SL/R230: Have to sell 07 SL550 for new home
06-19-2007, 12:54 AM
#51
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I don't know about the rims, but a 07 Sl with the options you described and now used should be at least 85K, at most 92K, PLUS the fact that you ruined the entire car by drilling holes in the front for a front plate. NEVER EVER do that again, it's a SIN! There should be a law against this. Would you do this on a Lamborghini too? EVen thought it's the law, I wouldn't do it and cops won't pull you over for it.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
06-20-2007, 12:53 PM
#52
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I don't know about the rims, but a 07 Sl with the options you described and now used should be at least 85K, at most 92K, PLUS the fact that you ruined the entire car by drilling holes in the front for a front plate. NEVER EVER do that again, it's a SIN! There should be a law against this. Would you do this on a Lamborghini too? EVen thought it's the law, I wouldn't do it and cops won't pull you over for it.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
06-24-2007, 01:43 PM
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New SL buyer here.
I just bought an SL used and did a ton of research. I have found several dealers willing to give 10K+ discount as the 09 model will be a new design. So I can get a brand new 07 SL550 for under $90K.
Don't forget this car is over a year old now. It's common for a car to depreciate 20% after one year.
I bought my last car (not MB) at 11 months with 10K miles-- I paid 25% less than original price and 30% off MSRP. Cars are toys and not investments. That's just a fact of life in terms of premium products.
I also have a hobby in high end bicycles (think $8K-ish for a bike). The rule is generally 50% off after 2 years.
I know it's America and you can do whatever you want, but sellling a 1 yr old SL550 for $100K is just a joke.
Don't forget this car is over a year old now. It's common for a car to depreciate 20% after one year.
I bought my last car (not MB) at 11 months with 10K miles-- I paid 25% less than original price and 30% off MSRP. Cars are toys and not investments. That's just a fact of life in terms of premium products.
I also have a hobby in high end bicycles (think $8K-ish for a bike). The rule is generally 50% off after 2 years.
I know it's America and you can do whatever you want, but sellling a 1 yr old SL550 for $100K is just a joke.
Last edited by elviento; 06-24-2007 at 01:51 PM.
