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FOR SALE: 2019 SL450, Polar White with Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa Leather with Burl Walnut wood trim. Retractable hardtop.
I ordered this car new. It is one of a handful of SL450’s with Active Body Control or “ABC,” which makes this car ride like a dream! It also has the Premium Pkg., Driver’s Assistance Pkg., Soft Close Doors, Wood/Leather Steering Wheel and Illuminated Door Sills.
Within the first year of ownership, I installed brand new AMG Carbon Ceramic Brakes or “CCB,” along with brand new 19” AMG Forged, Polished Alloy Wheels & New Michelin A/S3+ tires. The CCB produce ZERO brake dust and can last over 100,000 miles. This cost me over $25,000.00. The original brake rotors, calipers, pads, etc. are included in the sale. The
The car has never spent a night outdoors or even more than 2 hours in the sun. No smoke, no pets, no accidents, never painted, never driven on the freeway, so windshield is unmarked.
If you would buy a new SL450 if you could, this is the car for you. $89,500.00. All serious offers considered. Selling due to downsizing garage space.
Please contact me by Private Message. I am in Corona Del Mar (Newport Beach), California.
Last edited by Streamliner; 01-04-2024 at 11:42 AM.
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Before you sell it i need to visit my niece in laguna hills and was hoping to borrow it for a while. Ha ha. Dont sell it you will regret it. We have 4 mb with on a 2 car garage. Just have to make it work!
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Originally Posted by theboogers
Before you sell it i need to visit my niece in laguna hills and was hoping to borrow it for a while. Ha ha. Dont sell it you will regret it. We have 4 mb with on a 2 car garage. Just have to make it work!
Of course, you’re right. I should have kept that ML350BT I sold you.
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Originally Posted by chassis
This is a great looking car.
@Streamliner Compared to a car with identical options and mileage and condition, but no ABC, what do you think the premium is for ABC in this market?
GLWS!
I can’t imagine. ABC on an R231 needs to be experienced to be truly appreciated. I had a 2013 SL550 that I bought used with like 10K miles. It was Mars Red with beige interior and was just gorgeous. Coming out of a 2004 SL500 that I had since new, I guess I was spoiled by the standard ABC in those cars—but didn’t know it. I really did not like the 2013 without ABC. I did not care for the ride quality at all. So, I ordered this car with ABC and it is the best riding convertible I’ve ever driven. For me, I would not own one of these cars without the option, so to someone like me, I would think that ABC would have a high value. That said, I do understand that some folks—probably most—are not as nuts about ride quality as I am and would prefer to not have the added maintenance expense that ABC does entail.
Obviously, in the case of my car, a potential buyer would have to appreciate the CCB and the forged wheels, along with the ABC to see the value. My car certainly isn’t for everyone.
I can’t imagine. ABC on an R231 needs to be experienced to be truly appreciated. I had a 2013 SL550 that I bought used with like 10K miles. It was Mars Red with beige interior and was just gorgeous. Coming out of a 2004 SL500 that I had since new, I guess I was spoiled by the standard ABC in those cars—but didn’t know it. I really did not like the 2013 without ABC. I did not care for the ride quality at all. So, I ordered this car with ABC and it is the best riding convertible I’ve ever driven. For me, I would not own one of these cars without the option, so to someone like me, I would think that ABC would have a high value. That said, I do understand that some folks—probably most—are not as nuts about ride quality as I am and would prefer to not have the added maintenance expense that ABC does entail.
Obviously, in the case of my car, a potential buyer would have to appreciate the CCB and the forged wheels, along with the ABC to see the value. My car certainly isn’t for everyone.
You make a compelling argument.
Your pricing suggests a $30k premium for a nearly 5 year old used car with lots of alternatives in the market to choose from. Do you think you are $30k overpriced? Or $20k overpriced?
Are you truly committed to selling this car?
Trying to be helpful here to liquidate the goods. If you aren’t emotionally ready to sell, pricing above the market is one way to avoid parting with the vehicle.
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Originally Posted by chassis
You make a compelling argument.
Your pricing suggests a $30k premium for a nearly 5 year old used car with lots of alternatives in the market to choose from. Do you think you are $30k overpriced? Or $20k overpriced?
Are you truly committed to selling this car?
Trying to be helpful here to liquidate the goods. If you aren’t emotionally ready to sell, pricing above the market is one way to avoid parting with the vehicle.
I appreciate your comments and those of others here, but one must compare apples to apples. If one doesn’t have to have an SL450 With ABC, not to mention one with 4,000 miles, there are many other options out there. If one doesn’t value the brakes & wheels, then my car isn’t for them. However, every now & then, someone who appreciates the best & is willing to pay for it comes along. I’ll find a buyer sooner or later.
I appreciate your comments and those of others here, but one must compare apples to apples. If one doesn’t have to have an SL450 With ABC, not to mention one with 4,000 miles, there are many other options out there. If one doesn’t value the brakes & wheels, then my car isn’t for them. However, every now & then, someone who appreciates the best & is willing to pay for it comes along. I’ll find a buyer sooner or later.
I think there is a good ground for that argument. I also sold my 2018 W222 with 40K with at least a good 10K above it's market value. I simply priced it based on how "rare" the specs are and how "nearly impossible' it was to find all the goodies on it on a single car that is yet as clean and still smell like a brand new one as mine. Myself and the previous owner were both car guys, both medium-average weight so driver seat was never abused, and rear seats were "almost" never used beside perhaps 10-20 times in their life during road trips (they look brand new).
So, if someone has a rarely spec'ed car that it can take more than 1 year for another similar car to show up, I see no issues with listing it for above market value. Now, how much extra? I am not in a position to decide on that but in my case I thought 10K above market value was great (specifically, 8-K above KBB private sale and 15k above KBB trade in). Having said that, my car did not have any aftermarket enhancements or wheels or ceramic brakes. At the end of the day, we all can try for months, one day if there is truly someone who is interested, someone will buy it as long as it is not too over-priced. In my view, rare options and clean/brand-new condition cars should be valued above fair market value (jus not sure by how much). All my cars were always rarely-equipped and in pristine brand new condition... and I always got more than fair market value for them, literally, always just because it was worth it first for me when i bought it and later for the 2nd/3rd owner after me.
I appreciate your comments and those of others here, but one must compare apples to apples. If one doesn’t have to have an SL450 With ABC, not to mention one with 4,000 miles, there are many other options out there. If one doesn’t value the brakes & wheels, then my car isn’t for them. However, every now & then, someone who appreciates the best & is willing to pay for it comes along. I’ll find a buyer sooner or later.
my friend, it’s a 450. A 3.0 V6. The ccb is useless on the car, practically a unwise option to be selected rather. Not enough power to require a CCB from the beginning. Had this been a 63 than a totally different story.
Only a fool would appreciate the forged wheels and uselss CCB on this car for 90K. 30K overpriced for a 450.
Have some sense in you before posting something of this absurdity.
Last edited by E63SAMG2014; 10-20-2023 at 04:30 PM.
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Originally Posted by E63SAMG2014
my friend, it’s a 450. A 3.0 V6. The ccb is useless on the car, practically a unwise option to be selected rather. Not enough power to require a CCB from the beginning. Had this been a 63 than a totally different story.
Only a fool would appreciate the forged wheels and uselss CCB on this car for 90K. 30K overpriced for a 450.
Have some sense in you before posting something of this absurdity.
Geeze! I come back months later to look at my ad, and I find you just SO upset. Goodness! You need to take a chill pill or have a drink. I made the money, I spent the money, I’ve truly enjoyed owning this marvelous car and it really seems to upset you. The CCB produce zero brake dust. As someone who likes his fun car to be absolutely spotless, I find great value in that. I like the way the CCB look as well. I’m sorry to have offended you with my blatant “absurdity.”
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Originally Posted by S_W222
I think there is a good ground for that argument. I also sold my 2018 W222 with 40K with at least a good 10K above it's market value. I simply priced it based on how "rare" the specs are and how "nearly impossible' it was to find all the goodies on it on a single car that is yet as clean and still smell like a brand new one as mine. Myself and the previous owner were both car guys, both medium-average weight so driver seat was never abused, and rear seats were "almost" never used beside perhaps 10-20 times in their life during road trips (they look brand new).
So, if someone has a rarely spec'ed car that it can take more than 1 year for another similar car to show up, I see no issues with listing it for above market value. Now, how much extra? I am not in a position to decide on that but in my case I thought 10K above market value was great (specifically, 8-K above KBB private sale and 15k above KBB trade in). Having said that, my car did not have any aftermarket enhancements or wheels or ceramic brakes. At the end of the day, we all can try for months, one day if there is truly someone who is interested, someone will buy it as long as it is not too over-priced. In my view, rare options and clean/brand-new condition cars should be valued above fair market value (jus not sure by how much). All my cars were always rarely-equipped and in pristine brand new condition... and I always got more than fair market value for them, literally, always just because it was worth it first for me when i bought it and later for the 2nd/3rd owner after me.
After owning my 2004 SL500 for 12 years and putting only 22,000 miles on it, I put it up for sale a few years back. I wanted $25K for it. The screeches & howels I got on this site were crazy. Everyone told me it was a $12K to $15K car at best. It took several months until one guy came to look at it. He walked around it a couple of times, then counted out $25K in cash. Exceptional cars that have been meticulously maintained can and do bring exceptional prices, it can just take time to find the right buyer. Here are some photos of that car just before I sold it. The original tires!
@Streamliner You don't want to sell this car, do you? You are emotionally attached to it, particularly the carbon brakes.
Here is some BaT data. You can decide what it means to you. The lower priced units are SL550s. Anything above $80k in this data is SL63 or SL65.
The preowned market is softening now across the industry. Are you aware of this?
Carbon brakes are irrelevant. 80% of buyers don't know what they are, 15% of buyers see them as a negative due to cost, and 5% of buyers who appreciate carbons are looking for the V8 engine to go with the brakes.
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Originally Posted by chassis
@Streamliner You don't want to sell this car, do you?………….
No, I really don’t want to sell it, but push has come to shove with garage space and something has got to give. If it sells, fine. If not, that’s OK too. As far as price goes, the car is quite unique without considering the brakes & wheels. It’s a loaded 450 with ABC, which is virtually impossible to find. It’s got the Exclusive Nappa interior, another fabulous option not often found on the 450. The car has just over 4,000 miles. Anyway, thanks for your comments, but there is always another person out there, who truly laments not buying a new model before it was discontinued and that’s the person I’m looking for.
Just for reference, I am looking to buy a loaded 2019 or 2020 S560 sedan. If I find one with MBC, ENL & 3D, in a color I like, with ultra low miles, in pristine condition, I’d pay WAY, WAY over the supposed “market” value. Different strokes.
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