SLfanDC

I'd like to hear people's thoughts on how to get the most money when selling a relatively new SL. It's a 2004 SL500 with sport package and wood package. I bought the car about 10 months ago for $97K and it has 8,000 miles.

Where is the best place to advertise it? And how much should I expect to get for it?

Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

SLK55_AMG

advertising? tell to friends? create a website for selling it then give the url to everyone as forward... damn , it so easy

mattnaz

I have sold a few cars on Autotrader.com. I have not had anyone waste my time when calling.

SLfanDC

Thanks. I've tried advertising in the newspaper, and have also told many of my friends/family that the car is for sale. I've never tried putting up a website, and don't really know how to go about doing that. Any suggestions?

allenjdmb

Heh. Heh, heh. Ha, Ha, HAAAAAA!
You must have absolutely no idea of the marketplace in high dollar cars right now. I feel for you, but you can thank several factors, not the least of which are your friends at Mercedes Benz North America, for the ridiculous amount of SL's in the marketplace. Once you realize what your car is really worth, you may decide to continue to ride. Great car, and not worth losing $10 grand on in this short period of time.

SLfanDC

I assume you're responding to SLK55_AMG's post and not mine, correct?

In any case, my reason for creating this thread in the first place was to ask for advice from other members about the best way to go about selling a fairly new SL. As for your comment that I should just keep the car, I wish I could, but I am expecting to move overseas soon and don't intend to bring it with me so I will have no use for it.

bensitto

Come out to our meet in Tyson's II this weekend, you'll be able to spread the word there too!!! I love the wheels on your car by the way D...

Friday, Sept 3rd. Outside Macy's parking lot, 7:30pm until anytime...

SLfanDC

Thanks for letting me know about this. Sorry I couldn't make it. I tried calling you back, but I forgot to save your number in my phone. Hope you had a good turnout last night. And let me know when the next MD/VA/DC GTG will be. Thanks!

Silver_Lana

How much are you looking to get for it?

SLfanDC

Looking for mid to high $80K's

SLfanDC

But I am also open to offers. If anyone here is interested, please email dskandalis@mpegla.com

Thnx!

Silver_Lana

Unfortunately Mid to high 80s is a tad higher than I wanted to spend since the car is afterall preowned.
I might end up with a new SLk350 loaded and just wait for the newer engines to debut in late 2005/early 2006.
Thanks for replying anyway and good luck selling the car!