SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Do you guys think 55's will keep going down in $$
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My advice:
1. Don't wait for your 80th! Why give up a perfectly good year or two of driving?
2. Also check out the SL600 and SL500/550. Maybe even the SL65 as well. A lot of us like the SL55 best but not everyone does.
3. Consensus is '05 and '06 cars have fewer problems on average but some '03 and '04 cars have been perfectly reliable and some '05 and '06 cars have had issues. A reasonable way to hedge your bet is to get a max length CPO warranty.
Good luck and enjoy!
1. Don't wait for your 80th! Why give up a perfectly good year or two of driving?
2. Also check out the SL600 and SL500/550. Maybe even the SL65 as well. A lot of us like the SL55 best but not everyone does.
3. Consensus is '05 and '06 cars have fewer problems on average but some '03 and '04 cars have been perfectly reliable and some '05 and '06 cars have had issues. A reasonable way to hedge your bet is to get a max length CPO warranty.
Good luck and enjoy!
agreed... your case is different, i wouldnt even wait for better deals.... just do whatever u want ... the car is worth it...
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What do you think?
I am seriously contemplating a 55. I am tired of my 500 but there is nothing else out I want. I want something fast and the SL is still a really nice car. I like the CL but am not paying $100k when those things will depreciate like crazy the next 2 years. The 6 series is OK but it's still a step down from the SL. There really is nothing parallel to the SL and to step up means you are going to a Bentley GT or Lambo.
My only turnoff is the fact they are facelifting the damn SL this year. Alot of 55's are in the 50's now....will this car keep tanking? If I bought a 55, I would keep it for 2 years and sell it....before the R231 came out. How much do you guys think it will tank once the new facelift (in 2009) comes out and they change it to the SL63? I just don't want to buy one now for $55k and then in a year once the update and 63 is out it's worth $35k.
My only turnoff is the fact they are facelifting the damn SL this year. Alot of 55's are in the 50's now....will this car keep tanking? If I bought a 55, I would keep it for 2 years and sell it....before the R231 came out. How much do you guys think it will tank once the new facelift (in 2009) comes out and they change it to the SL63? I just don't want to buy one now for $55k and then in a year once the update and 63 is out it's worth $35k.
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I really want to jump back into an SL55 but torn between it and a 335i.
I know the 335i is slower, but it would be brand new and best of all has newer technology. I would modify it to the brim and get it to at least 400RWHP.
The SL55 calls for me though, I really love it but hate the older technology (in-cabin electronics). I'm also very worried about ABC failing, or one of the struts because that is EXPENSIVE work($8k~) to have to pay out for such a fast depreciating car.
I want to purchase it outright and my budget is $53k-$55k cash so I'd have to settle for a high mileage 03-04 which makes the warranty issue bigger.
What do you guys think?
I know the 335i is slower, but it would be brand new and best of all has newer technology. I would modify it to the brim and get it to at least 400RWHP.
The SL55 calls for me though, I really love it but hate the older technology (in-cabin electronics). I'm also very worried about ABC failing, or one of the struts because that is EXPENSIVE work($8k~) to have to pay out for such a fast depreciating car.
I want to purchase it outright and my budget is $53k-$55k cash so I'd have to settle for a high mileage 03-04 which makes the warranty issue bigger.
What do you guys think?
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I am seriously contemplating a 55. I am tired of my 500 but there is nothing else out I want. I want something fast and the SL is still a really nice car. I like the CL but am not paying $100k when those things will depreciate like crazy the next 2 years. The 6 series is OK but it's still a step down from the SL. There really is nothing parallel to the SL and to step up means you are going to a Bentley GT or Lambo.
My only turnoff is the fact they are facelifting the damn SL this year. Alot of 55's are in the 50's now....will this car keep tanking? If I bought a 55, I would keep it for 2 years and sell it....before the R231 came out. How much do you guys think it will tank once the new facelift (in 2009) comes out and they change it to the SL63? I just don't want to buy one now for $55k and then in a year once the update and 63 is out it's worth $35k.
My only turnoff is the fact they are facelifting the damn SL this year. Alot of 55's are in the 50's now....will this car keep tanking? If I bought a 55, I would keep it for 2 years and sell it....before the R231 came out. How much do you guys think it will tank once the new facelift (in 2009) comes out and they change it to the SL63? I just don't want to buy one now for $55k and then in a year once the update and 63 is out it's worth $35k.
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I am seriously contemplating a 55. I am tired of my 500 but there is nothing else out I want. I want something fast and the SL is still a really nice car. I like the CL but am not paying $100k when those things will depreciate like crazy the next 2 years. The 6 series is OK but it's still a step down from the SL. There really is nothing parallel to the SL and to step up means you are going to a Bentley GT or Lambo.
My only turnoff is the fact they are facelifting the damn SL this year. Alot of 55's are in the 50's now....will this car keep tanking? If I bought a 55, I would keep it for 2 years and sell it....before the R231 came out. How much do you guys think it will tank once the new facelift (in 2009) comes out and they change it to the SL63? I just don't want to buy one now for $55k and then in a year once the update and 63 is out it's worth $35k.
My only turnoff is the fact they are facelifting the damn SL this year. Alot of 55's are in the 50's now....will this car keep tanking? If I bought a 55, I would keep it for 2 years and sell it....before the R231 came out. How much do you guys think it will tank once the new facelift (in 2009) comes out and they change it to the SL63? I just don't want to buy one now for $55k and then in a year once the update and 63 is out it's worth $35k.
Then don't buy one now because that is exactly where the 55's are headed in the time frame you suggest. I unloaded my 55 just after the face lift news was released.
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SL55, Cayenne S, Tundra, 360 spider
Prices are all about supply and demand. Right now the used SL55 market is not hugely strong, but I think that as the new latest bling begins to get tired (ie. the 63 cars), the value of the 55K power plant will begin to come into its own and people will realize that it is a great engine and the SL55 was a great package.
When people start to search out these cars, when they are no longer in production and they find that good ones are harder and harder to find, I think that prices will firm up and even rise.
As for right now, they are used cars and if you want to play.....you might have to pay!
When people start to search out these cars, when they are no longer in production and they find that good ones are harder and harder to find, I think that prices will firm up and even rise.
As for right now, they are used cars and if you want to play.....you might have to pay!
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From: Upstate NY, Ponte Vedra FL
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Buy it. Do it. You will love it. You deserve it. Congrats on getting to 80 I hope I am as lucky.
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2005 E55 AMG - - 2005 SL55 AMG - - - - - - 2006 SLK55 AMG - - - - - - 2013 Ducati Diavel AMG -
That's what I did and I'll Never get Rid of Mine.
I never had any problems with my '05 whatsoever. A Perfect Roadster All Around!
And Congratulations on being so close to the Big 80. What an Accomplishment! Life is Great! Especially being 78 and driving an SL55 AMG.
Just Call Me when You get On the Freeway so I can Exit it. Just Joking JOE!
No but seriously, call me.
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I Agree, Buy one as Soon as You Can so You can Start Enjoying it.
That's what I did and I'll Never get Rid of Mine.
I never had any problems with my '05 whatsoever. A Perfect Roadster All Around!
And Congratulations on being so close to the Big 80. What an Accomplishment! Life is Great! Especially being 78 and driving an SL55 AMG.
Just Call Me when You get On the Freeway so I can Exit it. Just Joking JOE!
No but seriously, call me.
That's what I did and I'll Never get Rid of Mine.
I never had any problems with my '05 whatsoever. A Perfect Roadster All Around!
And Congratulations on being so close to the Big 80. What an Accomplishment! Life is Great! Especially being 78 and driving an SL55 AMG.
Just Call Me when You get On the Freeway so I can Exit it. Just Joking JOE!
No but seriously, call me.
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I really want to jump back into an SL55 but torn between it and a 335i.
I know the 335i is slower, but it would be brand new and best of all has newer technology. I would modify it to the brim and get it to at least 400RWHP.
The SL55 calls for me though, I really love it but hate the older technology (in-cabin electronics). I'm also very worried about ABC failing, or one of the struts because that is EXPENSIVE work($8k~) to have to pay out for such a fast depreciating car.
I want to purchase it outright and my budget is $53k-$55k cash so I'd have to settle for a high mileage 03-04 which makes the warranty issue bigger.
What do you guys think?
I know the 335i is slower, but it would be brand new and best of all has newer technology. I would modify it to the brim and get it to at least 400RWHP.
The SL55 calls for me though, I really love it but hate the older technology (in-cabin electronics). I'm also very worried about ABC failing, or one of the struts because that is EXPENSIVE work($8k~) to have to pay out for such a fast depreciating car.
I want to purchase it outright and my budget is $53k-$55k cash so I'd have to settle for a high mileage 03-04 which makes the warranty issue bigger.
What do you guys think?
