Time to Sell My GL350... :(
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I have 2011 GL350 with almost 18K miles on it ( which is nothing compared to yours). MSRP when new - $73K. One dealer gave me $42K, another one - $46K.
My car stays on autotrader for almost 2 months already - no anybody interested. Put it on Ebay 3 times - no bids. Was ready to sell it for $50K - seems like people not interested at all. Good Luck with sale. After all this problems with sale - I decided to lease my next car.
My car stays on autotrader for almost 2 months already - no anybody interested. Put it on Ebay 3 times - no bids. Was ready to sell it for $50K - seems like people not interested at all. Good Luck with sale. After all this problems with sale - I decided to lease my next car.
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2011 E-350, 2010 GL-450
Your GL has pretty high miles and is the least desired engine config, so it's going to suffer.
To give you some context, we just bought a Certified Pre-Owned GL-450 with P1, P2, Leather, Lighted Sills, heated steering wheel, Rear entertainment, interior lighting package, 4 brand new Conti tires, and 42K miles for $42,000. They did $3,500 to the truck to earn the "Certified" designation. None of that expense was extrordinary (oil changes, trans fluid change, tires, alignment, brake fluid change, etc) The original price on this 2010 was $76,100. The car was almost perfect and very clean.
I would imagine they gave a trade-in of around $30-33K to the poor soul who was the first owner.
To give you some context, we just bought a Certified Pre-Owned GL-450 with P1, P2, Leather, Lighted Sills, heated steering wheel, Rear entertainment, interior lighting package, 4 brand new Conti tires, and 42K miles for $42,000. They did $3,500 to the truck to earn the "Certified" designation. None of that expense was extrordinary (oil changes, trans fluid change, tires, alignment, brake fluid change, etc) The original price on this 2010 was $76,100. The car was almost perfect and very clean.
I would imagine they gave a trade-in of around $30-33K to the poor soul who was the first owner.
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Actually this is completely incorrect. The diesel is by a long shot the most desirable and depreciation- proof model in the lineup. The 450 is a disaster. And the 550 sucks matter and converts it into antimatter for all I care.
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Your GL has pretty high miles and is the least desired engine config, so it's going to suffer.
To give you some context, we just bought a Certified Pre-Owned GL-450 with P1, P2, Leather, Lighted Sills, heated steering wheel, Rear entertainment, interior lighting package, 4 brand new Conti tires, and 42K miles for $42,000. They did $3,500 to the truck to earn the "Certified" designation. None of that expense was extrordinary (oil changes, trans fluid change, tires, alignment, brake fluid change, etc) The original price on this 2010 was $76,100. The car was almost perfect and very clean.
I would imagine they gave a trade-in of around $30-33K to the poor soul who was the first owner.
To give you some context, we just bought a Certified Pre-Owned GL-450 with P1, P2, Leather, Lighted Sills, heated steering wheel, Rear entertainment, interior lighting package, 4 brand new Conti tires, and 42K miles for $42,000. They did $3,500 to the truck to earn the "Certified" designation. None of that expense was extrordinary (oil changes, trans fluid change, tires, alignment, brake fluid change, etc) The original price on this 2010 was $76,100. The car was almost perfect and very clean.
I would imagine they gave a trade-in of around $30-33K to the poor soul who was the first owner.
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2008 GL320CDI (310k), 2017 GLS450 (170k), 2024 Sprinter 2500 (40k)
Yep, and since when 69K miles is "high miles", especially for diesel engines?
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With proper maintenwnce the 3 liter cdi engine is designed to achieve maximum cylinder compression at 100k miles. Ie it is fully broken in. The compression then stays fairly constant up to about 300k miles at which point it starts to deteriorate slowly. The effective lifespan of those engines is 500k or more on the conservative side.
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2011 E-350, 2010 GL-450
GL-350 $39,698
GL-450 $35,621
GL-550 $46,426
Here in the midwest, Diesels are NOT popular.
(btw, the numbers above are for trading in to a dealer, not a private sale and not what they retail for. Yes, I know that dealers don't use these numbers, its for comparison only)
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Well, we are both wrong. I just did a look up on Kelly Blue Book for a 2010 model with 50K miles....only standard options. If you take the "Excellent" category, it turns out like this.
GL-350 $39,698
GL-450 $35,621
GL-550 $46,426
Here in the midwest, Diesels are NOT popular.
(btw, the numbers above are for trading in to a dealer, not a private sale and not what they retail for. Yes, I know that dealers don't use these numbers, its for comparison only)
GL-350 $39,698
GL-450 $35,621
GL-550 $46,426
Here in the midwest, Diesels are NOT popular.
(btw, the numbers above are for trading in to a dealer, not a private sale and not what they retail for. Yes, I know that dealers don't use these numbers, its for comparison only)
and how i am wrong? the 350 has the lowest msrp, but is worth more than the 450 in 3 years. the only reason the 550 is worth 7 grand more is because it has a 90k msrp. percentage-wise it sucks the most.
btw, my numbers come from completely different source. kbb is a guideline for consumers and largely irrelevant in any dealings with a dealer.
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As a data point, here is what my local dealer is offering me for my 2011 GL350 that I purchased new for $64K (MSRP $70,400):
Vehicle Trade In
Value Prepared
For You
The Trade Allowance We
Have Calculated For Your
2011 Mercedes-Benz
GL350
Is Now Valued Up To:
$45,400.00*
Mercedes-Benz of *********
*Excessive wear, tear & mileage may affect Current Vehicle Value. A
physical inspection of your vehicle is required and will affect actual
value. Trade Value Calculation based on 12k miles per year. Offers may
change without prior notice. See dealer for details. Photos for
illustration purposes only. Valid through close of business 12/31/2012.
Vehicle Trade In
Value Prepared
For You
The Trade Allowance We
Have Calculated For Your
2011 Mercedes-Benz
GL350
Is Now Valued Up To:
$45,400.00*
Mercedes-Benz of *********
*Excessive wear, tear & mileage may affect Current Vehicle Value. A
physical inspection of your vehicle is required and will affect actual
value. Trade Value Calculation based on 12k miles per year. Offers may
change without prior notice. See dealer for details. Photos for
illustration purposes only. Valid through close of business 12/31/2012.
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I couldn't get past the statement of giving a newly licensed driver a C63 or Boxster! lol
That's like giving an alcoholic the keys to lock up the bar at night
Where do you live so I can be on the lookout...
That's like giving an alcoholic the keys to lock up the bar at night
Where do you live so I can be on the lookout...
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Haha SoCal! JK I thought I might be able to get one of these under 800/month. Maybe an SLK350 or something that I could drive on weekends as well.
P.S. He's been driving my GL accident free for over 2 years
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Dealer offered $34K when I owed $35,091. I had to pay the difference, but hell, I sure am glad since I ended up with a 2013 Black/Black SLK350 w/ Sport Package, Lighting Package, Multimedia, Pano Roof, Black Ash Wood Trim, Rear Spoiler, and all the rest of the goodies on it!
Thanks to everyone on this forum! I look forward to helping you all out with your X164 problems.
Now that my third GL, my 2010, has been sold, I guess I can look forward to replacing the E350 with a GL450 or 550 when the lease goes back in 8 months!
Thanks to everyone on this forum! I look forward to helping you all out with your X164 problems.
Now that my third GL, my 2010, has been sold, I guess I can look forward to replacing the E350 with a GL450 or 550 when the lease goes back in 8 months!
