AVGVSTVS

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?

boylston

What year? A friend is trying to get $30,000 for an '03 with 50,000 miles and no offers yet.

AVGVSTVS

year is 2001.

wease206

my friend bought his with 70608 for 23k 2000 clean

jackstefano

i bought my '02 CL600 a while back with 61,000 miles for $25k. but there may not be as much demand for the V12 since it's prone to have expensive problems.

ohlord

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.

canes85

I don't know your situation but I'v seen commericial for CarMax and they buying cars on the spot. I have never dealt with them my be a last resort?
Good Luck!

AMGTestDriverNJ

Leave it in Jersey city with the doors open hahaha. sorry

hitneed

+1

bglz42

I barely got out of my pristine '04 with 70k. Took a little bit of a bath on it, but traded for a Porsche. At least I have what I want now. I've never seen a car tank in value like a CL...

wease206

i know all dealer use manhiem for 00 with 45k-70k @lease 17k-20k

AVGVSTVS

why does the value drop so much on a cl?

BlownV8

Repair cost's after the warranty runs out doesn't help the cause and may be the biggest reason for the extremely steep depreciation curve.

calgary

The frequent - and very costly ABC repairs have become known to many Benz drivers....

AVGVSTVS

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?

Baby ///M3

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!

Jon

AVGVSTVS

thanks a lot. i better update all of those things.

Baby ///M3

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

hitneed

Call it in stolen

ohlord

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.
ohlord
good luck on your sale.

AVGVSTVS

i have offers for $20,000. should i take it? think i can do better? it was $41,000 bucks 2 and a half years ago. i put 40,000 miles on it though. what ever shall i do?