What asking price should I consider?
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2017 E300W
What asking price should I consider?
In addition to the equipment in my signature,
I'm in no particular hurry to sell but am finding huge range in asking prices but only one with equivalent mileage at $19K. That car has fewer options. Their asking price seems high.
Thanks for the input.
- 60,000 miles
- original owner
- clean Carfax
- MB car cover
- MB rear seat cover
- new Michelin A/S Premier tires
- no dings, dents, etc.
- after warranty service, maintenance at Porsche dealer
I'm in no particular hurry to sell but am finding huge range in asking prices but only one with equivalent mileage at $19K. That car has fewer options. Their asking price seems high.
Thanks for the input.
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
On my local CL there are some with salvage/rebuilt titles and they're all asking between $8k-$12k. A couple have just over 60,000 on them.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...259415123.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...237670182.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...271386565.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...266222582.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...259415123.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...237670182.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...271386565.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...266222582.html
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2010 E63 AMG, 2003 E500
60k is certainly low mileage, but at the end of the day you're still talking about a 13 year old car. If you can get $8-10k for it I would say you did real good. I paid $5k for my 2003 E500 last November in very good shape with 86k miles and similar options. Best of luck with sale.
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2017 E300W
Wow guys...thanks for the comps. Looked at NADA Classics and saw one with 29K miles for $23,000. And another one at a Mitsubishi dealer coming up with 22K mi. I don't think the car is a "classic" at this point though.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...odelCode1=E320
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...odelCode1=E320
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Nadaguide is a bit more generous, says anywhere from 8 to 13.5k which is retail. As you're private party consider yourself lucky if you can get between 9-11k. Lots of times the best you ever get from a dealer is rough trade in which is 8k if that.
Here's what black book says:
Basically retail is anywhere from 8-12k, trade in is anywhere from 4-9k.
2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class E320 4D Sedan CDI
State: Miles:
60000
Add/Deducts:
w/o Leather -$500
w/o Sunroof -$600
Panorama Roof +$300
Refresh with New Criteria
2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class E320 4D Sedan CDI
Show Vehicle Photo Show Vehicle Colors
VIN: WDBUF26J5
UVC: 2005560131
VIN + UVC: WDBUF26J5131
MSRP: $50,350
Finance Advance: $8,900
Model#: E320WCDI
Price Incl: AT LTH SR
Mileage Cat: H
Weight: 3,835
Wheelbase: 112.4
Base HP: 201 @ 4200
Taxable HP: 28.7
Tire Size: 225/55R16
Drive Train: RWD
Transmission: A
Fuel Type: Diesel
Cylinders: 6
Black Book Retail as of 08/21/2017
Extra Clean Clean Average Rough
Base N/A $10,700 $7,725 $5,700
Options N/A $0 $0 $0
Mileage N/A $2,025 $2,350 $2,150
Total N/A $12,725 $10,075 $7,850
Black Book Trade-In as of 08/21/2017
Clean Average Rough
Base $7,250 $4,750 $2,780
Options $0 $0 $0
Mileage $2,025 $2,350 $1,390
Total $9,275 $7,100 $4,170
Here's what black book says:
Basically retail is anywhere from 8-12k, trade in is anywhere from 4-9k.
2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class E320 4D Sedan CDI
State: Miles:
60000
Add/Deducts:
w/o Leather -$500
w/o Sunroof -$600
Panorama Roof +$300
Refresh with New Criteria
2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class E320 4D Sedan CDI
Show Vehicle Photo Show Vehicle Colors
VIN: WDBUF26J5
UVC: 2005560131
VIN + UVC: WDBUF26J5131
MSRP: $50,350
Finance Advance: $8,900
Model#: E320WCDI
Price Incl: AT LTH SR
Mileage Cat: H
Weight: 3,835
Wheelbase: 112.4
Base HP: 201 @ 4200
Taxable HP: 28.7
Tire Size: 225/55R16
Drive Train: RWD
Transmission: A
Fuel Type: Diesel
Cylinders: 6
Black Book Retail as of 08/21/2017
Extra Clean Clean Average Rough
Base N/A $10,700 $7,725 $5,700
Options N/A $0 $0 $0
Mileage N/A $2,025 $2,350 $2,150
Total N/A $12,725 $10,075 $7,850
Black Book Trade-In as of 08/21/2017
Clean Average Rough
Base $7,250 $4,750 $2,780
Options $0 $0 $0
Mileage $2,025 $2,350 $1,390
Total $9,275 $7,100 $4,170
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Here's a 2007 E550 with 64k miles in excellent shape for $10.2k.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/c...273876156.html
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/c...273876156.html
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Selling a car is big hassle and Craigslist is not the best place.
Beside Nigerian scammers, you will get lot of tire kickers who will not hesitate to offer you 4 grands for the car.
I usually buy higher mileage cars and sell via ebay with $1 starting/no reserve.
Price is lower on ebay, but saves lot of my time and nerves.
Beside Nigerian scammers, you will get lot of tire kickers who will not hesitate to offer you 4 grands for the car.
I usually buy higher mileage cars and sell via ebay with $1 starting/no reserve.
Price is lower on ebay, but saves lot of my time and nerves.
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2017 E300W
Here's a 2007 E550 with 64k miles in excellent shape for $10.2k.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/c...273876156.html
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/c...273876156.html
Close, but that's gas, not diesel.
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2010 E63 AMG, 2003 E500
Doesn't matter - just shows you what kind of W211 you can get for 10k. That car is two years newer and has a V8. Shoot, a few more thousand and you could be driving an E55.
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
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1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
Compare W210 pricing.
Originally back in 1998 diesel option was the cheapest from engine choices, while E55 AMG was $15k higher in price.
20 years later for 1 diesel model you can buy 2 or maybe even 3 of E55 from the year.
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2017 E300W
It sold.
I ended up listing on Autotrader and had over 60 inquires from across the country. It sold in a week to an out of state buyer who had it transported to the northeast for $12,500. I could have hung on for more but my new car was on its way. The diesel demand is crazy!
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2 years is a damn long time to sell a car! But hey, you finally did.
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I understand that OP was considering sale like 18 months ago, but finally put it on the market last month?
That could be good timing as with SBC extended warranty, those cars gained lot of appreciation.
Waiting for picture of new replacement?
That could be good timing as with SBC extended warranty, those cars gained lot of appreciation.
Waiting for picture of new replacement?
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2017 E300W
Found my replacement at Fletcher Jones in Newport Beach, CA. Mostly a great experience. Exactly the car I was looking for (Premium 3, most options, Designo Cardinal Red)and had it shipped to Tampa in enclosed transport.
Immediately removed the brand new run flats and refitted with Michelan Premier A/S tires. Great ride!
Last edited by TPAbnz; Mar 12, 2019 at 10:36 PM.
