FS: 2005 C55 for Sale
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2005 C55
FS: 2005 C55 for Sale
Well guys, it is with great sadness that I must part with my beloved C55, as I am relocating overseas shortly. It has given me lots of smiles and enjoyment, hope someone will appreciate he as much as I did. I still plan on surfing the forum of course!
Please feel free to PM or call me at 917-549-2959 with any questions, or if you would like the carfax report.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ice=&cardist=0
Please feel free to PM or call me at 917-549-2959 with any questions, or if you would like the carfax report.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ice=&cardist=0
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The values have tanked because the cars are getting older, are beat up high mileage cars with stories.
A low mileage, well maintained example should go for a premium. The right cars attract the true enthusiasts, and they always value the car over a few more thousand dollars. Leave the bottom feeder cars and their prices for the bottom feeder buyers.
A low mileage, well maintained example should go for a premium. The right cars attract the true enthusiasts, and they always value the car over a few more thousand dollars. Leave the bottom feeder cars and their prices for the bottom feeder buyers.
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The values have tanked because the cars are getting older, are beat up high mileage cars with stories.
A low mileage, well maintained example should go for a premium. The right cars attract the true enthusiasts, and they always value the car over a few more thousand dollars. Leave the bottom feeder cars and their prices for the bottom feeder buyers.
A low mileage, well maintained example should go for a premium. The right cars attract the true enthusiasts, and they always value the car over a few more thousand dollars. Leave the bottom feeder cars and their prices for the bottom feeder buyers.
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The values have tanked because the cars are getting older, are beat up high mileage cars with stories.
A low mileage, well maintained example should go for a premium. The right cars attract the true enthusiasts, and they always value the car over a few more thousand dollars. Leave the bottom feeder cars and their prices for the bottom feeder buyers.
A low mileage, well maintained example should go for a premium. The right cars attract the true enthusiasts, and they always value the car over a few more thousand dollars. Leave the bottom feeder cars and their prices for the bottom feeder buyers.
I can only hope that the C32's and C55's become collectors items someday.
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Sure, they should, but they don't. AMG W203 values have tanked. Believe me, I wish that it was not true.
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Not gonna happen at that price. Nice car, but it won't move unless it's priced in the low 30's. Ask me how I know
Just friendly advice if you want it sold. These cars have plumeted in value. Absolutely awesome cars though. Good luck on the sale.
Just friendly advice if you want it sold. These cars have plumeted in value. Absolutely awesome cars though. Good luck on the sale.
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2005 C55
The values have tanked because the cars are getting older, are beat up high mileage cars with stories.
A low mileage, well maintained example should go for a premium. The right cars attract the true enthusiasts, and they always value the car over a few more thousand dollars. Leave the bottom feeder cars and their prices for the bottom feeder buyers.
A low mileage, well maintained example should go for a premium. The right cars attract the true enthusiasts, and they always value the car over a few more thousand dollars. Leave the bottom feeder cars and their prices for the bottom feeder buyers.
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Ahhhh.... it's always like that. Not only at ebay... but every where. When I was selling my E55 and C55, the ones who offered the most always needed financing and always couldn't get it 
Good luck getting it at that price again, though. I only got a tick under $40K and I sold it more than a month ago. A member here (Most-Wanted) didn't even get as good as I did for his lower mileage, as loaded '06 (not '05).
It's just sad that a car this good depreciates like that.... but looking at C63 raves, I'd suggest you sell it before C63 comes out.
Good luck!
Good luck getting it at that price again, though. I only got a tick under $40K and I sold it more than a month ago. A member here (Most-Wanted) didn't even get as good as I did for his lower mileage, as loaded '06 (not '05).
It's just sad that a car this good depreciates like that.... but looking at C63 raves, I'd suggest you sell it before C63 comes out.
Good luck!
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I truly hope someone will appreciate your C55 for what it really is. These cars definitely deserve better. There is no reason for such depreciation on such a fine automobile. Mine has only been gone a few days and I do miss it. Best of luck. This car will make someone very, very happy.
At least until I mod my 535xi 
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Hello, just an fyi, I just bought a C55 with 14K miles fully loaded w/nav, black/black, abosolutely mint for 37,500. I think you need to reconsider your approach. These cars are as unique as the people who buy them. Some ideas I think could help are: consider buying an extended warranty so that it could be transferred to the next owner (who wants to buy this amazing car if they can't afford to fix it), also, consider going through a 3rd party, like a consignment set up, so the buyer doesn't develop any preconceived notions as to how the car was driven or maintained. Stop making your ads so personal "only done by me..." because nobody cares, you could be a clueless moron for all we know, make it as neutral as possible and for god sakes, take a picture of it in nature, not in front of your house or in some low lit parking garage. At this point your car is a model and has to be neutral enough so the buyer can imagine owning the C55, and not "your" C55. In other words ad some class to the way the car is presented because anyone buying a used car for that kind of money has some level of class. Just my .02
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But you still miss one fact.... the current market is very soft and AMG is not that popular. Heck, when I was selling my E55, some people even asked why I asked way above E320 (~$13K market price vs. low 20's for E55) and when I was selling my C55, some buyers were comparing it to C320, G35, etc. 99% of prospective buyers who looked at my cars even concern w/ how gas guzzler a V8 could be.... 
It would be different if we're selling M3's.... especially in CA.
But I agree to some extent to your points, though.... even though taking good pictures of the car w/ good background is certainly more appealing. Not because the prospective buyers have "class".... but because good and detailed pictures do always help the sale.
It would be different if we're selling M3's.... especially in CA.
But I agree to some extent to your points, though.... even though taking good pictures of the car w/ good background is certainly more appealing. Not because the prospective buyers have "class".... but because good and detailed pictures do always help the sale.
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LET C32 2002
The values have tanked because the cars are getting older, are beat up high mileage cars with stories.
A low mileage, well maintained example should go for a premium. The right cars attract the true enthusiasts, and they always value the car over a few more thousand dollars. Leave the bottom feeder cars and their prices for the bottom feeder buyers.
A low mileage, well maintained example should go for a premium. The right cars attract the true enthusiasts, and they always value the car over a few more thousand dollars. Leave the bottom feeder cars and their prices for the bottom feeder buyers.
There are certain cars that hold their value better but unfortunately our cars don't
....what you see advertised is messing with the good and well treated cars also.....when you buy it new they lose alot also after a while. Back in 2002 I would never consider buying a AMG but a few years later depending on model they are within a comfortable range. I seen guys pickup a 2004 C32 for less then 30,000.00 out the door with extended waranty.....sad but true! There are forum members that have their cars maxed out with mods but really those mods might just help to keep the car price within 2k better but its like 5-10k spent on mods
. I didn't know alot of the C32 and with what I read here I knew the prices people are selling them at and I knew I needed warranty.....some guys here sold premium treated C32/55 and still loose in those deals....so JGSX is right.
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i've always thought the C55 would be a great car to own one day...small and nimble, and same engine as my E55. the good/bad news is that i paid high teens for my 2001 pristine E55 with 80k miles and it's probably worth $16-18k now in the open market w/ 93k miles. of course, i would never sell it at this price...it's worth more to me than the cash. therefore, as much as it'd be great to have a C55, even at $30k-ish it'll be hard for me to justify that it's 2x the the car that i'm currently driving.
overall, i think the key is to just enjoy whatever you're driving.
have a great wknd all
overall, i think the key is to just enjoy whatever you're driving.
have a great wknd all
