'08 CLK63 Black Series with 58k miles and all records. What is value?
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'08 CLK63 Black Series with 58k miles and all records. What is value?
I was offered an '08 CLK63 Black Series with almost 58k miles today, and was not sure where to peg the value, as I know most of them have 30k miles or less. The mileage does not scare me because the car has been serviced at Mercedes since new, all records and both keys, along with all of the books, come with the car. About a month ago there was a 41k mile car here in the Midwest that was for sale for a long time and ended up selling for $57k. Other than that, I am having a heck of a time finding comparable cars. There is a 25k mile one on Ebay for $61k, but it has previous accident history, which I want to avoid.
I plan to drive the car almost daily anyway, which is the main reason it is useless for me to buy a 20k mile car and just decimate the value, when I could possibly get this and really not care how many miles I put on it or what it is worth after the fact.
Any help is appreciated. Thank you very much!
I plan to drive the car almost daily anyway, which is the main reason it is useless for me to buy a 20k mile car and just decimate the value, when I could possibly get this and really not care how many miles I put on it or what it is worth after the fact.
Any help is appreciated. Thank you very much!
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Anyone at all? I have everything arranged to purchase the car, and am heading up there this week to drive it, and hopefully make a deal happen. I just want a better idea of a safe market value for it.
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No clue really. It's a thin market, especially for a car like this with substantial miles. How about you make a stingy offer to begin with, lets see how badly they want to sell. Low $50k to begin with?
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I already did that to see where they were on the car, and the seller claims to need a minimum of around $57k for the car. I am not overly concerned about the mileage since the car has full documented dealer history, but I am concerned about getting into a car at $57k if its actual value is really $53k. But, like you said, there really are none in this market. Most that I am finding have half the mileage, and are asking $65k - $71k (who knows what they actually sell for), so that has me in a pickle as to the real value of this one.
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Well, if the minimum they need is $57k, right there you have your maximum bid.
At this point you are the market (supply and demand is really just you two). So what you agree on will be the market value
At this point you are the market (supply and demand is really just you two). So what you agree on will be the market value
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The other thing is that I could actually buy a 25k mile car that has had some paint work for the same money. So I am not sure which is worse...higher mileage, or previous paintwork, when it comes to a value.
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Well, if and when you're selling in the future, the buyer will use any of the two arguments to negotiate the price lower, so strategically thinking about that now will always disappoint you in the future.
You'll be the one driving it daily, so get what gives you a better feel. If the paintwork is done properly (have an expert judge that) you could care less. If the maintenance on the high mileage is done properly (again, be sure) you could care less. Then I personally would choose depending on color, installed options, and price (which of the two sellers is willing to part more than the other).
You'll be the one driving it daily, so get what gives you a better feel. If the paintwork is done properly (have an expert judge that) you could care less. If the maintenance on the high mileage is done properly (again, be sure) you could care less. Then I personally would choose depending on color, installed options, and price (which of the two sellers is willing to part more than the other).
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I see your point. Maybe that will help me if I ever needed to sell it.
The other thing is that I could actually buy a 25k mile car that has had some paint work for the same money. So I am not sure which is worse...higher mileage, or previous paintwork, when it comes to a value.
The other thing is that I could actually buy a 25k mile car that has had some paint work for the same money. So I am not sure which is worse...higher mileage, or previous paintwork, when it comes to a value.
It showed up on an 11/12 email I received from him.
Tell him Ed Amoroso referred you...
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Dino at Veloce Performance has one to sell....he's a forum sponsor and the car is tuned...
It showed up on an 11/12 email I received from him.
Tell him Ed Amoroso referred you...
Dino
602.430.6671
Dino@veloceperformance.com
2008 CLK/BS
Black/black
25K mi
Keyless go, xenons, NAV
No paint or accidents...... STUNNING
$61,750 Veloce Performance tuned to 565hp and delivered
It showed up on an 11/12 email I received from him.
Tell him Ed Amoroso referred you...
Dino
602.430.6671
Dino@veloceperformance.com
2008 CLK/BS
Black/black
25K mi
Keyless go, xenons, NAV
No paint or accidents...... STUNNING
$61,750 Veloce Performance tuned to 565hp and delivered
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I've been really thinking about CLKBS values lately. I am pretty sure we are near the floor for a reasonable (25K or less) miles and good condition/history car, around $65K.
These cars are really rare and highly desirable. Sure, they are older now and there is a shiny new CBS available, but compare CLKBS values to a 2008 Vantage, 2008 Carrera S, or 2008 SL63. I really think you're not going to see much more decline in age-based depreciation.
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$45K - you will be waiting a while or get one with 60K+ miles.
I've been really thinking about CLKBS values lately. I am pretty sure we are near the floor for a reasonable (25K or less) miles and good condition/history car, around $65K.
These cars are really rare and highly desirable. Sure, they are older now and there is a shiny new CBS available, but compare CLKBS values to a 2008 Vantage, 2008 Carrera S, or 2008 SL63. I really think you're not going to see much more decline in age-based depreciation.
I've been really thinking about CLKBS values lately. I am pretty sure we are near the floor for a reasonable (25K or less) miles and good condition/history car, around $65K.
These cars are really rare and highly desirable. Sure, they are older now and there is a shiny new CBS available, but compare CLKBS values to a 2008 Vantage, 2008 Carrera S, or 2008 SL63. I really think you're not going to see much more decline in age-based depreciation.
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There are quite a few original owners like myself, who are not selling them, but when I'm dead all bets are off....
So, If someone wants a CLK63BS they should buy it, if they have the money...
So, If someone wants a CLK63BS they should buy it, if they have the money...
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I will say this. After driving it, with exception to the horrifically slow Manual mode in the transmission, this car is one of the best cars ever built. Period. It drives like nothing else. I love it, and am hooked. Everything you have read or watched online is a mere dusting of the surface of how good this car is. Drive a CLK63 Black Series and almost NOTHING on the road will ever be as entertaining again. It really is that good.
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You'll get used to the manual, it's slow but it does the job properly. It just misses that cutting edge feeling. The twisties in the mountains is where this car shines most IMO. And then the autobox will do just fine.
Happy driving.
Happy driving.
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I will say this. After driving it, with exception to the horrifically slow Manual mode in the transmission, this car is one of the best cars ever built. Period. It drives like nothing else. I love it, and am hooked. Everything you have read or watched online is a mere dusting of the surface of how good this car is. Drive a CLK63 Black Series and almost NOTHING on the road will ever be as entertaining again. It really is that good.
Hope to see you in a CLK BS soon. Don't forget to post pics!
