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Man tried to purchase second-hand Mercedes-Benz for $45K before realizing the dealer was hiding something big from him

  • A man tried to buy a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 for $45,000
  • He found hidden damages, including repainted panels and a cracked bumper
  • It’s important to be cautious when buying cars from car dealers

Published on Oct 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary

Last updated on Oct 24, 2024 at 3:29 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

The story of this guy and his encounter with a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 is a lesson about not blindly trusting a car seller the next time you’re out looking for a car

This beautiful car was advertised for $45,000 by a dealer.

At first glance, it seemed like a great deal – the car had a white-on-white design, making it very appealing.

On top of that, the dealer claimed it had a clean Carfax and no accidents. Everything sounded perfect.

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Man almost purchases second-hand Mercedes-Benz CLS 63

This entire story was shared on YouTube by Exotic Car Hacks, and it’s a lesson for everyone to only buy a second-hand car with complete knowledge about the vehicle and its history.

Before the car was listed at the dealership, the man had found the exact same car for $33,000 from the previous owner.

The price jump immediately raised suspicion, but that was only the beginning of his discoveries.

As he started his inspections, he found that the car had been in several accidents – completely the opposite of what the dealer claimed.

Other contradictions arose when it was discovered that six panels, including the front fender, door, and rear bumper, had been repainted.

Especially the front bumper looked completely off, which was cracked and poorly repaired.

Additionally, the wheels were curbed, and the brakes had stains, adding more to the dealer’s lies.

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The dealer lied despite the strict rules in Pennsylvania

However, despite the clear signs of the car’s poor condition, the dealer was audacious enough to claim it was in new condition.

This came despite knowing the fact that in Pennsylvania, it is illegal for dealers to hide accident details from buyers.

Mercedes-Benz with hidden details
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The man finally decided not to buy the car, realizing the dealer was hiding important details to make extra money.

It’s a lesson not just for the guy but for all of us who might trust dealers too casually.

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Meet Daksh: Not your typical pro, but definitely a pro at being fascinated by supercars, tech, and all things futuristic. When he's not nose-deep in work, catch him glued to anime screens or lost in the pages of a good book.