source for deciding the price for a 500SEL
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source for deciding the price for a 500SEL
Sadly, I must part with my 84 500SEL. I have been looking around on the internet for sources to determine what I should be asking for the car.
I am finding that values for these cars vary greatly. While I realize price will vary based on condition and other factors, I have seen prices range from 1K to 7K. Is anyone aware of a good source to determine the true market value of the car?
I am finding that values for these cars vary greatly. While I realize price will vary based on condition and other factors, I have seen prices range from 1K to 7K. Is anyone aware of a good source to determine the true market value of the car?
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source for deciding the price for a 500SEL
Depending on where you live, the mileage, and the condition of the car, it can varies... anywhere from 1.2K to 10K is possible.
One source is Kelly Blue Book (www.kbb.com)... they are very conservative. The price tends to be a lot lower than other sources... use this guide to buy used car (by showing the seller the print out).
The other source is NADA (www.nada.com)... they tend to be on the high side (good for the seller). When searching for yours (1984 is considered classic - no options available) it shows 6.4K as the low retail, 8.6K average retail, and 11K as high retail. I guess, again, depending on the mileage, records/history of the car, and the condition of the car... you can use that as a guideline.
Good Luck,
Asher
One source is Kelly Blue Book (www.kbb.com)... they are very conservative. The price tends to be a lot lower than other sources... use this guide to buy used car (by showing the seller the print out).
The other source is NADA (www.nada.com)... they tend to be on the high side (good for the seller). When searching for yours (1984 is considered classic - no options available) it shows 6.4K as the low retail, 8.6K average retail, and 11K as high retail. I guess, again, depending on the mileage, records/history of the car, and the condition of the car... you can use that as a guideline.
Good Luck,
Asher
