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Tips on selling a car here
08-11-2011, 09:29 AM
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...........Further with the current credit crunch, the seller needs to make the car attractive to the cash buyer by asking for a price that a cash buyer could potentially go for. Otherwise keep your car and enjoy it. No need wasting your time. No, you will not get a higher selling price because this is a Mercedes forum.
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03-26-2013, 01:22 AM
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I am also new to the forum and have many Mercedes that I would like to post in the classifieds. I know that I am more likely to find a buyer that will know about and appreciate Mercedes like I do.
03-26-2013, 08:14 AM
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02-15-2014, 10:21 AM
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Great tips....
Thanks for the info. While some of those things were obvious, a lot weren't. Thanks for sparing me the embarrassment.
I have a 1977 6.9 liter 450 SEL from Texas with 73,900 on the odo. Once I detail it, I will post.
Again, thanks for all the tips.
I have a 1977 6.9 liter 450 SEL from Texas with 73,900 on the odo. Once I detail it, I will post.
Again, thanks for all the tips.
08-21-2014, 03:22 PM
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2014 S550 Magnetite Silk Beige Exec Rear Seat Pkg
need Auction connection
Everyone reading this thread actually does have access to the auctions. You have Alex, you have me, you have Wendy, and who knows how many others. This forum is different than Gen Pop.
My auction contacts do know a cream puff when they see it, based on 30 years of experience. To say that the auction is the boneyard of the abused and semi-wrecks is not true. If you are going to expect that your loving care should command a $10k premium on a $25k car, you will simply be offended by the level of offers, and you'll be the seller six months from now bumping their thread with a price reduction, where the train has long ago left the station.
My auction contacts do know a cream puff when they see it, based on 30 years of experience. To say that the auction is the boneyard of the abused and semi-wrecks is not true. If you are going to expect that your loving care should command a $10k premium on a $25k car, you will simply be offended by the level of offers, and you'll be the seller six months from now bumping their thread with a price reduction, where the train has long ago left the station.
Looking for an auction connection in the SouthEast to get a 2013-15 S550 with P1, P2, AMG or Designo in almost any color except black. I love the light colored interior in my S430 and would like to stay away from the dark side.
Can you suggest where else to post this for best exposure?
Thanks,
03-11-2016, 03:31 AM
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Some good tips here
-Dont expect someone to pay for any emotional attachement or fanboyism to your ride
Being owned by (insert name/profession) usually isnt worth more than a story
If you got something you feel is nice or worth some bux get off your lazy rear and give them some visual incentive to come look at it. Allow them to ask questions, try all the electronics and spend some time driving it more than 2 blocks
Found the cleanest e320 Ive ever seen (dealer)...he took some fantastic pics that represents it well...unfortunately he advertised the car as a sport and was asking beyong top $ sport. Offered high KBB which is fair in these times;he will have it til he comes down to earth or finds a sucker
Some need to learn over and over most cars arent collectibles its sitting collecting dust. ANYways
Find as many sites as you can and be straightforward. Last car I sold guy didnt even need to hear it run. Talked on the phone, met spoke a little more it was sold already. 10 yrs later were good friends. Miss the ol ZR1
Listing the good bad and the ugly can make one receptive to parting with thier cash, let them know what they are really getting; a 3 min+-(not too long) video is a huge plus esp for an out of the area buyer.
Doing donuts is not a good selling tool.
Sleazy ads dont get read well maybe from a sucker or someone wanting a laugh. You know the type....People arent stupid.
If youre going to at least dont do it on a forum you frequent...and get free advice thats just wrong. Find a relative
-Dont expect someone to pay for any emotional attachement or fanboyism to your ride
Being owned by (insert name/profession) usually isnt worth more than a story
If you got something you feel is nice or worth some bux get off your lazy rear and give them some visual incentive to come look at it. Allow them to ask questions, try all the electronics and spend some time driving it more than 2 blocks
Found the cleanest e320 Ive ever seen (dealer)...he took some fantastic pics that represents it well...unfortunately he advertised the car as a sport and was asking beyong top $ sport. Offered high KBB which is fair in these times;he will have it til he comes down to earth or finds a sucker
Some need to learn over and over most cars arent collectibles its sitting collecting dust. ANYways
Find as many sites as you can and be straightforward. Last car I sold guy didnt even need to hear it run. Talked on the phone, met spoke a little more it was sold already. 10 yrs later were good friends. Miss the ol ZR1
Listing the good bad and the ugly can make one receptive to parting with thier cash, let them know what they are really getting; a 3 min+-(not too long) video is a huge plus esp for an out of the area buyer.
Doing donuts is not a good selling tool.
Sleazy ads dont get read well maybe from a sucker or someone wanting a laugh. You know the type....People arent stupid.
If youre going to at least dont do it on a forum you frequent...and get free advice thats just wrong. Find a relative
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04-30-2016, 09:20 AM
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this is the really so amazing car and looking so beautiful.
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05-15-2016, 03:18 PM
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As I am new to this forum (which I LOVE BTW) I'll just my two cents with the caviat that this isonly my opinion. To my mind, there are no hard and fast rules for what your experience will be buying or selling a used car. Every transaction is different because people are so different, and that includes dealerships. I think the only thing you can count on is that you will, most times, not be over the moon thrilled with the result of said transaction. If you're lucky, you'll be satisfied, even a little psyched.
Buyers: We will most likely not get the car we want for the price that makes us 100% happy and we WILL experience some small form of remorse after the buy.
Sellers: We will most likely not get "all the money" as buyers are much more educated than they ever have been and they don't spend their money as foolishly as they used to.
I think that unless you're a pro, buying or selling a car is a hugely stressful endeavor. Perhaps even more stressful than buying a house if you think about it. Houses come with all sorts of legal protections for the buyers, warranties, inspections, etc. Cars are sold As Is. You buy it, it's your's with all it's hidden demons.
All that being said, for me, auto deals have always been pretty straight forward as long as the buyer gets the car thoroughly checked out and knows what he's getting, and the seller is honest about the car. I know this sounds elementary, but it's amazing how many buyers don't check out cars and how many sellers lie their butts off, even in an era where they will most likely get called on it, and their reputations can be destroyed with a few clicks of a mouse.
Anyway, as I said, just my two cents. Good luck out there my new friends, both buyers and sellers. Let's be kind to one another and remember that we all love these amazing machines and that's what's really important.
Buyers: We will most likely not get the car we want for the price that makes us 100% happy and we WILL experience some small form of remorse after the buy.
Sellers: We will most likely not get "all the money" as buyers are much more educated than they ever have been and they don't spend their money as foolishly as they used to.
I think that unless you're a pro, buying or selling a car is a hugely stressful endeavor. Perhaps even more stressful than buying a house if you think about it. Houses come with all sorts of legal protections for the buyers, warranties, inspections, etc. Cars are sold As Is. You buy it, it's your's with all it's hidden demons.
All that being said, for me, auto deals have always been pretty straight forward as long as the buyer gets the car thoroughly checked out and knows what he's getting, and the seller is honest about the car. I know this sounds elementary, but it's amazing how many buyers don't check out cars and how many sellers lie their butts off, even in an era where they will most likely get called on it, and their reputations can be destroyed with a few clicks of a mouse.
Anyway, as I said, just my two cents. Good luck out there my new friends, both buyers and sellers. Let's be kind to one another and remember that we all love these amazing machines and that's what's really important.
06-22-2016, 10:19 AM
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Excellent update! Thank you
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please don't delete the price, and keep inform for updation
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