SPX
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Been perusing the forum off and on for a while and thought it was time to join 'officially'...
Anyway, a bit about me; I've owned ten AMG's in the past and have always flirted with a Maserati QP on more than one occasion (more like twenty!) but my lack of knowledge with them unsettles me a little bit but I think I about ready to take the plunge; currently running a 2011 Mercedes C220 CDI Sport estate as an "inbetweener" until I find the right one and make a commitment to buy.
So.... Budget is mid teens i.e. up to £17k-18k.Even though I would prefer to buy from a fellow enthusiast I've noted that the prices seem to be all over the place; seems to be private sellers asking for more than car dealers (with a warranty for piece of mind) in some cases.
Also what should I be looking for with regards specification, what are the must haves? Which gearbox is preferred, the DuoSelect or the later ZF? Are there any common issues I should be aware of? I've noted that the clutch replacements seem to be a common (relatively regular) cost? When did Bluetooth become standard, I've seen a few early ones with hideous Parrot kits on display?
Any help or advice greatly received.
Anyway, a bit about me; I've owned ten AMG's in the past and have always flirted with a Maserati QP on more than one occasion (more like twenty!) but my lack of knowledge with them unsettles me a little bit but I think I about ready to take the plunge; currently running a 2011 Mercedes C220 CDI Sport estate as an "inbetweener" until I find the right one and make a commitment to buy.
So.... Budget is mid teens i.e. up to £17k-18k.Even though I would prefer to buy from a fellow enthusiast I've noted that the prices seem to be all over the place; seems to be private sellers asking for more than car dealers (with a warranty for piece of mind) in some cases.
Also what should I be looking for with regards specification, what are the must haves? Which gearbox is preferred, the DuoSelect or the later ZF? Are there any common issues I should be aware of? I've noted that the clutch replacements seem to be a common (relatively regular) cost? When did Bluetooth become standard, I've seen a few early ones with hideous Parrot kits on display?
Any help or advice greatly received.
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