After seeing RM Auction sell a SLS AMG Black Series will any magic rub off on us?
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After seeing RM Auction sell a SLS AMG Black Series will any magic rub off on us?
Just about 30 minutes ago I was shocked to see an 2014 AMG SLS Black Series that originally listed for $275k go for a whopping $450k at RM Auction in Monterrey.
I know prices have upticked a little for our CLK63 BS, but could some of that SLS BS glow rub off on us? A return to $100k in a year or two?
By the way, I'm not selling mine no matter what.
I know prices have upticked a little for our CLK63 BS, but could some of that SLS BS glow rub off on us? A return to $100k in a year or two?
By the way, I'm not selling mine no matter what.
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2008 CLK63 Black Series 2012 C63 Black Series 2014 SLS Black Series
My guess is that you will have to wait more than a year or two to see $100k valuations on these cars. My guess is that you will have to wait another 10-11 years before there is a major uptick in CLK BS values, probably right around the time the car hits 20 years old there will be a big demand amongst the collectors would be my prediction. The SLS BS is a far more rare car than the CLK BS and far more exotic. The good news is I think the CLK's have just about leveled off. The CLK BS is a great limited production vehicle so it's not a matter of if it's going to rise in value just a question of when.
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'94 NSX,'99 NSX Z,'12 C63 Black Series (Prior: '07 E63, '08 CLK63 Black Series,'14 E63-S & 16 C63-S)
This is the conundrum that I have battled. I bought my car with around 17k miles, and now have around 28k miles on it. Obviously, I love my car. It is special, and by far the best car that I have ever owned. The problem is that I know it will likely rise in value, and I am now wondering how much I can really drive it before just nuking the value.
As a point of reference, I have had two cash offers within the last 6 months for my car. One was around $68k, and the other around $72k. I kept it because I love it, and have no idea what I would buy if I sold it. This became abundantly clear when I went and test drove a McLaren MP4-12C a few months ago (the only car I thought I would love more than my Black Series), and was massively disappointed.
So, I hope the values go up. I would be happy to see $100k on these cars again, but wonder if those values with be relegated to the sub-20k mile all original cars, or if the rest will see a significant rise too?
As a point of reference, I have had two cash offers within the last 6 months for my car. One was around $68k, and the other around $72k. I kept it because I love it, and have no idea what I would buy if I sold it. This became abundantly clear when I went and test drove a McLaren MP4-12C a few months ago (the only car I thought I would love more than my Black Series), and was massively disappointed.
So, I hope the values go up. I would be happy to see $100k on these cars again, but wonder if those values with be relegated to the sub-20k mile all original cars, or if the rest will see a significant rise too?
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and let's not forget -- take that sale price and ADD a 10% buyers fee to it. They are definitely ringing the bell at 1/2 a millie.... or MORE on some private listings. I sold my CLK BS series on these boards a few months back -- I had already bought a SLS BS -- Thankfully, I licked my CLK63 BS LOSSES with my SLS WIN !! Finally actually made some money -- problem is -- I'd have to SELL the SLS to PROVE it .. That being said -- I'd probably let mine go if someone wanted it that badly.. hint hint.
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The real issue is to let the collector car market know the uniqueness of these cars. Uneducated collectors do not want to add these cars to their portfolios .
The real issue is to let the collector car market know the uniqueness of these cars. Uneducated collectors do not want to add these cars to their portfolios .
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2008 CLK63 Black Series; 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser; 2015 BMW R1200GSA; 2003 Porsche 996 Turbo (gone)
This is the conundrum that I have battled. I bought my car with around 17k miles, and now have around 28k miles on it. Obviously, I love my car. It is special, and by far the best car that I have ever owned. The problem is that I know it will likely rise in value, and I am now wondering how much I can really drive it before just nuking the value.
As a point of reference, I have had two cash offers within the last 6 months for my car. One was around $68k, and the other around $72k. I kept it because I love it, and have no idea what I would buy if I sold it. This became abundantly clear when I went and test drove a McLaren MP4-12C a few months ago (the only car I thought I would love more than my Black Series), and was massively disappointed.
So, I hope the values go up. I would be happy to see $100k on these cars again, but wonder if those values with be relegated to the sub-20k mile all original cars, or if the rest will see a significant rise too?
As a point of reference, I have had two cash offers within the last 6 months for my car. One was around $68k, and the other around $72k. I kept it because I love it, and have no idea what I would buy if I sold it. This became abundantly clear when I went and test drove a McLaren MP4-12C a few months ago (the only car I thought I would love more than my Black Series), and was massively disappointed.
So, I hope the values go up. I would be happy to see $100k on these cars again, but wonder if those values with be relegated to the sub-20k mile all original cars, or if the rest will see a significant rise too?
