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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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There is some risk, but I wonder what it takes to actually get the license, if its a hard process or not. I guess you would have to have a contract to prevent those types of things. I am very interested in this, seems like a good way to make some money if you know what your doing.
I would consider it with the premise that you're buying the car for yourself yet in the back of your mind you'd sell it for a profit at the drop of a hat. In other words, don't let the "car business" part of it drive your motive for having the license. It would just be a sideline potential profit if you happen to sell it.

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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BenzBoy12
There is some risk, but I wonder what it takes to actually get the license, if its a hard process or not. I guess you would have to have a contract to prevent those types of things. I am very interested in this, seems like a good way to make some money if you know what your doing.
Following the bi weekly price drop of a 05 CL 65 (30k mi) at Simmonson MB in Santa Monica CA. Started KB at $119K
1 mo later $ 99K
6 wks later $ 79k
8 wks later $ 75K
This wk(10wk)$ 70K
The economy is driving these prices to rock bottom and confirmed on this board at the wholesale level.

Who needs a dealers license to go to the auction? Pick it off the lot any day of the week.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by m_berman
Following the bi weekly price drop of a 05 CL 65 (30k mi) at Simmonson MB in Santa Monica CA. Started KB at $119K
1 mo later $ 99K
6 wks later $ 79k
8 wks later $ 75K
This wk(10wk)$ 70K
The economy is driving these prices to rock bottom and confirmed on this board at the wholesale level.

Who needs a dealers license to go to the auction? Pick it off the lot any day of the week.
HAHAHA, the silver one right..I have been following it as well, A bit on the high side for mileage..37k miles..you could find one a bit lower mileage for the same money.

Yup,just wait until 2008 hits, january or february...they will really be screaming. LOL!!
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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HAHAHA, the silver one right..I have been following it as well, A bit on the high side for mileage..37k miles..you could find one a bit lower mileage for the same money.

Yup,just wait until 2008 hits, january or february...they will really be screaming. LOL!!
Yes the silver one. BTW--They sold the CL 65 40th Ann Edition yesterday from the showroom floor---300+k.

Surprised I haven't bumped into you since I'm down there so often.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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Yes the silver one. BTW--They sold the CL 65 40th Ann Edition yesterday from the showroom floor---300+k.

Surprised I haven't bumped into you since I'm down there so often.
You haven't cause I am down here in NY, lol...
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MIG-E55Rocket
HAHAHA, the silver one right..I have been following it as well, A bit on the high side for mileage..37k miles..you could find one a bit lower mileage for the same money.

Yup,just wait until 2008 hits, january or february...they will really be screaming. LOL!!
I'm w/you! I even saw a sweet blk on blk CL65 2005 w/aftermarket deep dish blk center wheels I think it was $68k-$69k I can't wait to see what Jan-feb 08' brings!

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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Stephen04E55
Local dealer wants 97K for an '05 SL65 with 25K miles. It is in good condition but who are they kidding?
Offer him $75K.

Seriously, with the new generation motor being rumored in Germany, the prices of the 65/600 will only decline further.

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Originally Posted by AdamG@EVOtech
Offer him $75K.

Seriously, with the new generation motor being rumored in Germany, the prices of the 65/600 will only decline further.

Adam
When is that motor going to debut?...Hmmm
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by MIG-E55Rocket
When is that motor going to debut?...Hmmm
2010 or so?

Can you say 730 horsies?

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