When I started in the car wholesale business in my 20's I wanted to buy and drive amazing sporty cars. After realizing why they were being sold at the auction and learning they were the best looking car on the flatbed after they broke, I realized that owning a modest reliable daily driver was the wisest thing to do.
I have a 2011 Audi TT Quattro S Line w/142K miles. 2.0 TFSI & a 6 speed automatic transmission. Since August 2021 this car has been a daily driver, driven to Mexico 6 times, drove it from Arizona to Indiana & Louisiana for my job, dodging traffic on I-10W, & outran (stoplight to stoplight), a new Charger Hemi RT w/392, a VW Golf GTI & more Dodge RAM hemi's than I can count. Yes, its had maintenance; oil leaks fixed, struts, brakes, etc., but still drives great and fast.
I've had a S550 04 and an 08. Mercedes is ahead of the game every year with tech. You got a good deal. Like you said you can always repair anything that breaks. Good luck with it! Enjoy. I'm currently excitedly looking for 2016 or 2017 S63 AMG.
From Steve up in MD--Great review on the Mercedes. My favorite part was when you said something about if you owned one when new--"You were it!!!" You definitely are pleased with your newest auction prize--what a deal you will make on this one!
One needs to budget for repairs for these....simple issues like leaks can be quite expensive due to the labor. As was mentioned the suspension can set you back quite a bit to replace the factory set up.
You'd almost be right, if not 98% of them are already driven into the ground, repairs are still the same if not more like when they were a new $80k car and especially the expensive ones are regularly passed on to the next owner. So the 3rd or 5th guy is likely looking at another $10k+ to make it sound again.
Selling me on S550 MB. Watched black on black one from old lady's late husband get detailed for consignment but @ 29K with less than 100K. Shop owner said windows were bullet proof! Mint leather interior and paint. You have a STEAL there!
HEY, you're doing a great job buying from dealer auctions and actually making a good profit Those 2.0T AUDIS have a pretty shitty reputation for burning oil and blowing up, apparently a big recall on them Lucky for you, you don't have to marry them, just pass them on ! TOO MANY GUYS buying Copart and IAA are lucky to make what you do, instead they lose their asses on those questionable wrecks full of problems
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When I started in the car wholesale business in my 20's I wanted to buy and drive amazing sporty cars. After realizing why they were being sold at the auction and learning they were the best looking car on the flatbed after they broke, I realized that owning a modest reliable daily driver was the wisest thing to do.
I have a 2011 Audi TT Quattro S Line w/142K miles. 2.0 TFSI & a 6 speed automatic transmission. Since August 2021 this car has been a daily driver, driven to Mexico 6 times, drove it from Arizona to Indiana & Louisiana for my job, dodging traffic on I-10W, & outran (stoplight to stoplight), a new Charger Hemi RT w/392, a VW Golf GTI & more Dodge RAM hemi's than I can count. Yes, its had maintenance; oil leaks fixed, struts, brakes, etc., but still drives great and fast.
Shalom Conner! Love the videos keep up the great work.
Car Wizard channel just did a great breakdown video on S550 4matic
I've had a S550 04 and an 08. Mercedes is ahead of the game every year with tech. You got a good deal. Like you said you can always repair anything that breaks. Good luck with it! Enjoy. I'm currently excitedly looking for 2016 or 2017 S63 AMG.
Euro cars, you can get burned real fast on them if you don't specialize/know them. Especially high mileage stuff.
From Steve up in MD--Great review on the Mercedes. My favorite part was when you said something about if you owned one when new--"You were it!!!" You definitely are pleased with your newest auction prize--what a deal you will make on this one!
One needs to budget for repairs for these....simple issues like leaks can be quite expensive due to the labor. As was mentioned the suspension can set you back quite a bit to replace the factory set up.
I own a 2012 and I love it such a dream to drive every time
You'd almost be right, if not 98% of them are already driven into the ground, repairs are still the same if not more like when they were a new $80k car and especially the expensive ones are regularly passed on to the next owner. So the 3rd or 5th guy is likely looking at another $10k+ to make it sound again.
Selling me on S550 MB. Watched black on black one from old lady's late husband get detailed for consignment but @ 29K with less than 100K. Shop owner said windows were bullet proof! Mint leather interior and paint. You have a STEAL there!
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I love the show my friend.
Those Audi cars have a distinct smell in them all 🤷🏼♂️
HEY, you're doing a great job buying from dealer auctions and actually making a good profit
Those 2.0T AUDIS have a pretty shitty reputation for burning oil and blowing up, apparently a big recall on them
Lucky for you, you don't have to marry them, just pass them on !
TOO MANY GUYS buying Copart and IAA are lucky to make what you do, instead they lose their asses on those questionable wrecks full of problems
Hi there.
I recently came across your youtube channel and was impressed by the quality of your content. However, after conducting a comprehensive analysis, I noticed there is room for improvement for your channel for getting more visitors and subscribers.
• Your video title, description needs to be improved.
• You need to use more relevant tags and keywords.
• You have to do SEO properly.
If you agree, I can share with you some opinions/suggestions about your youtube channel based on my many years of working experience in this sector.
I don’t want to bother you and interfere with work. Feel free to let me know if you are interested. I’ll be there for you.
Make the deals Great Again Conner. Smash that Like Button Folks. Smash it.
The difference between the 10 and the 15 is the engine.
The first repair on that Mercedes will be more than the asking price.
Put your feet build on
Define "weird part of America".... :-\
I’ll leave it up for interpretation this time
AUDI = an expensive Volkswagen