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Old 04-20-2017, 02:37 PM
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Hey guys.
I am exploring the option of buying a yellow 2005 Crossfire Roadster.
Automatic gear, 78000 KM
A few observations:

- Softtop can only be operated manually
- Rear spoiler doesn't lift
- Headlights are a bit blurry
- car has some minor butts - considering paint job
- rims are painted black- considering buying (original) rims

Asking 5500 USD........

any hints, tips or other comments?

Thanks,
Tom
 

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Old 04-20-2017, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom61
Hey guys.
I am exploring the option of buying a yellow 2005 Crossfire Roadster.
Automatic gear, 78000 KM
A few observations:

- Softtop can only be operated manually
- Rear spoiler doesn't lift
- Headlights are a bit blurry
- car has some minor butts - considering paint job
- rims are painted black- considering buying (original) rims

Asking 5500 USD........

any hints, tips or other comments?

Thanks,
Tom
How easy is it to get Mercedes spares in your area?
Looks like a lot of potentially expensive problems, how much for the bodywork.
Say a possible $800 to $1,000 for the top. Is it worth it and how much would it be worth if it was fixed? Is the interior OK?
 
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Old 04-20-2017, 03:10 PM
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- Mercedes parts are relatively easy to get.
- I estimated the paint job at 2000 USD
- Interior is in good condition

Is it worth it? I don't know...
Not sure what the market value is elsewhere.
Here in Qatar there are only 2 Crossfires registered, which makes it hard to estimate a realistic value.

Tx Tom
 
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Old 04-21-2017, 03:04 PM
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Had the car inspected today.
Although it needs some work..... it seems to be in a good condition
final price: 4400 USD
 
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Had the car inspected today.
Although it needs some work..... it seems to be in a good condition
final price: 4400 USD
I would think it's probably a good buy at $4400, considering there are only 2 in the country !
 
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Old 04-22-2017, 10:31 PM
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Save your money and buy cheap booze?
 

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