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2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it

ManualHunterCommunity StarterApr 7, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43Texas
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 31,000 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. What is the best remote-buy checklist before sending money? If I figure it out I will update the thread.
apr
1.48
location
Texas
ppi planned
term months
72
asking price
49000
dealer addons
3995
dealer doc fee
85
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TowEnthusiast182Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 7, 2026permalink
The trap is a pretty payment hiding a worse car price. If one piece looks too good on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. That's the part that actually changes the decision. That's the whole play. I'll update if anything new shows up.
TowEnthusiast182Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 7, 2026permalink
I'd slow the salesperson down here. If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 price probably got worse. That's the part that actually changes the decision. That's the whole play. If the VIN lookup is clean I'm still doing PPI.
BoxerBuilder54Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 8, 2026permalink
Same neighborhood, different next step: Ask for out-the-door on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. Do that before you talk monthly again. On “amg c43 — buying a car 1,200,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 in Texas with 31,000 miles. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. That's my plan before I call anyone.
TowEnthusiast182Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 8, 2026permalink
Compare apples to apples or you'll get spun. Ask for out-the-door on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. Stop there until you know. Sleeping on the number either way.
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