2010 S550 4matic 320K...what should I sell it for?
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2010 S550 4matic 320K...what should I sell it for?
I've got a 2010 (W221) S550 4matic sedan with 320K miles (yes, really!) Shocking miles on the odometer, but honestly the majority of them are highway..car has been used as an executive limousine. We're retiring it and replacing it with the newer W222 sedan.
Options-wise, it has rear seat entertainment and front splitview, electric rear seats, 4-zone climate control, panoramic roof, rear seat entertainment, rear sunshades, 20-spoke S600 wheels, factory splash guards, rear desk.
We've replaced the transmission with a warrantied Silver Star rebuilt unit (Jan 2016). Other recent repairs include:
It's had religious preventative maintenance (Mobil-1 0W-40 oil & OEM filter change and tire rotation every 10K, various filter & fluid changes, plug changes, brakes, suspension components (i.e. ball joints), etc.)
Surprisingly, this car has been a iron man in our fleet. We get much less total miles out of American-built Lincolns and Cadillacs, and they cost a lot more in repairs/breakdowns. This Mercedes has never broken down on the side of the road and left us. Hope the W222 is as strong.
Looks and drives great - no issues. Cosmetically very presentable...no dings or dents, a few scratches here and there. Tire are Pirelli Cinturato P7 A/S Plus (Grand Touring) with at least 7/32nds (installed 30K miles ago). Few can believe it has the miles it does.
Anyway, just curious for some (positive/constructive) feedback on what you think I should retail it for? (Dealership offered $7K.)
Options-wise, it has rear seat entertainment and front splitview, electric rear seats, 4-zone climate control, panoramic roof, rear seat entertainment, rear sunshades, 20-spoke S600 wheels, factory splash guards, rear desk.
We've replaced the transmission with a warrantied Silver Star rebuilt unit (Jan 2016). Other recent repairs include:
- Radiator and hoses
- Alternator
- All Engine accessory pulleys
- A/C compressor
- A/C condenser
- Air springs and compressor
- Front and Rear blower motors
- Starter
- U-joints & center bearing (+servicing front & rear drive-lines)
- Wheel bearings
- Windshield
- Motor & transmission Mounts
It's had religious preventative maintenance (Mobil-1 0W-40 oil & OEM filter change and tire rotation every 10K, various filter & fluid changes, plug changes, brakes, suspension components (i.e. ball joints), etc.)
Surprisingly, this car has been a iron man in our fleet. We get much less total miles out of American-built Lincolns and Cadillacs, and they cost a lot more in repairs/breakdowns. This Mercedes has never broken down on the side of the road and left us. Hope the W222 is as strong.
Looks and drives great - no issues. Cosmetically very presentable...no dings or dents, a few scratches here and there. Tire are Pirelli Cinturato P7 A/S Plus (Grand Touring) with at least 7/32nds (installed 30K miles ago). Few can believe it has the miles it does.
Anyway, just curious for some (positive/constructive) feedback on what you think I should retail it for? (Dealership offered $7K.)
Last edited by ChesapeakeLimo; Jan 3, 2017 at 07:35 PM.
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I disagree, you can part out the car and almost make double what they are offering you. With how religiously serviced it has been serviced am sure some "baller wannabe" will jump on it in the private market. Post it online privately and maybe on eBay. I can't see how you won't get $13-15k for it easily.
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It'll likely fall below rough book value with those miles. It's nearly impossible to sell a super high mileage modern Benz. Hell, it would be difficult to sell a Honda Civic with that kind of mileage. Perhaps you can squeeze an extra $1500 out of the dealership, especially if that's where you're purchasing the W222.
And good luck if you decide to follow the advice of parting out the car. That sounds like a lot of fun to do with all of your spare time.
And good luck if you decide to follow the advice of parting out the car. That sounds like a lot of fun to do with all of your spare time.
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at 320k miles there are really no (wholesale) comps to estimate price.
the nearest i am seeing is an 100k in "below" condition that went for $20k.
i would say at 320k miles i would take whatever the dealer gives me. car will prolly fetch $10k at auction. your motor at 300k miles is close to imminent top end failure. $$$$$.
the nearest i am seeing is an 100k in "below" condition that went for $20k.
i would say at 320k miles i would take whatever the dealer gives me. car will prolly fetch $10k at auction. your motor at 300k miles is close to imminent top end failure. $$$$$.
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Wow 320K is much, but definitely not impossible to make $$$$ from it. Adding some pictures would really entice a buyer, but to get a gauge post so the MB family to view, and post feedback.
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I think he already traded it in. He should come back here and let us know what kind of price he got on the W222 and net difference with his trade.
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Sorry I hadn't updated/replied.
I listed it on Craigslist for $10K on a Thursday night in late February. On Friday morning I had 12 emails. By Saturday I had at least 12 more. I replied to all that the car would be available for inspection Sunday morning from 9 A.M. until sold.
I got a call at 5 PM from a guy insisting that he wanted to come inspect the car Saturday night and was coming from Queens, NY (200-miles away). He showed-up at 11:15 PM, looked over the car, drove it around the block, and paid cash.
Essentially, I had people fighting over it. In hindsight, I suppose I could've listed it for a higher price, but I wanted it sold before March 1 when the registrstion and insurance renewed.
I listed it on Craigslist for $10K on a Thursday night in late February. On Friday morning I had 12 emails. By Saturday I had at least 12 more. I replied to all that the car would be available for inspection Sunday morning from 9 A.M. until sold.
I got a call at 5 PM from a guy insisting that he wanted to come inspect the car Saturday night and was coming from Queens, NY (200-miles away). He showed-up at 11:15 PM, looked over the car, drove it around the block, and paid cash.
Essentially, I had people fighting over it. In hindsight, I suppose I could've listed it for a higher price, but I wanted it sold before March 1 when the registrstion and insurance renewed.
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Sorry I hadn't updated/replied.
I listed it on Craigslist for $10K on a Thursday night in late February. On Friday morning I had 12 emails. By Saturday I had at least 12 more. I replied to all that the car would be available for inspection Sunday morning from 9 A.M. until sold.
I got a call at 5 PM from a guy insisting that he wanted to come inspect the car Saturday night and was coming from Queens, NY (200-miles away). He showed-up at 11:15 PM, looked over the car, drove it around the block, and paid cash.
Essentially, I had people fighting over it. In hindsight, I suppose I could've listed it for a higher price, but I wanted it sold before March 1 when the registrstion and insurance renewed.
I listed it on Craigslist for $10K on a Thursday night in late February. On Friday morning I had 12 emails. By Saturday I had at least 12 more. I replied to all that the car would be available for inspection Sunday morning from 9 A.M. until sold.
I got a call at 5 PM from a guy insisting that he wanted to come inspect the car Saturday night and was coming from Queens, NY (200-miles away). He showed-up at 11:15 PM, looked over the car, drove it around the block, and paid cash.
Essentially, I had people fighting over it. In hindsight, I suppose I could've listed it for a higher price, but I wanted it sold before March 1 when the registrstion and insurance renewed.
Nice!!! I never would of thought that you would of gotten that price for those miles.
I just got an 2007 S550 with 57k for $11,250. It needs a little work but not to much. Bought it in TX and drove it home to IL.
Good luck on the new car, post pictures when you get a chance.
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Nice!!! I never would of thought that you would of gotten that price for those miles.
I just got an 2007 S550 with 57k for $11,250. It needs a little work but not to much. Bought it in TX and drove it home to IL.
Good luck on the new car, post pictures when you get a chance.
I just got an 2007 S550 with 57k for $11,250. It needs a little work but not to much. Bought it in TX and drove it home to IL.
Good luck on the new car, post pictures when you get a chance.
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I am North West of Chicago about an hour or less.
Supper Stoked to have an S550, what a sweet ride... I just got out of an 03 STS and the wife has an LS430 which is a nice car. This car blows them away.
Pics of the ride to be posted soon. Busy doing all sort of maintenance items and a few fixes. Getting ready to do the trans flush and service. A little nervous with this procedure, but almost have everything ready to go.
Supper Stoked to have an S550, what a sweet ride... I just got out of an 03 STS and the wife has an LS430 which is a nice car. This car blows them away.
Pics of the ride to be posted soon. Busy doing all sort of maintenance items and a few fixes. Getting ready to do the trans flush and service. A little nervous with this procedure, but almost have everything ready to go.
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