I recommend a PPI from a trusted mechanic before purchasing a used Mercedes. If the tech finds any flaws those can serve as bargaining chips to reduce the cost to you - more than the cost of the PPI.
On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 9:20 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < [email protected]> wrote: > If it’s not something new/late model, you just have to do your due > diligence (research, talk to others, look at ones for sale even if you’re > not interested in that particular car) so you’re as well-informed as > possible. Provenance plays big in the process, too, I believe. > > It’s a used car. There will always be “clunkers” no matter how good a job > you do with your part. > > That said, by doing the work up front, you tip the scales in your favor. > But that’s not absolute, either. Stuff happens, and when/if it does, you > just have to assess the situation as best as possible and make hard > decisions, if necessary. > > -D > > > On Jul 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > There's nothing wrong with paying top dollar for something that proves > > out to be what you were hoping it to be. > > > > Or you can pay plenty for something that is not, like our X5. Worst. > Car. > > Value. Ever. But how do you know, going in? > > > > -- Jim > > > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
