SL/R230: Facelifted SL Video
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SL55, Cayenne S, Tundra, 360 spider
2003 sl500 44k miles
Sport Package, Distronic Adaptive Cruise Control, Comfort Package, Integrated Phone, Front And Rear Parking Sensors, Keyless Ignition System, Dual-Multi Contour Seats, Wood Trim, Ventilated And Heated Seats, 18" Sport Alloy Wheels
38k
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...QQcmdZViewItem
2003 sl500 23k miles
You are bidding on a 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster with 23815 miles. The exterior is black with a tan leather interior. The car is in excellent condition with a clean car fax. The car is well equipped with standard power windows, locks, slip/traction control, wood trim, navigation, xenon lights, air conditioning, dual power heated seats, rear wind deflector screen, cd changer, etc. The car has been stored winters and only driven on nice summer days. This by far is the BEST COLOR COMBO. ( Black/Tan)
US $42,000.00 KBB IS $63,020.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...adExists=false
Once these cars start selling in these price ranges the demand will drop way off for them. Some stuffy rich people, 75% of the high end Mercedes buyers, don't want to pull up to a tea party in Beverly Hills driving a ~35k car. I stand by my statements I made, the bottom is going to fall out of the Sl values soon. If I am wrong I will come back and admit it, but don't hold your breath waiting for me to do so.
Sport Package, Distronic Adaptive Cruise Control, Comfort Package, Integrated Phone, Front And Rear Parking Sensors, Keyless Ignition System, Dual-Multi Contour Seats, Wood Trim, Ventilated And Heated Seats, 18" Sport Alloy Wheels
38k
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...QQcmdZViewItem
2003 sl500 23k miles
You are bidding on a 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster with 23815 miles. The exterior is black with a tan leather interior. The car is in excellent condition with a clean car fax. The car is well equipped with standard power windows, locks, slip/traction control, wood trim, navigation, xenon lights, air conditioning, dual power heated seats, rear wind deflector screen, cd changer, etc. The car has been stored winters and only driven on nice summer days. This by far is the BEST COLOR COMBO. ( Black/Tan)
US $42,000.00 KBB IS $63,020.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...adExists=false
Once these cars start selling in these price ranges the demand will drop way off for them. Some stuffy rich people, 75% of the high end Mercedes buyers, don't want to pull up to a tea party in Beverly Hills driving a ~35k car. I stand by my statements I made, the bottom is going to fall out of the Sl values soon. If I am wrong I will come back and admit it, but don't hold your breath waiting for me to do so.
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2003 sl500 44k miles
Sport Package, Distronic Adaptive Cruise Control, Comfort Package, Integrated Phone, Front And Rear Parking Sensors, Keyless Ignition System, Dual-Multi Contour Seats, Wood Trim, Ventilated And Heated Seats, 18" Sport Alloy Wheels
38k
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...QQcmdZViewItem
2003 sl500 23k miles
You are bidding on a 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster with 23815 miles. The exterior is black with a tan leather interior. The car is in excellent condition with a clean car fax. The car is well equipped with standard power windows, locks, slip/traction control, wood trim, navigation, xenon lights, air conditioning, dual power heated seats, rear wind deflector screen, cd changer, etc. The car has been stored winters and only driven on nice summer days. This by far is the BEST COLOR COMBO. ( Black/Tan)
US $42,000.00 KBB IS $63,020.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...adExists=false
Once these cars start selling in these price ranges the demand will drop way off for them. Some stuffy rich people, 75% of the high end Mercedes buyers, don't want to pull up to a tea party in Beverly Hills driving a ~35k car. I stand by my statements I made, the bottom is going to fall out of the Sl values soon. If I am wrong I will come back and admit it, but don't hold your breath waiting for me to do so.
Sport Package, Distronic Adaptive Cruise Control, Comfort Package, Integrated Phone, Front And Rear Parking Sensors, Keyless Ignition System, Dual-Multi Contour Seats, Wood Trim, Ventilated And Heated Seats, 18" Sport Alloy Wheels
38k
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...QQcmdZViewItem
2003 sl500 23k miles
You are bidding on a 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster with 23815 miles. The exterior is black with a tan leather interior. The car is in excellent condition with a clean car fax. The car is well equipped with standard power windows, locks, slip/traction control, wood trim, navigation, xenon lights, air conditioning, dual power heated seats, rear wind deflector screen, cd changer, etc. The car has been stored winters and only driven on nice summer days. This by far is the BEST COLOR COMBO. ( Black/Tan)
US $42,000.00 KBB IS $63,020.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...adExists=false
Once these cars start selling in these price ranges the demand will drop way off for them. Some stuffy rich people, 75% of the high end Mercedes buyers, don't want to pull up to a tea party in Beverly Hills driving a ~35k car. I stand by my statements I made, the bottom is going to fall out of the Sl values soon. If I am wrong I will come back and admit it, but don't hold your breath waiting for me to do so.
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'04 SL55,'07 S550,'06 E55
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people as a dealer I can tell you they will keep plummeting regardless of what you do or do not believe. Don't believe me? I bought a 1996 SL600 last year for 10.5K....that was once a 130K car it only had 77K miles. These cars are not investments, they're made for us to enjoy, and if you lose 50K over 24 months....big deal, Steve is right this is not a ferrari and won't hold value as such, but you know what it does that the ferrair doesnt....start right up when you want it to. Lord knows the newer ferraris are light years better, but I own a 355 and I go into the garage praying its gonna start each and every time I use it. The SL55 always starts right up and has never once broken down on me, I love it to death and don't mind losing 30K on mine to drive it for 2 years, thats $1500/month....$50/day to drive one of the worlds most amazing machines in reality that is a bargain.
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SL55, Cayenne S, Tundra, 360 spider
Ferrari 360, exactly where I am parking my car fun money for a while. I am coming back some day to the SL but after the new body style takes it first big slam of depreciation. I drove my SL55 for one year and lost ~15k, not to bad IMO. Sure was a fun car.
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people as a dealer I can tell you they will keep plummeting regardless of what you do or do not believe. Don't believe me? I bought a 1996 SL600 last year for 10.5K....that was once a 130K car it only had 77K miles. These cars are not investments, they're made for us to enjoy, and if you lose 50K over 24 months....big deal, Steve is right this is not a ferrari and won't hold value as such, but you know what it does that the ferrair doesnt....start right up when you want it to. Lord knows the newer ferraris are light years better, but I own a 355 and I go into the garage praying its gonna start each and every time I use it. The SL55 always starts right up and has never once broken down on me, I love it to death and don't mind losing 30K on mine to drive it for 2 years, thats $1500/month....$50/day to drive one of the worlds most amazing machines in reality that is a bargain.
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2003 SL500 2005 G55
I had a G500 for 4 months before trading it in for the G55 and the 500 had only 1500k on it and I lost $12k when I traded it in....but thats a whole different vehicle.............
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My ex-cars: 03 E55,04 C32, 05 C55 ,03 E320
[QUOTE=mjr24;2451377] These cars will barely depreciate when the update comes out. Anyone who says they will drop 20k overnight....well, you are an idiot.
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[QUOTE=derrick_lui;2452281][QUOTE=mjr24;2451377] These cars will barely depreciate when the update comes out. Anyone who says they will drop 20k overnight....well, you are an idiot.
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I'd put $ on it. Want to met my SL won't drop even half that when the update comes out?
Also, I am talking the 2009 SL....NOT when they redesign it and call it something other than the 230 because they will drop then. The 2002 SL is a prime example.
Also, I am talking the 2009 SL....NOT when they redesign it and call it something other than the 230 because they will drop then. The 2002 SL is a prime example.
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What changes/improvements would you like to see for the all new SL due in 2011?
Lighter?
More power?
Sportier?
More luxurious?
Better fuel economy?
Better interior design?
Total departure from the current R230 look?
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Lighter?
More power?
Sportier?
More luxurious?
Better fuel economy?
Better interior design?
Total departure from the current R230 look?
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Holds its value a little better would be really sweet!
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Steel Grey 2012 ML350 is wife's
Cupholders that my coffee won't spill into my nav unit nor occupy 15% of my passanger floorspace.
Better MP3-MP4 integration.
Another dashlight color.
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Wow....Hmmm....
I think the new facelift looks nice. It gives the SL an updated look. I think Mercedes had to do this, even though I don't want the facelift to come out.
I guess they had to do something to follow the new EU regulations for the front bumpers.
Does anyone know EXACTLY when the facelifted SL will come out next year?
I think the new facelift looks nice. It gives the SL an updated look. I think Mercedes had to do this, even though I don't want the facelift to come out.
I guess they had to do something to follow the new EU regulations for the front bumpers.
Does anyone know EXACTLY when the facelifted SL will come out next year?
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Wow....Hmmm....
I think the new facelift looks nice. It gives the SL an updated look. I think Mercedes had to do this, even though I don't want the facelift to come out.
I guess they had to do something to follow the new EU regulations for the front bumpers.
Does anyone know EXACTLY when the facelifted SL will come out next year?
I think the new facelift looks nice. It gives the SL an updated look. I think Mercedes had to do this, even though I don't want the facelift to come out.
I guess they had to do something to follow the new EU regulations for the front bumpers.
Does anyone know EXACTLY when the facelifted SL will come out next year?
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The SL is heavy enough so I'd say pass on AWD.
Over the years the SL seems to top itself with almost every new body style and I have a feeling the all new SL won't disappoint
Over the years the SL seems to top itself with almost every new body style and I have a feeling the all new SL won't disappoint
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