Need Some Advice 2012 Equus

[10genesis]

I need some help making a decision purchasing a pre-owned 2012 Signature
with 20K miles. The car is in great condition, what bothers me is that the Carfax shows a rear end accident with no frame damage. A Mercedes Benz dealer has the car, according to the dealer they are telling me that it was minor rear bumper damage. I can buy the car for 35K, any advice?
Thanks

 

[Mark_888]

I wouldn't worry about a minor accident, if that is actually what happened. Since MB dealer seems to know happened, I am assuming they have some documentation of exactly what got repaired, so I would ask them for that (maybe get the name and phone number of the previous owner). But make sure the car drives straight.

Some early 2012 5.0 engines on the Genesis have had excess oil consumption, so I would try and see if you can do an test drive and oil test for at least 1,000miles before you purchase.

 

[PMCErnie]

I wouldn't worry about a minor accident, if that is actually what happened. Since MB dealer seems to know happened, I am assuming they have some documentation of exactly what got repaired, so I would ask them for that (maybe get the name and phone number of the previous owner). But make sure the car drives straight.

Some early 2012 5.0 engines on the Genesis have had excess oil consumption, so I would try and see if you can do an test drive and oil test for at least 1,000miles before you purchase.

A 1,000 mile test drive?

 

[Mark_888]

A 1,000 mile test drive?

He could negotiate a 3 day test drive and then hit the highway for a weekend trip.

 

[sandy]

I think it's a good deal. While I've never dealt with CarMax, I believe their "no-haggle" price is a fair proxy for true market value and they list a 2012 Equus with 22k miles for $39,000. Good luck.

 

[drpearso]

A 1,000 mile test drive?

ERNIE - LOL, 1000 MILES!!!! That would be great if they allowed that. I sure as heck would have needed that, actually maybe 200 miles would have worked if sustained driving. Regards, Dan.