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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): WDDGF8BB3CR200418
Year: 2012
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: C-Class
Trim: C300 4MATIC
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
Drive Type: ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player
Mileage: 6,326
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Sub Model: C300 4MATIC
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: ARTIC WHITE
Interior Color: ALMOND MB-TEX
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Harrison Auto Sales
12451
Rt. 30
Irwin, PA 15642
PRESENTS
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2012 Mercedes Benz C300 4Matic
"All Wheel Drive"
Premium I Package
Command Single Disc Package
Factory Navigation
Optional "Sport Sedan" Body Styling
Factory Optional Panorama Dual Moon-Roof
Optional 18" AMG 7-spoke Alloy wheel
2-Owner Mercedes....You Know The
Difference
**Carfax Certified!!..Buy With Confidence!!**
****Only 6,376 Actual Miles!!****
Serviced........Inspected
Bumper-to-Bumper Full Factory Warranty
A "NO RISK" PURCHASE HERE ON EBAY
YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!
Aggressively "PRICED RIGHT" To Sell
Fast!!
Original MSRP$44,780.00
Why Pay New Mercedes Dealership Prices??
You Buy For Wholesale $$ Here On Ebay
DON'T WAIT & MISS OUT!!
BUY-IT-NOW!!!
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ME AND ASK WHAT THE RESERVE
PRICE OF THIS AUCTION IS. I HAVE BEEN OVERWHELMED BY EMAILS WITH THIS
QUESTION. AS A SELLER FOR OVER 12-YEARS ON EBAY I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS
THINKING....IT IS MY POLICY NOT TO DISCLOSE THE RESERVE PRICE ON MY
AUCTIONS. ALL MY VEHICLES ARE PRICED VERY FAIRLY & ALSO VERY
COMPETITIVELY. THANK-YOU FOR YOU UNDERSTANDING IN REGARDS TO THIS
PROCEDURE.
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2012 Mercedes C300
4Matic
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ONLY 6,376 ACTUAL MILES!!......SERVICED WITH NEW STATE INSPECTION &
EMISSION!!
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WHY
DO WE DO PRIVATE AUCTIONS?
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As you can see by our feedback, Harrison Auto Sales is a
recognized & trusted seller here on Ebay for the last 12 years. This simply means we have completed
many, many auctions with very favorable feedback. Based on our years
of selling experience on eBay, we have seen many ways in which people try
to get around the rules and fees of eBay. One thing that these other
people do is email and harass bidders of our auctions trying to get them
to buy their cars and in many instances those automobiles aren't even
listed on eBay. The only way that we can protect our bidders and
ensure them a positive experience is to do a private auction. In
fact, eBay even recommended this to us. All that this does is
protect the bidders identity from unwanted solicitation. As you can
see from our more than 1000 positive
feedback history, we have nothing to hide. We are simply doing this
to make your eBay experience with Harrison Auto Sales as pleasurable as
possible.
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MAKE
SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE PICTURES BELOW!!
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WELCOME ALL
E-BAYER'S..........HARRISON AUTO SALES IS PLEASED TO OFFER THIS GREAT
OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE & AFFORDABLE
MERCEDES BENZ AUTOMOBILES ON THE ROAD TODAY!!!......THE C300 4Matic SEDAN....THIS
WAS A LOCAL MERCEDES THAT WAS A NEW CAR DEALER
TRADE-IN....PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THIS QUALITY MERCEDES WITH SOME
RE-SCUFFLED AUCTION VEHICLE LIKE OTHER DEALERS ARE SELLING HERE ON
EBAY!!........I SELL ONLY PREMIUM MERCHANDISE HERE ON EBAY AT VERY
REASONABLE PRICES!
BELOW IS A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER SHOWING
ALL OPTIONS AND EQUIPMENT:
THIS CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...AND IT IS READY FOR MANY MILES OF DRIVING PLEASURE FOR
YOU!!!........AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE MANY INTERIOR PICTURES THE
INTERIOR SURFACES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...............BUY WITH
CONFIDENCE....CHECK OUR FEEDBACK!!!....WE WANT TO EXCEED ALL OF OUR
CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATIONS!!!......I DO NOT BELIEVE IN LONG
DESCRIPTIONS HERE ON EBAY...THERE IS A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE
EQUIPMENT LISTED BELOW AND MANY PICTURES SO YOU CAN HAVE A VIRTUAL TOUR
OF THIS FINE AUTOMOBILE....IF YOU WOULD HAVE ANY FURTHER
QUESTIONS....FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT
BRAD@HARRISONAUTOS.COM AND I
WILL BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL EMAILS AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE...THANK YOU
FOR YOUR INTEREST AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING!!!
****VERY IMPORTANT...PLEASE READ
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH****
P.S. WE LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT WE WELCOME PRE-BUY
INSPECTIONS. I AM SURE THAT YOU WILL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE
CONDITION OF THIS VEHICLE. AS MANY KNOW ALREADY...THERE ARE MANY
VEHICLES FOR SALE BOTH IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY & ON THE INTERNET.
I SELL ONLY TOP QUALITY, "PREMIUM"
MERCHANDISE AND THIS IS WHAT I FEEL SETS ME, MY PRODUCT, AND MY
DEALERSHIP APART FROM ALL OTHERS. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO TALK WITH
OTHERS THAT HAVE MADE A PURCHASE FROM ME AND YOU WILL SEE THERE IS A
DIFFERENCE!! I FEEL THIS SHOULD PUT CONFIDENCE IN THE
BUYERS HERE ON EBAY...IF THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE OR THE
PRODUCT I WOULD NOT ENCOURAGE THIS....I WANT ALL MY CUSTOMERS TO BE
HAPPY WITH THEIR PURCHASE FROM ME.
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ALSO.....AS YOU CAN SEE WE HAVE ADDED
A BUY-IT-NOW OPTION TO THIS AUCTION.......IF YOU LIKE, YOU CAN USE THIS
TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS OR BEFORE ANOTHER SMART
& EDUCATED E-BAYER GETS A GREAT DEAL ON THIS VEHICLE...BEFORE
CHOOSING THIS OPTION PLEASE HAVE
ALL OF YOUR FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS IN ORDER.....WE MAKE BUYING A CAR THE MOST PLEASURABLE AND
HASSLE FREE THAT YOU WILL FIND ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET.
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO
PURCHASE A VEHICLE FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY AT A TREMENDOUS
SAVINGS!!!.........THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT DEAL FOR THE RIGHT
PERSON!!
AS ALWAYS PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END
THIS AUCTION AT ANYTIME AS WE ARE IN THE RETAIL AUTOMOBILE
INDUSTRY.....BUT ONCE THE RESERVE HAS BEEN MET HERE ON EBAY THE
VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER BE FOR SALE AT OUR RETAIL LOCATION AND WILL BE
SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER HERE ON EBAY....BID EARLY!!!!...BID TO WIN!!!
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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK OVER A COMPLETE LIST OF
THE OPTIONS LISTED BELOW AND PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE ALL OUR PICTURES
UPLOAD. WE TRY TO BE VERY SPECIFIC AND TAKE TIME TO LIST ALL THE
OPTIONS. ALSO WE MAKE A HABIT OF DRIVING ALL OUR VEHICLES WHILE THEY ARE
LISTED TO MAKE SURE THAT AT THE END OF THE AUCTION AND AT THE TIME
OF DELIVERY ALL VEHICLES WILL BE 100% AND READY TO GO...SO WHAT THIS
MEANS IS TO EXPECT UP TO 500 OR SO MORE MILES ON THE VEHICLE THAN WHAT
IS LISTED IN THE AUCTION...WE WANT ALL OUR CUSTOMERS TO BE HAPPY ONES. ALSO
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BY WHICH WE SELL OUR
VEHICLES HERE ON EBAY...THESE TERMS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE AND IF YOU CANNOT
STAY WITHIN THESE GUIDELINES THEN WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY ASK YOU NOT TO
BID ON OUR VEHICLES.....GOOD LUCK AND ALWAYS HAPPY BIDDING |
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2012 MERCEDES "C300" MODEL -
4MATIC.....................ALL WHEEL DRIVE -
EXTERIOR.................ARCTIC
WHITE -
INTERIOR..................ALMOND
LEATHER W/BURL WALNUT WOOD TRIM -
7 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -
CRUISE CONTROL -
DRIVER'S SIDE & PASSENGER AIR BAGS -
AIR CONDITIONING -
POWER WINDOWS -
POWER DOOR LOCKS -
DUAL POWER MIRRORS -
MULTI-FUNCTION TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL -
DUAL POWER AND "HEATED" SEATS.....DRIVER &
PASSENGER SIDE -
DRIVER'S SIDE 3 POSITION MEMORY SEAT WITH
4 WAY POWER LUMBAR -
DUAL CLIMATE CONTROL -
AM/FM STEREO....W/CD CHANGER & IPOD ADAPTER & 10GB HARD DRIVE -
HARMON KARDON SOUND SYSTEM -
BLUETOOTH CAPABILITY -
RAIN SENSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS -
FACTORY NAVIGATION -
FACTORY GLASS POWER
DUAL SUN-ROOF -
18" AMG 7-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -
BALANCE OF THE
MERCEDES BENZ BUMPER-TO-BUMPER FACTORY WARRANTY....4YEARS OR 50,000 MILES....BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!!!...NO
RISK PURCHASE HERE ON EBAY!!! -
BUYER IS
RESPONSIBLE TO VERIFY WARRANTY EXPIRATION & COVERAGE'S AND ALL
LISTED EQUIPMENT -
SERVICED AND PENNSYLVANIA
STATE & EMISSION TESTED!! -
ONLY 6,376 ACTUAL MILES!!!! -
AND MUCH MUCH MORE.......
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MAKE
SURE THAT YOU ARE BUYING A QUALITY VEHICLE!!!
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If you wish to purchase a carfax please go to: http://www.carfax.com/
Also, check the value of this vehicle at:
http://kbb.com
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is:
WDDGF8BB3CR200418
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BUYER
COSTS
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PENNSYLVANIA
BUYER
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6
- 7% Sales Tax (depending on the county of residence)
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$22.50
Title Fee
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$36.50
License Plate Fee for Cars (trucks are based on weight)
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$
6.00 Registration Transfer Fee
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$100.00
Documentary Fee
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OUT OF STATE
BUYER
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Tax,
Title, and License Fees Paid in Your State of Residence
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$170.00
This includes the documentary fee, 30-day temporary tag, overnight
all paperwork to your address & return overnight envelope to return
paperwork to Harrison auto. This also includes complimentary
Transportation from either the Pittsburgh International airport,
greyhound bus station, or the Amtrak train station. -
For ALL
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS (CANADA, OVERSEAS, AND ALL PURCHASES OUTSIDE
THE US) Your fees will total $195.00. This is not a negotiable fee.
These are the guidelines by which our vehicles are sold. Thank you
for your understanding and compliance with these regulations. -
PLEASE NOTE.....If you are paying by
check for this vehicle (cashier or certified) the title will be held
for 10-business days until all funds have been cleared through our
bank. There are no exceptions made. If you want the title for your
new vehicle at the time of delivery full payment must be made prior
to pick-up by bank wire transfer. Please remember the temporary tag
that is issued at the time of delivery is good for 30-days until you
register your vehicle in the state you live in.....thank you for
your understanding in this matter.
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TERMS
OF SALE
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The
following represents the terms and conditions for every one of our
vehicles listed on eBay. If you can't stay within these guidelines
please do not bid on the vehicle as these terms are non-negotiable.
We require a $1,000 non-refundable partial payment within 24 hours of the close
of the auction and full payment within 7 days. We prefer the
deposit to be made by wire transfer. We will ONLY
accept certified bank checks, cashiers checks, money orders, or wire
transfers for the final and full payment of the vehicle. If you
are planning to finance this vehicle, please ensure that the approval is
in place before bidding. If you need financing assistance, you can contact
our finance department at
brad@harrisonautos.com. We do reserve the right to end this auction at anytime.
GOVERNING LAW; FORUM SELECTION. This
agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Pennsylvania,
without reference to its conflict of laws principals. All disputes
arising out of this agreement shall be subject to exclusive jurisdiction
and venue of the Pennsylvania state courts of Allegheny County,
Pennsylvania (or, if there is exclusive federal jurisdiction, the United
States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania), and the
parties hereby consent to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of these
courts. |
FINANCING YOUR VEHICLE |
Please be sure to have financing arranged before the
end of the auction. |
PICKING
UP YOUR VEHICLE
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All
vehicles will be picked up at out retail location just outside of
downtown Pittsburgh. We are conveniently located near the
Pittsburgh International Airport, the Greyhound Bus Station, and the
Amtrak Train Station. As a courtesy to all of our eBay customers,
we would be happy to pick you up from any of these locations at no
charge. Please be sure to communicate your travel plans to us by
emailing us at
brad@harrisonautos.com
so that we can make sure that we make your trip a pleasant one.
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SHIPPING
YOUR VEHICLE
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For those that do not pick up vehicle from our
retail location, all associated costs with shipping the vehicle is
the sole responsibility of the buyer. A good resource to estimate
and arrange shipment is Dependable Auto Shippers.
You can contact Brad Simon at 1-888-871-8590. As an
alternative you can click the link at the end of this paragraph to get a
quote as well. Please do NOT
e-mail us and ask for shipping rates or for us to arrange shipping as
this is the only part of the transaction that is the sole responsibility
of the buyer. For an accurate quote from the shipping companies,
every vehicle will be picked up at our retail location at 12451 Route
30, Irwin, PA 15642.
Get a free quote for shipping
your new vehicle. Follow this link...
http://www.das.com Or
you can contact United Auto Shippers at
www.unitedautotransporter.com and their phone number is 817-847-6474
and please ask for Connie. She is our contact person there. |
WARRANTY
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Our
vehicles are sold AS-IS unless otherwise stated that it is still
under factory warranty. If possible, we will provide an in-service
date of the vehicle for sale, the length of factory warranty, and the
expiration date of the factory warranty. Most of our vehicles are
eligible for an after market warranty offered through Guardian. If
you are interested if this vehicle is eligible and the associated cost,
just drop us an email at
brad@harrisonautos.com.
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VEHICLE
CONDITION AND DISCLAIMER
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We
take great pride in selling the finest of pre-owned vehicles.
However, please remember that you a bidding on a pre-owned
vehicle. All pre-owned vehicles may or may not have chips, dings,
dents, scratches, scrapes, or imperfections due to normal everyday use
by the previous owner. We try our best to describe our
vehicles as honest and accurately as possible. A significant
percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals as we
make sure that all of our customers are happy. We encourage all
bidders to view the vehicle before bidding at our retail location.
We also welcome pre-buy inspections as well. If you have any
questions or wish to make arrangements to view a vehicle, just drop us
an email at
brad@harrisonautos.com.
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WHO
IS HARRISON AUTO SALES? WHY BUY FROM US?
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Harrison
Auto Sales has been a licensed independent automobile dealership in the
state of Pennsylvania. We are a member of PIADA
(Pennsylvania Independent Automobile Dealers Association) and the Better
Business Bureau. We have an excellent reputation for delivering
competitively priced high quality pre-owned vehicles. We take pride in the products that we sell and
strive to exceed our customers expectations. For many years, we
have satisfied all types of customers - from the refined tastes of
corporate executives to the distinguished style of today's professional
athletes, including many Pittsburgh Steelers. Harrison Auto Sales
is a name that you can trust to deliver your next top quality vehicle.
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CONTACTING
US
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We
are SERIOUS about selling this vehicle and we expect you to be SERIOUS
about buying this vehicle. All of our auctions are handled by
professionals that are experienced in distant purchases. Given
this, it is important that all communication concerning this vehicle is
sent to brad@harrisonautos.com.
You can expect a prompt reply to all questions that you may have or drop
us a note with your name and number and we will promptly call you.
Please do not call our dealership as they cannot handle these requests.
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IMPORTANT NOTE!!...........PLEASE READ CAREFULLY |
It is important to
read our description fully and do not assume anything. As these
are pre-owned vehicles, sometimes we do not receive all of the
accessories items that came with the car from the factory. For
example, extra keys, books & owners
manuals, remote entry key fobs, factory floor mats, tool
kits, cd cartridges, etc. We try very hard to include these items if
they have remained with the vehicle when we purchased it. Such items are
available at your local franchised dealership. If any of these items are
important to you.....please do not assume they are included with the
sale of this fine automobile.....instead make sure you email us @
brad@harrisonautos.com. In any
instance, we will not be responsible for any missing minor accessory.
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PICTURES!!!
PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!!
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Please
be patient while the 35
pictures
download. We try to provide as many pictures as possible to give
you a virtual tour of the vehicle. We feel that all of the
pictures give you a realistic visual of the quality of the
vehicle.
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PRICED RIGHT!!....DON'T MISS OUT!!
BUMPER-TO-BUMPER FULL
FACTORY WARRANTY!!...BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!!
TAKE A TRIP TO YOUR LOCAL
FRANCHISED MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP AND SEE IF YOU CAN BUY THE SAME VEHICLE I AM SELLING
FOR AT THIS PRICE....I PRICE MY VEHICLES RIGHT SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO THINK LONG
AND MAKE A HARD DECISION.....I MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU HERE ON EBAY!!
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM A
REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY....LOOK AT MY FEEDBACK AND SEE HOW I HAVE SATISFIED
MANY OTHER BUYERS HERE ON EBAY....YOUR SATISFACTION IS MY #1 GOAL!!!
HOOD AREA IS CLEAN & NOT ALL CHIPPED &
NICKED UP. I SELL ONLY PREMIUM MERCHANDISED HERE ON EBAY. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY.....HARRISON AUTO!!
NICE & STRAIGHT DOWN THE SIDES
LOOKS GREAT FROM EVERY ANGLE!!
NICE AND STRAIGHT
DISCLOSURE.......REAR BUMPER
HAS THIS SMALL IMPERFECTION & TOUCH UP. THIS REAR BUMPER COVER WILL BE
REFINISHED TO FACTORY CONDITION WHEN YOU COME TO PICK UP YOUR NEW
MERCEDES.....NOW HOW MANY DEALERS WOULD SHOW YOU THIS BEFORE & AFTER??? LOOK
AT MY FEEDBACK AND BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM HARRISON AUTO
FULL POWER EQUIPMENT
DRIVER'S SIDE MEMORY POWER SEAT
HARMON KARDON SOUND SYSTEM
REMOTE POWER TRUNK RELEASE
LEATHER INTERIOR IS IN NICE CONDITION
EXTREMELY LOW MILEAGE
ON THIS QUALITY MERCEDES BENZ
BALANCE OF FULL FACTORY WARRANTY
MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
FACTORY NAVIGATION
DUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
DUAL "HEATED"
FRONT SEATS
NON-SMOKER OWNED.........YOU KNOW THE
DIFFERENCE
OWNER'S MANUALS ARE PRESENT
PANORAMA GLASS POWER DUAL SUNROOF
REAR SEATS ARE ALSO IN GREAT CONDITION
THE "FAMOUS" MERCEDES
BENZ POWER PLANT
FACTORY AMG SPORT WHEELS
EXCELLENT TIRE TREAD
FRESH STATE INSPECTION
ORIGINAL VIN TAG ON THE DOOR
Aggressively "PRICED
RIGHT" To Sell Fast!!
DON'T WAIT & MISS
OUT!!....BUY-IT-NOW!!!
WE WELCOME PRE-BUY
INSPECTION...I AM SURE YOU WILL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE CONDITION OF
THIS VEHICLE
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class for Sale
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Auto blog
Sat, 02 Feb 2013
Last we heard, the Mercedes-Benz SLC had been put on indefinite hold, but now Car Magazine is reporting that the Porsche 911-fighting "Baby SLS" coupe could be on sale by 2015. Riding on a modified SLS AMG chassis, the smaller and lighter SLC could be priced in the sub-$100,000 price bracket. We'd already heard that the new car would feature conventional doors (instead of SLS-like gullwing doors), but this report focuses on some of the possible powertrains Mercedes-Benz is likely to use. At launch, the SLC could offer a pair of V8-powered models - a 485-horsepower SLC and a 585-hp SLC S - both being powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. About a year after launch, a new V6 model could emerge giving the SLC an estimated 333 horsepower and its lowest price point. It also sounds like the car's name hasn't been completely finalized as some people within Mercedes are favoring a return of the SLR name.
Mon, 25 Mar 2013
So you didn't really think Dartz Motorz was going to let the limited-production, 544-horsepower Mercedes 6x6 G63 AMG go without a challenge, did you? Picking up the gauntlet as only Dartz can, the Russian dream-makers have come up with the Sahara G-eopard, supposedly a special request from a buyer to make one of the 'standard' six-wheelers "more opulent and insane." That means the vehicle from the factory gets extended by about a foot (30 centimeters), coach doors in the rear, a "yacht floor" and air conditioning that runs on its own power source, Asanti 24-inch Gold Bullion wheels and a water dispenser with Russian diamonds, which the owner will need to fill the golden shishas (hookahs) in the portable smoking room. That's right, you heard the man: a portable smoking room. Where the occupants will retire when they're finished in the portable dining room. Of course. Yes, it will even have leopard spotting painted onto its nano-coating, and so much more. You can check out the press release below from the source. Try not to be jealous.
Mon, 08 Apr 2013
While every team on the Formula One grid is worried about making a good showing in this year's championship at the same time as they develop a brand-new car for next year's championship, Bernie Ecclestone and F1 circuit promoters have a different concern: how next year's cars will sound. The current cars use 2.4-liter, naturally-aspirated V8s that can reach 18,000 revolutions per minute and employ dual exhaust, next year's engine formula calls for 1.4-liter turbocharged V6s that are capped at 15,000 rpm and are constrained to a single exhaust outlet. Ecclestone and promoters like Ron Walker believe the new engines sound like lawnmowers and that the less thrilling audio will keep people from coming to races. If Walker's Australian Grand Prix really is shelling out almost $57 million to hold the race, every ticket counts. As a fix, according to a report in Autoweek, Ecclestone "suggests that the only way to guarantee [a good sound] may be to artificially adjust the tone of the V6s." However, neither the manufacturers nor the governing body of F1, the FIA, think there will be a problem. Ecclestone fears that if the manufacturers "don't get it right" they'll simply leave the sport, but the only three carmakers and engine builders left next year, Renault (its 2014 "power unit" is pictured), Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari are so embedded that it would stretch belief to think they'd leave the table over an audio hiccup - if said hiccup even occurs. And frankly, these issues always precede changes to engine formulas, as they did when the formula switched from V10 to V8; fans, though, are probably less focused on the engines and more on the mandated standardization of the sport and the spec-series overtones that have come with it. No one knows yet what next year's engines will sound like, but we've assembled a few videos below to help us all start guessing. The first is an engine check on an Eighties-era John Player Special Renault with a 1.5-liter V6 turbo, after that is Ayrton Senna qualifying in 1986 in the Lotus 98T that also had a 1.5-liter V6 turbo, then you'll find a short with a manufactured range of potential V6 engine notes, and then the sound of turbocharged V6 Indycars testing last year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Any, or none of them, could be Formula One's future.
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