SL/R230 Resale on SL600 - MBWorld.org Forums

Dec 28, 2004 | 02:13 AM

emvanderpol

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Resale on SL600

Looking at a 2004 SL600, but am a bit disuaded by the previous SL600's resale performance. For example the 2002 SL600's MSRP was at $128K, but can be picked up for $40-50K today. Was also looking at a 2001 360 Spider (MSRP in 2001 = $165K, used ones are going for $190K today).

Any thought about how the new design will hold its value? Any input on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

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Dec 28, 2004 | 02:49 PM

WIldcat465

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2007 CL600

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Originally Posted by emvanderpol

When you lo0k at the lease residuals for the 500, 55, and 600, you see that the 600 depreciates the fastest. We just leased a fully loaded Mars Red SL600, cap cost = $143k, and the residual after 39 months is about $75k. I think it'll be worth less than that becuase I've already seen one '04 600 for a hair over $100k. For me, I enjoy having a new vehicle and the residual is the MB Credit's problem. If I love the car at the end of the lease and the market value is less, then I'd offer to buy it at a fair price.

I was told by one of the sales guys that they're also soft because the 600 buyer wants a new car and those who would normally by a used vehicle are afraid of maintenance cost on the 12 cylinder. Who wants to be caught without a warranty?

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SL/R230: Resale on SL600

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