SL-Class (R231) 2013 on: Discussion on the SL550

SL/R231: Used Car for Sale

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 05-26-2022, 03:18 PM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
TennesseeZ4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Franklin, TN
Posts: 641
Received 277 Likes on 176 Posts
2019 E450 wagon: 2019 BMW 430i: 2013 Chevy Traverse: (departed)2013 SL550 & 2019 E450 cab
Used Car for Sale

Stopped by the Mercedes Benz of Music City yesterday for some service, and found this rather nice example in the showroom. 3,800 miles, original with luggage set, briefcase, valet key, everything. Just a cool $1.8 million, but is has recently had extensive service work and new tires, more due to age than mileage. Thought someone here might have the itch!


The following users liked this post:
Streamliner (05-26-2022)
Old 05-26-2022, 05:43 PM
  #2  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Veteran: Army
iTrader: (1)
 
JettaRed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Maryland, United States
Posts: 5,185
Received 1,917 Likes on 1,419 Posts
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
More like a poison ivy rash. Or worse, shingles.
Old 05-26-2022, 05:44 PM
  #3  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Veteran: Army
iTrader: (1)
 
JettaRed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Maryland, United States
Posts: 5,185
Received 1,917 Likes on 1,419 Posts
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
Not sure how old the car is, but I gotta ask: What's the use of having a car like that if you are going to drive it only 3800 miles?
Old 05-26-2022, 06:18 PM
  #4  
Super Member
 
CincyMBGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Ohio
Posts: 918
Received 361 Likes on 257 Posts
'16 C450, '21 Dad Wagon Pilot, '22 Wrangler 4xe
Originally Posted by JettaRed
Not sure how old the car is, but I gotta ask: What's the use of having a car like that if you are going to drive it only 3800 miles?
Well the original price was around $450k and now they're ~$2m cars. I'd say that's a pretty good reason.
The following users liked this post:
emilner (05-26-2022)
Old 05-26-2022, 07:04 PM
  #5  
Super Member
 
iridium18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 530
Received 153 Likes on 136 Posts
2023 AMG GLE63s, 2017 AMG SL63, 2024 Sprinter, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Just musing ... "that" ... or new SL63's in EVERY color ....
The following users liked this post:
TennesseeZ4 (05-27-2022)
Old 05-26-2022, 07:27 PM
  #6  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Veteran: Army
iTrader: (1)
 
JettaRed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Maryland, United States
Posts: 5,185
Received 1,917 Likes on 1,419 Posts
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
Originally Posted by CincyMBGuy
Well the original price was around $450k and now they're ~$2m cars. I'd say that's a pretty good reason.
If you're getting the car as an investment, then why drive it at all?
Old 05-26-2022, 11:00 PM
  #7  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
emilner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Huntington NY
Posts: 1,936
Received 349 Likes on 216 Posts
S560
Originally Posted by JettaRed
If you're getting the car as an investment, then why drive it at all?
If I bought a 9th car for $450k and drove it 3800 miles over 10 or whatever years and sold it for $1.8M I probably wouldn't care what plebeians on a forum thought about it (I say that as a plebeian in that world)...
The following users liked this post:
rmorin49 (05-27-2022)
Old 05-26-2022, 11:08 PM
  #8  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
E55Greasemonkey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Orbiting the planet
Posts: 4,478
Received 1,490 Likes on 986 Posts
This place is a joke.
What is that? A Boxster with an aftermarket targa top?
Old 05-26-2022, 11:18 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
griza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Miami Beach
Posts: 491
Received 84 Likes on 62 Posts
2006 CLS55 AMG Sold 2010 E550 Coupe totaled '13 SL550 current and loving it!
Originally Posted by E55Greasemonkey
What is that? A Boxster with an aftermarket targa top?
I can only hope that was not a serious comment..
The following users liked this post:
ThatsMyDawg (05-28-2022)
Old 05-27-2022, 09:25 AM
  #10  
Super Member
 
CincyMBGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Ohio
Posts: 918
Received 361 Likes on 257 Posts
'16 C450, '21 Dad Wagon Pilot, '22 Wrangler 4xe
Originally Posted by JettaRed
If you're getting the car as an investment, then why drive it at all?
Why wouldn't you? Other than the minor risk of light enjoyment, some vehicles are appreciating assets that can be enjoyed. The difference between 10 delivery miles and 3000 miles after 15 years will be negligible.
Old 05-27-2022, 12:51 PM
  #11  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Utopia Texas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Brookshire, Texas & Cat Spring, Texas
Posts: 2,336
Received 927 Likes on 606 Posts
2019 SL550/2023 EQS 580 SUV
I wonder which C Class they traded it in for….
Old 05-27-2022, 03:32 PM
  #12  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
TennesseeZ4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Franklin, TN
Posts: 641
Received 277 Likes on 176 Posts
2019 E450 wagon: 2019 BMW 430i: 2013 Chevy Traverse: (departed)2013 SL550 & 2019 E450 cab
Originally Posted by Utopia Texas
I wonder which C Class they traded it in for….
Likely an SUV!
The following users liked this post:
ThatsMyDawg (05-28-2022)

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: SL/R231: Used Car for Sale



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:33 AM.