SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: sl65 value?
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sl65 value?
Hey guys,
looking at getting a 05-06 SL65, and it seems that they are dropping in price quite substantially. Every dealer I have talked to so far is willing to drop their asking price and I am guessing these cars arent moving.
Any thoughts on the current market? What would be a smoking deal on one, and am I going to be stuck with it? Also, how often do white ones come up for sale?
looking at getting a 05-06 SL65, and it seems that they are dropping in price quite substantially. Every dealer I have talked to so far is willing to drop their asking price and I am guessing these cars arent moving.
Any thoughts on the current market? What would be a smoking deal on one, and am I going to be stuck with it? Also, how often do white ones come up for sale?
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Hey guys,
looking at getting a 05-06 SL65, and it seems that they are dropping in price quite substantially. Every dealer I have talked to so far is willing to drop their asking price and I am guessing these cars arent moving.
Any thoughts on the current market? What would be a smoking deal on one, and am I going to be stuck with it? Also, how often do white ones come up for sale?
looking at getting a 05-06 SL65, and it seems that they are dropping in price quite substantially. Every dealer I have talked to so far is willing to drop their asking price and I am guessing these cars arent moving.
Any thoughts on the current market? What would be a smoking deal on one, and am I going to be stuck with it? Also, how often do white ones come up for sale?
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I agree, very low 90's for average miles, a few thousand higher for low mileage. I don't see white ones coming up for sale very often as silver and black seem to be the most common colors. I would like a white/charcoal SL65 one for myself.
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Auction prices that have sold within the last few months on 05 SL65's
06/05/08 RIVRSIDE Lease $74,500 30,529 Avg BLK 040 12G A Yes
05/15/08 MANHEIM Regular $90,000 10,952 Above SILVER 12G A Yes
05/14/08 DALLAS Regular $82,325 12,205 Avg Black 12C A Yes
04/09/08 W PALM Lease $80,000 24,425 Avg BLACK 12G A Yes
03/20/08 MANHEIM Regular $88,000 10,176 Above SLVR 12G A Yes
03/11/08 FAAO Lease $75,000 26,249 Avg GRAY 12G A Yes
06/05/08 RIVRSIDE Lease $74,500 30,529 Avg BLK 040 12G A Yes
05/15/08 MANHEIM Regular $90,000 10,952 Above SILVER 12G A Yes
05/14/08 DALLAS Regular $82,325 12,205 Avg Black 12C A Yes
04/09/08 W PALM Lease $80,000 24,425 Avg BLACK 12G A Yes
03/20/08 MANHEIM Regular $88,000 10,176 Above SLVR 12G A Yes
03/11/08 FAAO Lease $75,000 26,249 Avg GRAY 12G A Yes
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2005 White SL65, 2006 H2, 2007 Audi S8, 1971 Hemi Cuda
I picked up a 05 white/charcol fully loaded for 95 a couple months ago. white is very hard to find, we spent alot of time calling around and looking on ebay and autotrader.
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Auction prices that have sold within the last few months on 05 SL65's
06/05/08 RIVRSIDE Lease $74,500 30,529 Avg BLK 040 12G A Yes
05/15/08 MANHEIM Regular $90,000 10,952 Above SILVER 12G A Yes
05/14/08 DALLAS Regular $82,325 12,205 Avg Black 12C A Yes
04/09/08 W PALM Lease $80,000 24,425 Avg BLACK 12G A Yes
03/20/08 MANHEIM Regular $88,000 10,176 Above SLVR 12G A Yes
03/11/08 FAAO Lease $75,000 26,249 Avg GRAY 12G A Yes
06/05/08 RIVRSIDE Lease $74,500 30,529 Avg BLK 040 12G A Yes
05/15/08 MANHEIM Regular $90,000 10,952 Above SILVER 12G A Yes
05/14/08 DALLAS Regular $82,325 12,205 Avg Black 12C A Yes
04/09/08 W PALM Lease $80,000 24,425 Avg BLACK 12G A Yes
03/20/08 MANHEIM Regular $88,000 10,176 Above SLVR 12G A Yes
03/11/08 FAAO Lease $75,000 26,249 Avg GRAY 12G A Yes
So back to the question. The reasonable RETAIL price that anyone who is not a dealer or best friends of a dealer (like I am) is the lower end of market price. For an 05 SL65 current market price is in the low to mid $90s and you really shouldn't expect to pay any less for a decent car. If can find a decent one for less then consider it a great deal, buy the car, be happy. Not every dealer is independently wealthy and can afford to sell at wholesale...most are just working guys and gals who are trying to make a decent living, create a few jobs in their community and enjoy what they do. The latter must please the customer to develop repeat business or they will not be around next time that person wants to buy a car from someone who they can trust (since many dealers can't be trusted). If the good guys don't make it in this business then YOU (the customer) are left dealing only with guys who are in it to make a quick buck and don't in ANY WAY care about you, your safety, your happiness, etc. In the end, none of us want that!!!
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Hey guys,
looking at getting a 05-06 SL65, and it seems that they are dropping in price quite substantially. Every dealer I have talked to so far is willing to drop their asking price and I am guessing these cars arent moving.
Any thoughts on the current market? What would be a smoking deal on one, and am I going to be stuck with it? Also, how often do white ones come up for sale?
looking at getting a 05-06 SL65, and it seems that they are dropping in price quite substantially. Every dealer I have talked to so far is willing to drop their asking price and I am guessing these cars arent moving.
Any thoughts on the current market? What would be a smoking deal on one, and am I going to be stuck with it? Also, how often do white ones come up for sale?
look at the way US economy is going... you don't need to hurry at all... those 65s are going to sit down forever...
wait until the new one comes out..
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I wouldn't touch a no options 65 unless I was getting a really good deal on it, so you're likely to take another hit when selling.
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Agree with the Keyless Go and Parktronic options. However, never really cared for either the Distronic (this is the type of car where your foot should love the accelerator, not let the computer control it) or Pano Roof. It's a roadster; you want some sun then drop the friggen' top!