SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Opinions on '06 SL55 potential buy
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Opinions on '06 SL55 potential buy
Hey guys. I'm looking at a '06 SL55 AMG black/gray, 39k miles, 4 mo left on warranty. Price is $50k with these options :
Keyless go
Bi Xenons
Pano Roof
Parktronic
Heated/cooled seats
4 2 1 Headers
Borla exhaust
With the new body style out does this deal make sense ?
Also, for those of you in the know, does the 4-2-1 header make any sense. The car is already supercharged so it doesn't need any low end power I would imagine. The stock 4-1 header would be more free flowing on the top end. I felt this was a strange "upgrade", but would welcome comments. Thanks.
Keyless go
Bi Xenons
Pano Roof
Parktronic
Heated/cooled seats
4 2 1 Headers
Borla exhaust
With the new body style out does this deal make sense ?
Also, for those of you in the know, does the 4-2-1 header make any sense. The car is already supercharged so it doesn't need any low end power I would imagine. The stock 4-1 header would be more free flowing on the top end. I felt this was a strange "upgrade", but would welcome comments. Thanks.
Last edited by starbrite; Jun 11, 2009 at 04:18 PM.
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For that kind of car, you can get it at the auctions, after fees and reconditioning, for $44-45K. I'd say you can either negotiate with the guy, or find a dealer with access to wholesale numbers like these to get you one from the auctions.
And just FYI -- When deciding the price of a car, I would not even take into account the 4-2-1 headers and Borla exhaust -- If anything, they are listed as "Damages" on an auction report
PM Me if anything else
And just FYI -- When deciding the price of a car, I would not even take into account the 4-2-1 headers and Borla exhaust -- If anything, they are listed as "Damages" on an auction report
PM Me if anything else
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Everyone is always looking for 'the cheapest price'. This is extremely so in the Ferrari world right now. While I can appreciate wanting a good deal, there are other factors that far outweigh price. History, damage repair, care under the previous owner, etc., etc. Just as with Ferrari's, there are no cheap ones. The same is true for AMG's. I am sure that there are 'cheap' cars available, but if the car wasn't taken care of, it WILL turn into a money pit.
Never is this more true than with AMG's and Ferrari. I have had friends who got a 'deal' on a Ferrari.... that was $20-$30K under market, and they ended up with a car that was unreliable and cost $40K to make correct, and they stil have a car with a checkered past. I have also had clients who got a 'screaming deal' on various SC/turbo AMG's that had sketchy histories and ownership, and they ended up spending way more in the repairs getting the cars straight, as well as the pain of having a car that doesn't work right.
It is way better to spend a bit more and get a car that has been taken care of. It will put a big grin on your face, have fewer problems and not allot of continuous repairs. Sometimes the 'cheapest' car is a false economy.
Never is this more true than with AMG's and Ferrari. I have had friends who got a 'deal' on a Ferrari.... that was $20-$30K under market, and they ended up with a car that was unreliable and cost $40K to make correct, and they stil have a car with a checkered past. I have also had clients who got a 'screaming deal' on various SC/turbo AMG's that had sketchy histories and ownership, and they ended up spending way more in the repairs getting the cars straight, as well as the pain of having a car that doesn't work right.
It is way better to spend a bit more and get a car that has been taken care of. It will put a big grin on your face, have fewer problems and not allot of continuous repairs. Sometimes the 'cheapest' car is a false economy.
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Thanks for both of your responses !
@ingenereamg -I'm certainly not looking for the "cheapest" or greatest deal. However, the way the prices on these models have plummeted, I just don't want to overpay and then take an enormous hit a few years down the road.
That's why this forum is so great....getting opinions/comments in advance.
Good point @hdtv22 re the exhaust. In fact , after my post yesterday, I contacted Borla and they don't even make exhausts for any Mercedes models. So someone did a custom install w/a "universal" Borla unit.
I'll definitely pass on this one and keep looking.
@ingenereamg -I'm certainly not looking for the "cheapest" or greatest deal. However, the way the prices on these models have plummeted, I just don't want to overpay and then take an enormous hit a few years down the road.
That's why this forum is so great....getting opinions/comments in advance.
Good point @hdtv22 re the exhaust. In fact , after my post yesterday, I contacted Borla and they don't even make exhausts for any Mercedes models. So someone did a custom install w/a "universal" Borla unit.
I'll definitely pass on this one and keep looking.
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Everyone is always looking for 'the cheapest price'. This is extremely so in the Ferrari world right now. While I can appreciate wanting a good deal, there are other factors that far outweigh price. History, damage repair, care under the previous owner, etc., etc. Just as with Ferrari's, there are no cheap ones. The same is true for AMG's. I am sure that there are 'cheap' cars available, but if the car wasn't taken care of, it WILL turn into a money pit.
Never is this more true than with AMG's and Ferrari. I have had friends who got a 'deal' on a Ferrari.... that was $20-$30K under market, and they ended up with a car that was unreliable and cost $40K to make correct, and they stil have a car with a checkered past. I have also had clients who got a 'screaming deal' on various SC/turbo AMG's that had sketchy histories and ownership, and they ended up spending way more in the repairs getting the cars straight, as well as the pain of having a car that doesn't work right.
It is way better to spend a bit more and get a car that has been taken care of. It will put a big grin on your face, have fewer problems and not allot of continuous repairs. Sometimes the 'cheapest' car is a false economy.
Never is this more true than with AMG's and Ferrari. I have had friends who got a 'deal' on a Ferrari.... that was $20-$30K under market, and they ended up with a car that was unreliable and cost $40K to make correct, and they stil have a car with a checkered past. I have also had clients who got a 'screaming deal' on various SC/turbo AMG's that had sketchy histories and ownership, and they ended up spending way more in the repairs getting the cars straight, as well as the pain of having a car that doesn't work right.
It is way better to spend a bit more and get a car that has been taken care of. It will put a big grin on your face, have fewer problems and not allot of continuous repairs. Sometimes the 'cheapest' car is a false economy.
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Just test drove an SL550 today at Euro-Germantown just to see what they're like. Felt slow....slower than my tuned E500, but loved the way it drove. Felt super tight with no wiggle, creaks, or pops. The brakes squealed like a M-F'er and was quite embarrassing when driving in traffic, but loved the car.
My wife was not so impressed. She fell in love with a CLS55 that was in the showroom. Great, super.
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Everyone is always looking for 'the cheapest price'. This is extremely so in the Ferrari world right now. While I can appreciate wanting a good deal, there are other factors that far outweigh price. History, damage repair, care under the previous owner, etc., etc. Just as with Ferrari's, there are no cheap ones. The same is true for AMG's. I am sure that there are 'cheap' cars available, but if the car wasn't taken care of, it WILL turn into a money pit.
Never is this more true than with AMG's and Ferrari. I have had friends who got a 'deal' on a Ferrari.... that was $20-$30K under market, and they ended up with a car that was unreliable and cost $40K to make correct, and they stil have a car with a checkered past. I have also had clients who got a 'screaming deal' on various SC/turbo AMG's that had sketchy histories and ownership, and they ended up spending way more in the repairs getting the cars straight, as well as the pain of having a car that doesn't work right.
It is way better to spend a bit more and get a car that has been taken care of. It will put a big grin on your face, have fewer problems and not allot of continuous repairs. Sometimes the 'cheapest' car is a false economy.
Never is this more true than with AMG's and Ferrari. I have had friends who got a 'deal' on a Ferrari.... that was $20-$30K under market, and they ended up with a car that was unreliable and cost $40K to make correct, and they stil have a car with a checkered past. I have also had clients who got a 'screaming deal' on various SC/turbo AMG's that had sketchy histories and ownership, and they ended up spending way more in the repairs getting the cars straight, as well as the pain of having a car that doesn't work right.
It is way better to spend a bit more and get a car that has been taken care of. It will put a big grin on your face, have fewer problems and not allot of continuous repairs. Sometimes the 'cheapest' car is a false economy.
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My neighbor just picked up a SL55 like that. It was returned off lease the day before he bought it.
Plus, it had the rare 030 performance package, only 4,400 miles.
Plus, it had the rare 030 performance package, only 4,400 miles.
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Small world....how'd John do? Keep his car out of the wall?
Just test drove an SL550 today at Euro-Germantown just to see what they're like. Felt slow....slower than my tuned E500, but loved the way it drove. Felt super tight with no wiggle, creaks, or pops. The brakes squealed like a M-F'er and was quite embarrassing when driving in traffic, but loved the car.
My wife was not so impressed. She fell in love with a CLS55 that was in the showroom. Great, super.
Just test drove an SL550 today at Euro-Germantown just to see what they're like. Felt slow....slower than my tuned E500, but loved the way it drove. Felt super tight with no wiggle, creaks, or pops. The brakes squealed like a M-F'er and was quite embarrassing when driving in traffic, but loved the car.
My wife was not so impressed. She fell in love with a CLS55 that was in the showroom. Great, super.
I'll have to give him a shout sometime if I need toi get some work done/service etc...
