Top 5 Mercedes Models with ‘Bulletproof’ Depreciation Rates
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It’s a buyers market for most Mercedes-AMG models, but we’ve seen a few that seemingly never lose value.
While we always like news about new AMG models, it’s the older ones that arguably keep our site chugging along. Affordable W211’s, epic W204s and more all make MBWorld a gathering point of like-minded enthusiasts and trusted advice. However, while those cars are attainable and see depreciation, certain AMG models do not.
Rarity will be a common theme here, as low(er) volume models are more desirable and often remain low mileage, too. and, there’s even some that aren’t really an AMG, but the ethos is the same. So which our our picks for the top value-holding AMG’s? Let’s take a look.
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1. SL65 AMG Black Series
Arguably one of AMG’s last v12 monsters, the SL65 AMG Black series always ranks high when it comes to asking price. A quick search of classified find that boutique resellers are still asking about a quarter million. but then again you get a bespoke AMG, with Car and Driver noting only 350 units being made. Compare that to its lesser, ‘regular’ SL65 AMG, which you can get for 1/10th the price.
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2. Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series
Continuing with the Black Series, the very first special edition AMG is also noteworthy. The CLK63 AMG Black Series essentially debuted the M156 engine to the world, and was the most extreme C209 to ever legally hit the US shores. This one requires low miles to keep its value. A Hemming’s search sees a few listed for about $80,000. But the 1,600 mile example pictured above sold for $95,000 on Bring-A-Trailer.
