SL/R230: price check on a loaded 2003 SL55 AMG with RENNtech R1 (also a Bruce Mendel car)
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price check on a loaded 2003 SL55 AMG with RENNtech R1 (also a Bruce Mendel car)
Hi, putting my car up for sale and am debating on the eBay reserve price. This is a 67k mile silver 2003 SL55 AMG, new OEM ABC pump, new tires, loaded (pano roof, distronic, parktronic, keyless go). The RENNtech R1 and airbox are estimated to add 60-70hp. It was found for me in excellent condition with full service history by Bruce Mendel. I know there are no guarantees, but how much would you list it for if you were selling this?
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The mods don’t add much. $20k would be a strong number. Check Bring-Trailer completed sales for comps. It’s still a 1st year SL55, even if optioned well, without crazy low miles.
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Before I decided to spend a little more and get an SL63 this April, I was looking at multiple SL55s with sub-40k mileage between $20k and $25k. Short of P030 the options don't add a lot from a valuation standpoint, and modifications can deter as many people as they attract. I'd also say right about $20k if it's a very clean car with full history.
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Before I decided to spend a little more and get an SL63 this April, I was looking at multiple SL55s with sub-40k mileage between $20k and $25k. Short of P030 the options don't add a lot from a valuation standpoint, and modifications can deter as many people as they attract. I'd also say right about $20k if it's a very clean car with full history.
I agree, and only bought mine because Bruce Mendel vouched for it. I actually meant to keep it for only a year or two, as I like trying different cars, but have now had it for almost five years. Attaching pics to my next reply down.
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Suggest you look again. Lots of ‘03 SL55 AMGs have sold on BaT. Just adjust for mileage. https://bringatrailer.com/search/sl55/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...z-sl55-amg-49/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...z-sl55-amg-34/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...z-sl55-amg-49/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...z-sl55-amg-34/
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Suggest you look again. Lots of ‘03 SL55 AMGs have sold on BaT. Just adjust for mileage. https://bringatrailer.com/search/sl55/
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Most that I was looking at were in the 2003-2005 range. The newer SL55s with low mileage tend to bring close to SL63 money, and I ended up preferring the M156 and SpeedShift combo.
