njcpa

I'm looking at a 2006 s600 w 30k miles for $32K. Seems like a great price. But, it doesn't have the AMG package, which not only helps the cars looks, but seems to have a significant impact on price. However, if I drive this for a year, I've got to think I can get $25k on trade-in without a problem.

What do you think?

If not this, then for the same price and miles, I'd need to go to a 2003...

Quadcammer

that is very cheap.

Check this car out well to make sure it is not an accident victim.

Reckless

nj: Let me know if you don't go through with it. That sounds like a good deal. I'd buy it if it were black/black, silver/black, or white/black. Make sure to get a warranty.

If you are worried about impact on price, get a Honda Accord it will hold more value.

Corsa9000

The Sports package cost is around $5K but it makes the car look much better and improves resale value. Without the Sports Pkg. the S class cars look kind of wimpy.

If you like this car, then get it since there are many sources for similar body kits around you can add later.

Gondon

Sport Package a must.

bp95gsx

https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...3-s600-fs.html

Check out my S600 with Sport Package for sale in NJ!!! I'll give you a smokin deal!

njcpa

Thanks, John, but looking for lower mileage.

the 2006 doesn't have bluetooth and needs tires. without the AMG kit, I think I'm going to wait. It's a great deal for someone that wants a boring s600 though.

it's on autotrader and cars if someone else is looking.

Fraser

$32k is dirt cheap for a 600 like you describe if it is in good nick. I was on the lookout for an '05/'06 S600 with sub 50k miles and for a clean one in the right colour and was expecting to fork out close to $40,000 for an '05 with ca. 35,000 miles.

It isn't this one is it because frame damage is reported which explains the price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...ht_11502wt_933

blume

^thats the one.

Gondon

Nice find, It probably is.

His last CL was a salvage/stolen car as well, but I think it turned out too be alright. Njcpa likes to play with fire.

bp95gsx

NP!! Let me know when you buy one! I'll line you up with the Eurocharged ECU! You'll be stomping on Vettes in no time.

MRAMG1

To be honest, I can't imagine the NON AMG package to fall any quicker than a AMG equipped S600. NEITHER holds their value at all, unfortunately.

Personally, I did hold out for a AMG sport package car, simply because IMHO it looks SO MUCH BETTER. To plain without it, again IMHO.

But value, I really don't think it makes a sh-t of difference.

Good luck

And that 06 for under 30K, RUN forest RUN

njcpa

The Carfax report didn't have that info. Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to pass. Yes - I'll play with fire, but not at that price. Maybe at $25k...

Fraser

I looked up the Carfax (it is free under the Autotrader ad) and amazed the frame damage didn't show up there. I know there are some ways round Carfax but still

That vehicle has had an interesting life...since being repo'd it has been around half the second hand car dealers on the East Coast!