SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL55 Short Waiting Time?
01-21-2003, 08:21 AM
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SL55 Short Waiting Time?
Are there any dealers that are under a year wait to order a SL55? The shortest wait I found was 1 1/2 years.
01-21-2003, 03:45 PM
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Re: SL55 Short Waiting Time?
Originally posted by Tony FL
Are there any dealers that are under a year wait to order a SL55? The shortest wait I found was 1 1/2 years.
Are there any dealers that are under a year wait to order a SL55? The shortest wait I found was 1 1/2 years.
01-21-2003, 08:36 PM
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You can get cars now all over the world. I found 7 for sale in Japan through a friend. I wouldn't wnat to import one, however.
Finding a wait list under 1.5 years is going to command a premium. The question is, how much over are you willing to pay?
--Dan
Finding a wait list under 1.5 years is going to command a premium. The question is, how much over are you willing to pay?
--Dan
01-22-2003, 10:57 AM
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Originally posted by bobafett
You can get cars now all over the world. I found 7 for sale in Japan through a friend. I wouldn't wnat to import one, however.
You can get cars now all over the world. I found 7 for sale in Japan through a friend. I wouldn't wnat to import one, however.
Also, you lose your warrant
Originally posted by bobafett
Finding a wait list under 1.5 years is going to command a premium. The question is, how much over are you willing to pay?
Finding a wait list under 1.5 years is going to command a premium. The question is, how much over are you willing to pay?
There are still dealerships in South Florida who are selling SL55's for $175,000!!
01-22-2003, 08:51 PM
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Importation and conversion would place the cost of the vehicle quite high. The cost to ship from overseas via Air Freight is about $5,000, and conversion will cost in the neigborhood of $15,000. On top of these, there is a 3% Bonding fee, and a 2.5% duty fee when importing. Finally the EPA/DOT certifications cost another few hundred bucks.
Also, you lose your warrant
Average premium these days is between $15,000 on the low end to $25,000 on the high end.
There are still dealerships in South Florida who are selling SL55's for $175,000!!
Importation and conversion would place the cost of the vehicle quite high. The cost to ship from overseas via Air Freight is about $5,000, and conversion will cost in the neigborhood of $15,000. On top of these, there is a 3% Bonding fee, and a 2.5% duty fee when importing. Finally the EPA/DOT certifications cost another few hundred bucks.
Also, you lose your warrant
Average premium these days is between $15,000 on the low end to $25,000 on the high end.
There are still dealerships in South Florida who are selling SL55's for $175,000!!
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01-25-2003, 02:41 PM
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After many phone calls I found a dealer in Florida with delivery in June or July at MSRP. They have a few slots left open. If anyone is interested contact me.
