SL/R230: Drove new SL550
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That is good information. So the current discount on a new 2008 is $12000? The dealer is offering me a trade of $50K plus my 2003 SL with 48K miles on it for a new 2008 white that has a MSRP of $102,xxx. Which mean they are giving me $40K for my 2003. Avg. trade for my car is around $42K so we are within a couple of grand of a good deal? What do you guys think? Mines a CPO car and I have another couple of years of bumper to bumper warranty so I am covered for repairs on my 2003. I could just wait another year until the 2009's come out with the new frontend and then use maybe less $$$ to upgrade to a used 2007/2008? or am I just spliting hairs???
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I'm looking at this as an opportunity. Mercedes is giving dealers $12K in money for all 2008 SL's that were in inventory in 2007, its good for 1/7/08 thur 1/30/08. If you combine this with the normal $7K you could bargin for on a $102K SL it is giving me a good deal. I can look at it as getting $10K off the sticker and $45K for my trade. So I bought it for my car and $47,500 cash. It has the color and options I was looking for and it is brand new. White/stone interior with chestnut trim 2008 SL550 with premium 1 package, trim package and the electric trunk opener. Lists for $102,605.00
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I am in a similar boat. I have a 2003 with 42k and a 100K extended warranty. Last month the ballast went $800 non warranty. Today the strut started leaking $1,800 non warranty. The dealer has a new 2008, sticker $105,000 exactly the way I want. $17,500 off sticker for $87,500 and only $34,000 for my car which is mint (minus leaky strut). I think it is worth at least $40,000 from recent completed items on ebay. So $53,500 with my trade. Sounds like some people here did a little better. Personally I don’t like the look of the 2009. The main reason would be for no more service issues, having a navigation system that is usable, and the 550 motor. As much as I want a new car $53,500 seem steep. Also although I have not heard the 2008 I think the stereo in the 2003 SL500 is one of the best factory units ever.
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Was at the Dealer for the SL63 Debut last week. They had like $20K off on the 2008 SL55`s still in stock. I was tempted. But going to wait for a couple years and get an off lease SL63 or another SL55. Having a brand new car does not float my boat that much for the difference in price. Plus with a used one I can see if its "cursed" before I buy it.
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I was going to wait for the redesign to trade up my 04 to a 09 SL550. After seeing recent pictures though, I just don't like the new front end, it has BMW 6 series looking headlights and the high hood. I could wait for the true next gen SL but most likely I will be looking into the new F149 hardtop convertible Ferrari. (supposedly a optional 4 seater as well) Either that or a 6 series convertible - it's nice to be able to share with friends and family what it feels like to drive topless around the beach.
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I am in a similar boat. I have a 2003 with 42k and a 100K extended warranty. Last month the ballast went $800 non warranty. Today the strut started leaking $1,800 non warranty. The dealer has a new 2008, sticker $105,000 exactly the way I want. $17,500 off sticker for $87,500 and only $34,000 for my car which is mint (minus leaky strut). I think it is worth at least $40,000 from recent completed items on ebay. So $53,500 with my trade. Sounds like some people here did a little better. Personally I don’t like the look of the 2009. The main reason would be for no more service issues, having a navigation system that is usable, and the 550 motor. As much as I want a new car $53,500 seem steep. Also although I have not heard the 2008 I think the stereo in the 2003 SL500 is one of the best factory units ever.
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