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Old Jun 26, 2022 | 01:20 PM
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I am looking at buying a GLC250 amg line premium plus 68 plate , I love the colour but salesman said terrible colour nobody buys , it’s hyacinth red , he has a selenite grey he says is better to resale … should I have the red or is he right (2 different garages)
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Old Jun 26, 2022 | 02:30 PM
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I am looking at buying a GLC250 amg line premium plus 68 plate , I love the colour but salesman said terrible colour nobody buys , it’s hyacinth red , he has a selenite grey he says is better to resale … should I have the red or is he right (2 different garages)
Welcome! Get the car you like the best.
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Old Jun 26, 2022 | 03:02 PM
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Hi Colin and welcome to the family! The red looks awesome. Check options in both before you buy. Good luck with it
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Old Jun 26, 2022 | 08:33 PM
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moved to X253 forum...
if you like red, then go for it...
in general, grey sells better than red...
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Old Jun 26, 2022 | 11:06 PM
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Your salesman is wrong - Surprise!!
Check out this list from iSeeCars.com, red cars depreciate an average of 15.8% after 3yrs. Grey cars depreciate exactly the same. No difference so go with own choice. I guess the low depreciation reflects the current insane used car market. Good luck and welcome.

SUV Depreciation by Color

When examining the SUV segment, iSeeCars found that the color that holds its value best is yellow, while brown depreciates the most.
SUV Depreciation by Color - iSeeCars Rank Color Average 3-year % Depreciation $ Difference from MSRP 1 Yellow -2.7% -$1,437 2 Orange 11.5% $3,635 3 Green 15.3% $5,695 4 Gray 15.8% $6,366 5 Red 15.8% $6,078 6 Purple 15.9% $6,066 7 Blue 16.1% $6,496 8 Silver 16.4% $6,343 SUV Average 16.6% $6,949 9 White 16.9% $7,374 10 Beige 17.8% $7,529 11 Black 17.8% $7,987 12 Gold 18.6% $7,323 13 Brown 19.4% $8,326

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I advise you to prioritize YOUR preference over that of the anonymous future buyer you haven't met yet. I haven't seen the gray one but that red one is hot with the AMG night package and I love the wheels. I have to believe that the salesman sees a better commission in the grey one. Use his info against him: offer a lower price for the "hard to sell" red one!
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