SL/R129: What Could I Realistically Sell my 1999 SL500 Sport For?
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2016 AMG GTS
What Could I Realistically Sell my 1999 SL500 Sport For?
Jumped into a 1999 SL500 that was for sale locally. Always loved these cars, but always hesitated because they're so dated now. Saw it for sale nearby and said why the hell not and went and bought it from a private party. Been kind of driving it once in a while, but just don't love it like I thought I would. Runs absolutely flawlessly, but does have the BAS/ESP and ABS light on due to the brake light switch. I have already ordered a new switch and will be installing it this week to remedy that so car should have no mechanical issues.
Paint is good. Only thing is it needs a new headliner on the hard top (not necessarily urgent). I had test driven a few over the years and was always turned off by how stuff was falling apart and just how old they looked in person. This car actually shocked me in how good condition it was in.
Don't care if I lose too much money on it, but just want to see for people that have sold theirs recently...how long did it take to sell? Mine is high mileage as well btw which might be an issue at 176k miles. It does have the sports package with staggered AMG wheels and xenon projector headlights though which I believe are somewhat rare. I don't want to necessarily sit on it for months, but also don't want to just give it away.
Paint is good. Only thing is it needs a new headliner on the hard top (not necessarily urgent). I had test driven a few over the years and was always turned off by how stuff was falling apart and just how old they looked in person. This car actually shocked me in how good condition it was in.
Don't care if I lose too much money on it, but just want to see for people that have sold theirs recently...how long did it take to sell? Mine is high mileage as well btw which might be an issue at 176k miles. It does have the sports package with staggered AMG wheels and xenon projector headlights though which I believe are somewhat rare. I don't want to necessarily sit on it for months, but also don't want to just give it away.
Last edited by JPetros2008; Jul 7, 2019 at 08:25 PM.
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Well I would, but I just helped my friend sell his C63. Edmunds said we could expect around $21k private party and we easily got closer to $30k and sold it within a week so I don’t really consider that accurate at all.
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Sounds like you know how the sell and importantly found a buyer!
BaT is a site that charges little to list, so the buyer is paying most of the fee. On a regular basis the site has R 129's but the range is 6K to 28K,
depending on condition and history tells the tale. This world and another site has very focused owners so this is not a place to catch a motivated buyers.
The forum has many experts and very few dreamers!
Good luck with your project to sell.
BaT is a site that charges little to list, so the buyer is paying most of the fee. On a regular basis the site has R 129's but the range is 6K to 28K,
depending on condition and history tells the tale. This world and another site has very focused owners so this is not a place to catch a motivated buyers.
The forum has many experts and very few dreamers!
Good luck with your project to sell.
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I am currently learning R129 and considering to buy one so did many studies. A 99 with 175K miles worth about $4K in my opinion.
I think the major problem is the mileage and many are afraid of maintenance/repair.
I think the major problem is the mileage and many are afraid of maintenance/repair.
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If you want a realistic value just search CL, FB Marketplace, Ebay, your local papers etc for similar cars with similar miles.
That's what any buyer is doing so might as well learn your competition and price accordingly.
That's what any buyer is doing so might as well learn your competition and price accordingly.
