SL/R230: recent 05 sl500 purchase
01-02-2013, 11:28 PM
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2005 sl500
recent 05 sl500 purchase
I recently purchased an 05 sl500 for $28,500 with 33500 miles. It had a sticker price of $110,000 to include designo graphite edition, AMG sport package, parktronic & keyless go, and comfort package. Also fairly new tires, brakes and batteries. Finally an extended warranty good till June of 2013. Wondering if I got a decent deal. My first post, thanks guys.
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01-05-2013, 06:44 PM
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Sounds like a great deal.
If you want a little more reassurance, just go drive an SLK, which would sell for just a few thousand less -- no comparison!
Just be sure to keep up on the maintenance and try to do as much on it yourself as you can
If you want a little more reassurance, just go drive an SLK, which would sell for just a few thousand less -- no comparison!
Just be sure to keep up on the maintenance and try to do as much on it yourself as you can
02-27-2013, 06:15 AM
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'05 500sl
Same car
SoCalMan, I also just (2/20) bought an 05 with pano, AMG , sport. Mine has 36K miles and I paid 26,5 but it came with 2 issues uncovered when "Visit Workshop" light came on during test drive. I got a PPI so feel Ok about the repairs and think I got it close to auction price (they wanted 33k).. I have replaced trunk shocks and rear strut (shock) at my trusted inde. I love the car. It drives well and is quick when I get on it and is an upgrade from my clean 96 SL. I just hope it doesn't put me in the poorhouse here in SWFlorida.
Bought 3yrs warranty through USAA/Assurant also.
Lets talk as we put on the miles and things break. I need someone to vent to as my wife has no sympathy or tolerance for me spending on cars.
funny thing.. I drove 2 05SL's when I visited my kids at Christmas time in SoCal, one was in Monterey Park and one in Laguna Bch.
Wishing you (and me) only happy days.
Al (sasha1991)
Bought 3yrs warranty through USAA/Assurant also.
Lets talk as we put on the miles and things break. I need someone to vent to as my wife has no sympathy or tolerance for me spending on cars.
funny thing.. I drove 2 05SL's when I visited my kids at Christmas time in SoCal, one was in Monterey Park and one in Laguna Bch.
Wishing you (and me) only happy days.
Al (sasha1991)
