Selling advice?
05-31-2005 | 08:37 PM
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2005 CLK 500 cab
Selling advice?
Due to employment changes, I may have to decide on getting rid of my 05 CLK 500 
and cut down to just one vehicle. Not my 1st choice obviously, since I waited 3 months for a custom built dream car, but unfortunately reality is a bitter bitter pill sometimes 
Anyways, I'm looking for some advice from fellow CLK owners on tips where and how to go about selling. This may sound silly, but I really want this car to go to a good home, preferably someone that will take care of her like she should be (sounds a bit neurotic, but I think everyone that owns a car like this knows how I feel).
Is there anyone that has used an online service before? Or maybe a website that specializes in private sellings? Just trying to get an idea of the best way to go about doing this. Worst case scenario, I would take an ad out in the area paper and sell it that way, but I would like to know if there is perhaps an area to go to give a true Benz lover a crack at it first.
My baby
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* 2005 CLK 500 cabriolet
* Brilliant Silver (744)
* Anthracite/Dark Grey Leather seats (828) - I did this so I didn't get stuck with the wood interior, it has the metal weave interior thru-out)
* Xenon lighting package (319)
* Steering wheel gearshift buttons (428)
* DVD COMAND Navigation (530)
* Black Soft top (740)
* 6-disc CD Changer (819)
* Heated front seats (873)
* Keyless Go (889)
* Illuminated doorsills (factory installed)
* Chrome door handles (factory installed)
I ordered her in June 2004 and drove away off the lot in August 2004. She has 7k miles on her so far.
Definitely like losing one of your family members. I'm not *that* much in a bind that I need to sell her right away and have some months to be very selective on where she goes, but it looks like I will eventually have to give her up.
Any ideas or tips would be appreciated. Thanks!
and cut down to just one vehicle. Not my 1st choice obviously, since I waited 3 months for a custom built dream car, but unfortunately reality is a bitter bitter pill sometimes Anyways, I'm looking for some advice from fellow CLK owners on tips where and how to go about selling. This may sound silly, but I really want this car to go to a good home, preferably someone that will take care of her like she should be (sounds a bit neurotic, but I think everyone that owns a car like this knows how I feel).
Is there anyone that has used an online service before? Or maybe a website that specializes in private sellings? Just trying to get an idea of the best way to go about doing this. Worst case scenario, I would take an ad out in the area paper and sell it that way, but I would like to know if there is perhaps an area to go to give a true Benz lover a crack at it first.
My baby
======
* 2005 CLK 500 cabriolet
* Brilliant Silver (744)
* Anthracite/Dark Grey Leather seats (828) - I did this so I didn't get stuck with the wood interior, it has the metal weave interior thru-out)
* Xenon lighting package (319)
* Steering wheel gearshift buttons (428)
* DVD COMAND Navigation (530)
* Black Soft top (740)
* 6-disc CD Changer (819)
* Heated front seats (873)
* Keyless Go (889)
* Illuminated doorsills (factory installed)
* Chrome door handles (factory installed)
I ordered her in June 2004 and drove away off the lot in August 2004. She has 7k miles on her so far.
Definitely like losing one of your family members. I'm not *that* much in a bind that I need to sell her right away and have some months to be very selective on where she goes, but it looks like I will eventually have to give her up.
Any ideas or tips would be appreciated. Thanks!
06-01-2005 | 06:27 PM
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Out Of Control!!
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 14,212
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From: Boston, MA
00 MB ML55, 91 Toyota Supra Turbo(sold), 06 E500(gone), 03 BMW M3
what better place then a mercedes Classifieds forum? Although I didnt get such a warm turn out when I tried selling my ML55, lol... I guess no one wants an 85k mile ML55 out of warranty, lol
