current values. what happened?
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current values. what happened?
help me out here...
i have a black cl500...year 2001...miles 70k...excellent condition
can i get anything decent for this do you think?
what is current kbb or trade in do you think?
its such a shame the car was very expensive three years ago, now just glancing on ebay makes me shudder...
but i really am thinking of trading it for something less consuming and arrogant??lol
any opinions? appreciated.
i have a black cl500...year 2001...miles 70k...excellent condition
can i get anything decent for this do you think?
what is current kbb or trade in do you think?
its such a shame the car was very expensive three years ago, now just glancing on ebay makes me shudder...
but i really am thinking of trading it for something less consuming and arrogant??lol
any opinions? appreciated.
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Mercedes CL500
I've looked and compared prices with various CLs and can tell you one thing; Mileage and whether the car still has a valid warranty (Starkmark or extended warranty) appear to be the biggest factors in the price determination.
If you have a low mileage 2001 (50k miles or less) with Starmark still in effect, then you may be able to get close to the high $20k to low $30k range. If not, then you'll suffer big time due to the aforementioned factors and poor economy.
You are right, these cars were selling in $40ks and $50ks just a couple of years ago and it's certainly a shame to see a $100k car selling for just less than a third of its original cost after the engine having just been broken in.
If your car's in good running order without electrical/mechanical faults, I would keep the car for a little longer until the price stabilizes.
Just curious, what is a vehicle that's less consuming and more arrogant as you stated in your post?
Jon
If you have a low mileage 2001 (50k miles or less) with Starmark still in effect, then you may be able to get close to the high $20k to low $30k range. If not, then you'll suffer big time due to the aforementioned factors and poor economy.
You are right, these cars were selling in $40ks and $50ks just a couple of years ago and it's certainly a shame to see a $100k car selling for just less than a third of its original cost after the engine having just been broken in.
If your car's in good running order without electrical/mechanical faults, I would keep the car for a little longer until the price stabilizes.
Just curious, what is a vehicle that's less consuming and more arrogant as you stated in your post?
Jon
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2001,CL 500
I've looked and compared prices with various CLs and can tell you one thing; Mileage and whether the car still has a valid warranty (Starkmark or extended warranty) appear to be the biggest factors in the price determination.
If you have a low mileage 2001 (50k miles or less) with Starmark still in effect, then you may be able to get close to the high $20k to low $30k range. If not, then you'll suffer big time due to the aforementioned factors and poor economy.
You are right, these cars were selling in $40ks and $50ks just a couple of years ago and it's certainly a shame to see a $100k car selling for just less than a third of its original cost after the engine having just been broken in.
If your car's in good running order without electrical/mechanical faults, I would keep the car for a little longer until the price stabilizes.
Just curious, what is a vehicle that's less consuming and more arrogant as you stated in your post?
Jon
If you have a low mileage 2001 (50k miles or less) with Starmark still in effect, then you may be able to get close to the high $20k to low $30k range. If not, then you'll suffer big time due to the aforementioned factors and poor economy.
You are right, these cars were selling in $40ks and $50ks just a couple of years ago and it's certainly a shame to see a $100k car selling for just less than a third of its original cost after the engine having just been broken in.
If your car's in good running order without electrical/mechanical faults, I would keep the car for a little longer until the price stabilizes.
Just curious, what is a vehicle that's less consuming and more arrogant as you stated in your post?
Jon
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the answer is that as long as it's reliable, you're better off keeping the CL as it'll likely fetch less than a new accord or camry...it's one of the best cars in the world and you'll miss it terribly if you swap out of it, imho.
Patrick
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