It seems its getting harder and harder to guess the values of our cars.. I cant believe im saying it but this one seems expensive.. 98 for 15k

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...QQcmdZViewItem

 

I don't know much about the price of the SL, but in October, my dealer gave me 14K trade for my 99 SLK230 Kompressor. I didn't do any mods. It was stock execpt for the stereo. He sold it within 2 weeks for 18,500.

 

Has there been a downturn in your stock portfolio? That price is reasonable.

 

Theres a lot of miles on that example

 

KBB.com says it is worth between about $13,000 and $20,000 depending on several factors.

Given that Ebay is a wide open market place, whatever our R129's sell for on ebay is a pretty good indication of their worth (given an exception from time to time for somebody who snagged a deal because of good timing, etc.)

 

187,000 miles and the car still looks that good.

 

i saw a recent one-owner 1997 SL500 for $18k w/ 87k miles in the SF area that looks pretty clean.

the only thing was that i turned on the engine and there was a very light clicking sound from the engine. i'm not mechanic, but what could cause that? i turned on the 1999 and 2001 SL's that were parked next to it and it sounded very smooth. any ideas?

 

Please take a look at this post.

"problem with oiling tubes to the followers thus causing a lifter like noise"
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129...ght=oil+guides