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How much is this E-500 worth?

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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 03:34 AM
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How much is this E-500 worth?

E-500 2003 with 1,5000 miles.
Clean title.

Options:
E3 Sports Package.
Panorama Roof
Command DVD /wo cassette (No idea what this is)
Factory Code (No idea what this is)
Harman Kadon

I have no idea what the above 2 options are.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 04:39 AM
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43-46?
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 04:43 AM
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Can I ask how you figured 43-46 price? Reason I am asking is I want to figure it out if this is a good price to pay for a car optioned like this.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 04:46 AM
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Also what option is E3 sports package? It is not listed on MBusa's web site. Myabe it's refering to AMG package or Appearance package?
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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Can vary by several thousand depending on the area you're in, but down here I'd say more like $50K. Also varies depending on whether it's a private-party or dealership selling the car (dealers typically ask for a few thousand more).

Edmunds.com has a pretty good estimator (which accounts for your area by ZIP code).
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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see my dealer trade-in thread..

Originally Posted by Dvinn
E-500 2003 with 1,5000 miles.
Clean title.

Options:
E3 Sports Package.
Panorama Roof
Command DVD /wo cassette (No idea what this is)
Factory Code (No idea what this is)
Harman Kadon

I have no idea what the above 2 options are.
see bid i got from stealer..
i have very similar specs , prob better, my05. if you pay near 50k its too much. youll get screwed trying to sell it in the future.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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Dealer trade-in value is always the worst number.
In order from lowest number to highest number:

Dealer trade-in
Private party resale
Dealer retail
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by McGuireV10
Dealer trade-in value is always the worst number.
In order from lowest number to highest number:

Dealer trade-in
Private party resale
Dealer retail
yes, we all know that, however i am pointing out the extreme deprec that these cars can be subject to. just a note to buyers to be careful.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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OK.. well, its ballpark, as used cars can vary. E3 is the old code for "appearance package." 43 would probably be low private party value. So I'd day upper 40's.

Just figure this - you can walk on to any lot in so cal and get 9-10K off a brand new E320, and maybe couple grand less off a E500. Not everyone can do this or knows about this, but it has an effect.

I was going to sell my car a few months ago for about 56K, maybe 54, 55K, Didn't get that far down till I got sad and kept her. But my car is nearly fully loaded, 67K sticker price, plus 6K in mods (of which i was removing 3K). It really depends on your area.

If I were you, I'd call Mark at House of Imports and work out a deal. He can ship the car to you and it will probably still be cheaper than thru a local dealer. Worth an email or call - look for his banner ad.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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It's nice to know that brand new E's are discounting 5-10k off easy, this will have a big leverage when time come to negotiating.




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OK.. well, its ballpark, as used cars can vary. E3 is the old code for "appearance package." 43 would probably be low private party value. So I'd day upper 40's.

Just figure this - you can walk on to any lot in so cal and get 9-10K off a brand new E320, and maybe couple grand less off a E500. Not everyone can do this or knows about this, but it has an effect.

I was going to sell my car a few months ago for about 56K, maybe 54, 55K, Didn't get that far down till I got sad and kept her. But my car is nearly fully loaded, 67K sticker price, plus 6K in mods (of which i was removing 3K). It really depends on your area.

If I were you, I'd call Mark at House of Imports and work out a deal. He can ship the car to you and it will probably still be cheaper than thru a local dealer. Worth an email or call - look for his banner ad.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jago1244
yes, we all know that, however i am pointing out the extreme deprec that these cars can be subject to. just a note to buyers to be careful.
I would have assumed so, but you seemed to be surprised by the dealer's offer.
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