2004 s500 good deal? possible new owner
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2004 s500 good deal? possible new owner
hi guys I have a chance of getting an 04 pretty base from what I can tell s500 with only 11k miles!! Yes 11k miles,
The questions I have is with all the air suspension issues ive read about is it something I should be worried about? Even though the mileage is low I am concerned that the age could be an issue. Also what else should I look for amd what is a good price? They are talking about 20 grand out the door? I think it is high. Book value even witg low miles is 12k so id like some input from you guys thanks
The questions I have is with all the air suspension issues ive read about is it something I should be worried about? Even though the mileage is low I am concerned that the age could be an issue. Also what else should I look for amd what is a good price? They are talking about 20 grand out the door? I think it is high. Book value even witg low miles is 12k so id like some input from you guys thanks
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Ok, I missed the part about being 20k. There is no way in ~~~~ I would pay that. They are out there mind. Mileage is not the problem with these cars, age is. 15k tops as I agree with ib.
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At 15k the dealer is still making money on the car. Don't forget the car is 10 years, almost 11 years old. I don't know what the tax rate is in your state but here in NC it is a flat 3% on used cars. However, we do pay a personal property tax each year as long as we own the car.
Look at it this way. If you owned that car and went to a dealer to trade it in or tried to sell it privately the most you would probably get is about 12k and that's if it has a lot of options.
Look at it this way. If you owned that car and went to a dealer to trade it in or tried to sell it privately the most you would probably get is about 12k and that's if it has a lot of options.
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They wont budge but I did find a couple 2003's with milagein the 60's what should I be concerned about on these? Sorry for the questions but never had the benz and the some of the stories I read on here can make one a bit nervous
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get a airmatic and spend the money saved on a good warranty that covers it. If your a good DIY the car isn't bad to figure out and get fixed. you have have no clue how the systems work or not a do it yourself, get a warranty with the money saved.
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