SL/R230: How Much $$$$ Realistically - Sale or Trade
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How Much $$$$ Realistically - Sale or Trade
If I end up selling or trading my 05 SL600 between now and July, when my 06 SL600 comes in, how much do you think I can realistically expect to get for the Vehicle. I really don't want to deal with people who may or may not be serious (TEST DRIVERS) or even worse criminals. Any input would be appreciated.
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ask 120k, take nothing below 110k
why would anyone buy an SL600, with their known fast depreciation, and sell it just to buy ANOTHER one? Are you crazy? Why go 05 to 06. Why even buy it again?
Are you goign to sell the 06 for an 07 and so forth? Put your money into realestate
why would anyone buy an SL600, with their known fast depreciation, and sell it just to buy ANOTHER one? Are you crazy? Why go 05 to 06. Why even buy it again?
Are you goign to sell the 06 for an 07 and so forth? Put your money into realestate
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And why, if you are prepared to throw $$$$$$$$ cash away trading the car in, don't you just take a slightly bigger hit and part exchange it with your dealer, to avoid the aggravation.
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Originally Posted by pimpitcharlie
why would anyone buy an SL600, with their known fast depreciation, and sell it just to buy ANOTHER one? Are you crazy? Why go 05 to 06. Why even buy it again?
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There is a 05 Sl600 on Ebay for $107K, with a decent array of options...
Id say $105k-115k...
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Why not just trade it in? I think the sales tax you save will help offset the money you lose. What color are you getting this time?
Id say $105k-115k...
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Why not just trade it in? I think the sales tax you save will help offset the money you lose. What color are you getting this time?
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Thanks for the financial advice!
Originally Posted by pimpitcharlie
ask 120k, take nothing below 110k
why would anyone buy an SL600, with their known fast depreciation, and sell it just to buy ANOTHER one? Are you crazy? Why go 05 to 06. Why even buy it again? Are you goign to sell the 06 for an 07 and so forth? Put your money into realestate
why would anyone buy an SL600, with their known fast depreciation, and sell it just to buy ANOTHER one? Are you crazy? Why go 05 to 06. Why even buy it again?
Are you goign to sell the 06 for an 07 and so forth? Put your money into realestate
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Originally Posted by lorinserbenz
There is a 05 Sl600 on Ebay for $107K, with a decent array of options...
Id say $105k-115k...
..
Why not just trade it in? I think the sales tax you save will help offset the money you lose. What color are you getting this time?
Id say $105k-115k...
..
Why not just trade it in? I think the sales tax you save will help offset the money you lose. What color are you getting this time?
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Originally Posted by StephenK
Thanks for the financial advice, I already have a LOT of real estate. It's time to have some fun and spend some of that money. I am going to trade my 01 S500 for what I think will be labeled an 06 or 07 S-Class when the new body comes out, so maybe I can keep the 05 to 06 to 07 pace going.
and you can have your 06 SL and 07 S
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Thanks for the advice.
Thanks, but Real Estate especially in Florida has a good few more years of appreciation at least. Real Estate holdings are my retirement. Never even thought about California.
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Originally Posted by StephenK
Thanks, but Real Estate especially in Florida has a good few more years of appreciation at least. Real Estate holdings are my retirement. Never even thought about California.
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The Panhandle in the Florida Is Experiencing Mind Boggling Appreciation the past several years. I am in the real estate business and even I can't believe it. Look west of Panama City between there and Destin, Florida. Rosemary Beach, Grayton Beach, Seagrove Beach, Destin, San Destin & Seaside Florida. A Huge plus for the entire area was the developing by St. Joe which you may already know is the largest land owner in the State of Florida. They have definately enriched the emerald coast.
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Originally Posted by StephenK
The Panhandle in the Florida Is Experiencing Mind Boggling Appreciation the past several years. I am in the real estate business and even I can't believe it. Look west of Panama City between there and Destin, Florida. Rosemary Beach, Grayton Beach, Seagrove Beach, Destin, San Destin & Seaside Florida. A Huge plus for the entire area was the developing by St. Joe which you may already know is the largest land owner in the State of Florida. They have definately enriched the emerald coast.
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StephenK,
I have some investment properties(condos) in Destin (sandestin). I have decided to unload them this year. Personally, I think the market is way too high, driven by low interest rates and poor equity markets. I see similiar parallels with the tech bubble of the late '90s. Having said that, Panama City is certainly less pricey, and I might represent a buying opportunity. I would love to hear more of your insights. Thanks!!
I have some investment properties(condos) in Destin (sandestin). I have decided to unload them this year. Personally, I think the market is way too high, driven by low interest rates and poor equity markets. I see similiar parallels with the tech bubble of the late '90s. Having said that, Panama City is certainly less pricey, and I might represent a buying opportunity. I would love to hear more of your insights. Thanks!!
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The FDIC has issued a report suggesting that the housing markets (in some areas such as Florida and California) are wildly overprcied due to low interest rates and predatory speculation. They are predicting a housing "bubble" in selected areas once rates go back up as they inevitably will.
Some of you dependant on unrealistically high housing prices to make a living might be posting on the Yugo board this time next year.
Some of you dependant on unrealistically high housing prices to make a living might be posting on the Yugo board this time next year.
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Originally Posted by pilot20
The FDIC has issued a report suggesting that the housing markets (in some areas such as Florida and California) are wildly overprcied due to low interest rates and predatory speculation. They are predicting a housing "bubble" in selected areas once rates go back up as they inevitably will.
Some of you dependant on unrealistically high housing prices to make a living might be posting on the Yugo board this time next year.
Some of you dependant on unrealistically high housing prices to make a living might be posting on the Yugo board this time next year.
Typical, the troll is back with another negative post. Can't you ever say anything positive!
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Originally Posted by pilot20
The FDIC has issued a report suggesting that the housing markets (in some areas such as Florida and California) are wildly overprcied due to low interest rates and predatory speculation. They are predicting a housing "bubble" in selected areas once rates go back up as they inevitably will.
Some of you dependant on unrealistically high housing prices to make a living might be posting on the Yugo board this time next year.
Some of you dependant on unrealistically high housing prices to make a living might be posting on the Yugo board this time next year.
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Well he simply speaks the truth...whenever there is a rise there has to eventually be a fall...and higher interest rates is usually the catalyst for such a fall.
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Originally Posted by pimpitcharlie
ask 120k, take nothing below 110k
why would anyone buy an SL600, with their known fast depreciation, and sell it just to buy ANOTHER one? Are you crazy? Why go 05 to 06. Why even buy it again? Are you goign to sell the 06 for an 07 and so forth? Put your money into realestate
why would anyone buy an SL600, with their known fast depreciation, and sell it just to buy ANOTHER one? Are you crazy? Why go 05 to 06. Why even buy it again?
Are you goign to sell the 06 for an 07 and so forth? Put your money into realestate
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Nice Comment!
Originally Posted by WIldcat465
Because they can. Everybody wants to be a financial advisor.
I have been beginning to feel the same way.
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Originally Posted by WIldcat465
Because they can. Everybody wants to be a financial advisor.
Well if people don't want financial advice why are they posting essentially financial questions?
Idiots.
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i'd be interested in getting more info from you guys down in florida if you dont mind. I have some properties in michigan, but its too cold and i wanna get out of here! stephenk or v8plus4, or anyone else involved in the area for that matter, would you mind getting me some contact info for a good broker down there? my email is jkypes@hotmail.com
thanks!
jason
thanks!
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Originally Posted by pilot20
Well if people don't want financial advice why are they posting essentially financial questions?
Idiots.
Idiots.
