving academy / auto journalists etc before being wholesaled to a dealer.

 

There's an as new one here in Naples for sale, was traded on a Carrera GT

Google "Naples Motorsports"