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2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?

FlatSixGuy792Community StarterJul 6, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43Philadelphia
Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price. What repairs or detailing usually pay back and what should just be disclosed?
apr
6.03
location
Philadelphia
trade in
ppi planned
term months
48
asking price
69000
dealer doc fee
899
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NewCarFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 6, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 price probably got worse. Then the comparison gets honest. Just my two cents from doing this recently. If the title is messy I'm out, full stop.
WrenchHunter732Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 6, 2026permalink
I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 numbers without them. Do that before you talk monthly again. Did the worksheet show tax yet? Going to re-read the worksheet tonight.
ManualMiles4Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 6, 2026permalink
I'd slow the salesperson down here. I would not wire money until I've seen the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 and the title situation in person or via a trusted PPI. That's the part that actually changes the decision. This is from a 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 in Philadelphia. Stop there until you know. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
NewCarNomadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 7, 2026permalink
I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. 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. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. Sleeping on the number either way.
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