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Thinking of selling the C55. What should I ask for it?

Old Jan 7, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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Thinking of selling the C55. What should I ask for it?

I'm thinking of selling my 2005 C55. Currently has 77k miles. Silver with ash interior. Car has COMMAND, HID's and CLK front grille. Included will be a set of winter 17 inch C32 wheels with winter tires (1 season) and new Hankooks (still unmounted) for the stock 18 inch wheels. Recently had new front pads and rotors, valave cover gaskets, rear main seal, passenger seat sensor all replaced. Includes remaining warranty that expires 3/2013 or another 12k miles.

I'm thinking of asking $15,500.

Any thoughts?
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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Are you trying to give it away for a quick sell? Ask $20k and then take no less than $18k.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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I'm with 91RS. I would be in the $21k or even $21,5K and then go from there. The C55 is a great car and there is fewer and fewer of them each day!
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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ask 22k if you're in no hurry to sell it. i got offered 24k for mine today.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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I would ask $25k for mine!
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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Whats with everyone selling their c55
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Everything's for sale!
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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Wow, 15,5 is a new record lol. I would agree, min accept is 20k.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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I think that will sell quick at $15k... def don't lowball yourself unless time is pressing

I say use Mike's guidance and ask $21-22k and let the process run... GLWS!
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by F1Bobby
Everything's for sale!
Not mine!
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Yes, I am hoping for a quick sale. When I do officially put it up for sale, I am hoping to sell in a week or two. When I bought the car 2 years ago, I only paid $20,500 for it and I am now only the second owner. I am only selling it because I got the opportunity to buy a 2010 Lexus GS 450h with 19k miles for $30k.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Not mine!

Ok! Most things....
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 05Silver55AMG
Yes, I am hoping for a quick sale. When I do officially put it up for sale, I am hoping to sell in a week or two. When I bought the car 2 years ago, I only paid $20,500 for it and I am now only the second owner. I am only selling it because I got the opportunity to buy a 2010 Lexus GS 450h with 19k miles for $30k.
I'm with the others guys here - don't low ball the car or give it away, unless you've got money burning a hole in your pocket. It sounds to me like you got a "great deal" when you bought yours 2 years ago. Don't let that influence your view on what you can get for your car today. $15.5K for a C55 is incredible - considering what crap is out there in that price range.

Here's a thread on a guy who sold his for $22K three weeks ago:

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...y-c55-amg.html

Condition is critical of course. Assuming you keep yours mint, $15.5K just seems crazy cheap. Also, I think Michael K. just said he was offered $24K for his.

Good luck with the sale and the new car.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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looks clean! like the day i got my car... man i wish i needed another C55, cuz that's a great deal someone is about to get from you
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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Wow, 15,5 is a new record lol. I would agree, min accept is 20k.
Got mine for 15K last May after a bit of haggling It had 60K miles back then.
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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ask 22k if you're in no hurry to sell it. i got offered 24k for mine today.




Did you sell Mike???
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 05Silver55AMG
Yes, I am hoping for a quick sale. When I do officially put it up for sale, I am hoping to sell in a week or two. When I bought the car 2 years ago, I only paid $20,500 for it and I am now only the second owner. I am only selling it because I got the opportunity to buy a 2010 Lexus GS 450h with 19k miles for $30k.



Nice car, as reliable as a Timex watch BUT can you say boring???
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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just to clarify, i should add if the market price does drop it down near $15k again... holler at your boy (via PM)
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Newzchspy
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Did you sell Mike???
No,i hesitated (i know regret it) because they sold the e63 I wanted to get. I found another one though
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Haha, boring, yes. The wife's ML63 will have to do for a while.
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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Haha, boring, yes. The wife's ML63 will have to do for a while.
u got some nice wheels on that bad boy?
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