david7979

What would be a good price for this car? 2005 sl55 with 12k miles, keyless go, pano roof, and pulse seats.

rbtronnie5

where are you located? that would be the main factor as well as the color combo of the car etc...cpo'd? private party? dealer?

ndabunka

Only thing that matters is wholesale pricing so low $70's would be a steal. $74/$75 would probably be about the best you could hope for (assuming its not a lemon/buy back car. If it is, then $50K is too much).

The factor of CPO vs. non is probably not an issue with such a new, low mileage vehicle.

PS - Pricing due to location is BS the dealer's want you to fall for. We ALL know that anyone shopping for these cars has the means to travel and ship (if needed) as a component of cost. Difference in cost between a local car (less than 100 miles) and one across the country...$1,000 or so

david7979

car is located in nj. White with charcol gray black. What do you think its a steal price for the car?

rbtronnie5

Actually CPO does matter on the price whether it is new or not...it is called piece of mind....one less thing you will have to deal with later on and the car is a 05 so it isn't as new as you are implying it is...Pricing due to location doesn't matter? Again you are wrong...The market dries up in colder area on a car like that because winter is coming and not as many people want a convertible or a sports car. That is why you for instance would see a 04 Gallardo in the low 20's and teens last winter and then in the summer you couldn't get one for less then mid to high 20's if your lucky. But if you are in an area like Scottsdale or Cali the market for such a car never dries up.

Anyway with that said wholesale is actually 66-69k...right now. 70-73k would be a good deal for an individual with no connections in the wholesale world...on that car with low miles i would say 69k-70k would be a steal. 70-73k would still be a good deal....anything more wouldn't be worth it...unless you love the car...then price isn't as important. problem you will face though...is white is the "it" color right now. and even at the auctions...the cars are getting a premium. but i have factored that in the prices i posted.

Fantasm

white would be beautiful

DannyM383

White id definately rare, I had a white/berry one earlier this year it was gorgeous and it did indeed sell for a slight premium. '05 is definately a good purchase now because it will hold its value better than '03 and '04 due to all the small upgrades including the command upgrade. Either way getting and 500hp machine under even 100K is a steal, drive it like you stole it.

david7979

Thanks guys for all your feedback.. do you guys think it's a good time to buy or should I wait till next year?

This car is being sold by a dealer and they are not willing to go down at all. They said they listed this car at $74k and they have recently marked it down to $72k. good deal or not???

I wish I can find white with ash interior but couldn't find any... anyone have anything for sale???

gocargo

Here on the east coast, I generally find the lowest prices in late Jan to mid Feb.

You never mentioned if the car has cpo warranty, which would indicate a thorough inspection.

MB Manhattan has several cpo'd '05's in the mid $70's.. Capri Blue and Black.

rbtronnie5

At 72k you would be getting a decent deal. Nothing to write home about. If it is CPO'd then it is a great deal. Will waiting net you a better deal...probably. But it will also come down to how bad do you need the car. If you are getting this as a second car...then you could wait, but the only problem is finding another white combo like that with that low of miles etc. Can it happen...sure...is it likely..no.

ndabunka

I think you missed the point of location doesn't matter. Your post re-inforces my comments that "as long as you are willign to travel, the USA is your "location". If the USA is your location then your market never dries up. You just have to get there to pick it up or ship the fuggr. no problem.

It's a 2005 and has a low miles so the "free" mfg warranty is in effect. If you want a longer warranty, you can pay for it. Most CPO cars are $5K more than the non CPO. The are decent non-mfg warranties out there (Benz's parent company for example) that can be bought aftermarket for less than CPO cost. In short, my pricing recommnedations are for non-CPO. I agree that could he get this car for the $68K wholesale and (somehow) get it CPO'd for that price, that it would be a phenominal deal. Reality however, is something quite different. My point is you get what you pay for. CPO adds that cost.

ndabunka

An actual Benz MFG dealer (like Beck Mercedes) or non-Benz high line dealer (like Mike's autohaus)? The distinction is HUGE as is the price difference. The MFG can be CPO'd while the Mike's house of wheels car can NEVER be CPO'd (from Mike). It can only be extended warrantied by aftermarket warranty companies. This is not all bad (read earlier post on cost dif)

blazinginder

Which dealer if you don't mind me asking?

I suggest waiting til the snow starts coming down aka December/January time when there's a lot of snow and SL sales = VERY LOW

david7979

it is not CPO. I dont really need it bad... I can wait but have all the money ready to buy so I am serious. anyone have anything for sale?

Fantasm

can you post pictures of the one you found?

david7979

made an offer on the car at $70k cash shipped. will see what happen..

rbtronnie5

hopefully they bite

david7979

they said they have it on there lot for $74k and the owner discount the price for quick sale for $71,800. so I offered them $70k. I think its reasonable offer at $70k. what do you guys think?

DFW01E55

I don't think you're very good at searching for a car.
White & Ash

The dealer has had this car on Ebay for 10 months.
Think he's ready to deal?

david7979

I seen that one before on ebay. they been trying to sell it for a very long time. auction have been ending around $60k and I am planning on offering them $62k. 30k is kind of high mileage for this car?

rbtronnie5

even with that many miles...62k isn't realistic. if you are looking for a deal..those guys won't budge...just watch..

Fantasm

they might... on my 04 with 32k miles i was offered $65k at a bmw dealership for a possible trade on an M6
at this point theyve been sitting on it for a long time... offer $62k and work your way up to a max of $65kish..

make sure you talk the talk and let them know you know the market....

Blk04cobra1

low $70's would be a good deal...

david7979

I will get it for around $64-$65 on that 30k miles sl55 and $70k max on the 12k miles sl55. how does it sound?

NOTA4RE

I just sold my 05 SL55 for 75k. I had 19k miles on the clock, A service and new tires on the rear. Options...pano roof...no keyless, cool seats, dis or park