Need Advice-Best way to sell a Cl500 right now
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Need Advice-Best way to sell a Cl500 right now
Hey everyone. What are the chances of selling a cl500 right now and getting anything decent for it. Looking at ebay motors it does not look pretty. Can you offer any suggestions? My father has one with perfect paint, amg rims, amg dual exhaust, and it is in overall top condition. Mileage a bit high, 70k. Kbb value is much higher than what I see on ebay now. The car was bought a few years ago for 41k, can he at least get 20-25k now?
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private party sale,and you are in the range where most people don't have that cash on hand so they will be few and far between.
23k for a 2000 must have got taken by a dealer
ohlord
also forget KBB as a pricing value guide.It is what the dealer use to rip you off.
23k for a 2000 must have got taken by a dealer
ohlord
also forget KBB as a pricing value guide.It is what the dealer use to rip you off.
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hey everyone..i just put the car on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m32#ht_500wt_0
can you see anything i should change or add to the listing?
you mention that the abc problems sacre people off. should i mention it recently had the abc pump replaced to avoid future problems?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m32#ht_500wt_0
can you see anything i should change or add to the listing?
you mention that the abc problems sacre people off. should i mention it recently had the abc pump replaced to avoid future problems?
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Nice looking car!
It's sad to know that the CL's resale value has dropped so much over the past few years.
I see that the car has aftermarket pedals, quad tip exhaust, and 2003+ taillights installed. Definitely make a mention of these items, as the taillights alone are almost $400 not counting installation fee.
Option wise, it's also a pretty loaded car. From the pictures on eBay, other than Distronic, it looks like it's equipped with most of the options such as Parktronic, heated/ventilated seats, and rear sunshade.
Having a new ABC pump is a plus as well. It's a costly item to replace ($3k at least) and it's definitely another selling point for this vehicle.
Good luck!
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It's sad to know that the CL's resale value has dropped so much over the past few years.
I see that the car has aftermarket pedals, quad tip exhaust, and 2003+ taillights installed. Definitely make a mention of these items, as the taillights alone are almost $400 not counting installation fee.
Option wise, it's also a pretty loaded car. From the pictures on eBay, other than Distronic, it looks like it's equipped with most of the options such as Parktronic, heated/ventilated seats, and rear sunshade.
Having a new ABC pump is a plus as well. It's a costly item to replace ($3k at least) and it's definitely another selling point for this vehicle.
Good luck!
Jon
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You're welcome.
If you have access to the car, also check the buttons located on the bottom portion of the seat.
If you see a "pulse" button/switch, then the car's also equipped with the optional massage seat, which may also be desirable to potential buyers.
Jon
If you have access to the car, also check the buttons located on the bottom portion of the seat.
If you see a "pulse" button/switch, then the car's also equipped with the optional massage seat, which may also be desirable to potential buyers.
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out the negatives(ABC)and the interior wear issues.
No need to fib,just let the pics do the talking and their due diligence in inspecting the car as the caveat.Mention all systems in full condition and properly maintained.
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good luck on your sale.
No need to fib,just let the pics do the talking and their due diligence in inspecting the car as the caveat.Mention all systems in full condition and properly maintained.
ohlord
good luck on your sale.
what ever shall i do?
