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Hi, I am new to the forum. I am looking at a 2007 S65 with 86,001 miles. They are asking $31,750 for it. Also looking at a 2010 S63 with 82,579 for $31,000. What do you guys think? Thank you in advance. Looking forword to participating in the forums.
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Guys I need some advice . I am in the process of purchasing a 2009 s65 black on black . Very well maintained and the seller is v particular about the car he collects in his showroom . Need advice on purchase price . Current mileage is 59500. Below is the link . Thanks n urgent advice needed 😉👍👍.
http://hubbardautocenter.ebizautos.mobi/detail-2009-mercedes~benz-s65_amg-used-16651953.html?photolist=true
http://hubbardautocenter.ebizautos.mobi/detail-2009-mercedes~benz-s65_amg-used-16651953.html?photolist=true
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Nice car, but the link you provided doesn't mention the price. What's the dealer asking?
A 2009 S65 in my area in outstanding condition that's fully loaded with under 60k miles, and I mean CF everything for the interior, will run you anywhere from $38-41K private party. Dealer retail would be in the ballpark of $42-45k. Again, that's based on outstanding condition, full receipts and maintenance history, with no reconditioning needed. Most cars however generally require some things to be done and tend to fall in the next lower category, so pricing should be adjusted downwards by 5-8%.
A 2009 S65 in my area in outstanding condition that's fully loaded with under 60k miles, and I mean CF everything for the interior, will run you anywhere from $38-41K private party. Dealer retail would be in the ballpark of $42-45k. Again, that's based on outstanding condition, full receipts and maintenance history, with no reconditioning needed. Most cars however generally require some things to be done and tend to fall in the next lower category, so pricing should be adjusted downwards by 5-8%.
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At 42k, if the car indeed requires no reconditioning and the service records are complete and current, then that's a fair price. If I were you, I'd aim for 40-41k with tag and doc fees included.
Not too many buyers out there for this kind of car based on maintenance costs alone, so the dealer should be able to come down a tad more and still make a profit if he wants to move the car.
Not too many buyers out there for this kind of car based on maintenance costs alone, so the dealer should be able to come down a tad more and still make a profit if he wants to move the car.
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Btw, the car is due for a plug change. There's 24 of them. Costs for the NGK iridium plugs alone are around $200-250. If you plan to do it yourself, then labor is free. However, bear in mind that removal and reinstalling the coil cassettes run the risk of damage unless you know what you're doing. Each coil pack new can cost anywhere from $1200-1500 while remans are in the neighborhood of 800 each.
If you buy the car, do not wait to replace the plugs and boots. I just replaced the driver side plugs last weekend (passenger side was done after replacing a failed coil pack 4k miles ago), and my car has 59,100 miles on it. All the plug boots broke in half inside the head, and three out of 12 plugs showed significant signs of corrosion at the anode. Any longer, and the plug tips could have disintegrated inside the combustion chamber resulting in a lot of bad juju. The maintenance schedule should be revised to 40 or 50k plug change intervals rather than 60.
Just saying this because you need to be prepared for the extraneous costs of owning a supercar.
If you buy the car, do not wait to replace the plugs and boots. I just replaced the driver side plugs last weekend (passenger side was done after replacing a failed coil pack 4k miles ago), and my car has 59,100 miles on it. All the plug boots broke in half inside the head, and three out of 12 plugs showed significant signs of corrosion at the anode. Any longer, and the plug tips could have disintegrated inside the combustion chamber resulting in a lot of bad juju. The maintenance schedule should be revised to 40 or 50k plug change intervals rather than 60.
Just saying this because you need to be prepared for the extraneous costs of owning a supercar.
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Thanks will keep on pushing 👍
I also was favoring this 2010 but the seller won't budge even though he got this in auction for 46k which I told him
http://www.worldautobrokers.com/mobile/VehicleDetail.aspx?InventoryId=9472408&Guid=6a4562 83-dd76-4b08-ae17-2ecd536afd24
I also was favoring this 2010 but the seller won't budge even though he got this in auction for 46k which I told him
http://www.worldautobrokers.com/mobile/VehicleDetail.aspx?InventoryId=9472408&Guid=6a4562 83-dd76-4b08-ae17-2ecd536afd24
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Thanks will keep on pushing ��
I also was favoring this 2010 but the seller won't budge even though he got this in auction for 46k which I told him
http://www.worldautobrokers.com/mobi...7-2ecd536afd24
I also was favoring this 2010 but the seller won't budge even though he got this in auction for 46k which I told him
http://www.worldautobrokers.com/mobi...7-2ecd536afd24
Bear in mind, that in a couple more years, these cars will be thousands less than what they're asking for now. Only thing to remember if you buy one is to factor in the cost of maintenance. Whatever money you save now is bound to be reinvested down the road...
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I don't want to dissuade you if a twin-turbocharged V12 monster is what you're really after, but unless you're good turning a wrench, the maintenance can get very, very expensive. You should be fully aware of that before you pull the trigger.
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That's good then. Well, like I said earlier... seems like the price is fair if everything checks out. If you can get the dealer to go any lower than 42k including doc and tag fees, then I think you scored yourself a good deal. Good luck on your decision. 
P.S. Have you run a Carfax or Autocheck on it? If it comes back clean, then yeah.. go for it dude.
P.S. Have you run a Carfax or Autocheck on it? If it comes back clean, then yeah.. go for it dude.
