SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 2005 Rebuildable Title 9k Mike Minor Damage, is it worth $25k
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2005 Rebuildable Title 9k Mike Minor Damage, is it worth $25k
I have the chance to buy a 2005 sl55 amg silver with 9000 registered miles,good airbags and no frame/chassis damage, it has a salvage rebuildable title in florida. car had damages only on front driver side. I was told that it would need all the lights,bumber,grills,bumper cover and sensors on the bumper. is it worth 25k and how much would it cost to fix? pictures attached
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I have the chance to buy a 2005 sl55 amg silver with 9000 registered miles,good airbags and no frame/chassis damage, it has a salvage rebuildable title in florida. car had damages only on front driver side. I was told that it would need all the lights,bumber,grills,bumper cover and sensors on the bumper. is it worth 25k and how much would it cost to fix? pictures attached
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Buy a 2004 car with low miles for nearly the same price and its not all smashed in.
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i got them down to $22k, I was quoted 7500-10k to repair from a local shop that fixes benz. with a rebuildable salvage title is it worth $30-35k after repairs? is there any way to check the ABC to see if its damaged?
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Stop being so cheap, the car is going to have more problems down the line (just as normal course for a cars life) and they are expensive to fix. This is an EXPENSIVE CAR, simply hit hard by depreciation. The FIXES are STILL expensive.
If you can't afford what a used one of these costs, then this isn't a better way to go about getting one.
If you can't afford what a used one of these costs, then this isn't a better way to go about getting one.
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Stop being so cheap, the car is going to have more problems down the line (just as normal course for a cars life) and they are expensive to fix. This is an EXPENSIVE CAR, simply hit hard by depreciation. The FIXES are STILL expensive.
If you can't afford what a used one of these costs, then this isn't a better way to go about getting one.
If you can't afford what a used one of these costs, then this isn't a better way to go about getting one.
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plus no one is going to want to buy this once you are ready to sell it because of the salvage title. Run away from this at that price.
If you still need some convincing go to the dealer and get some price quotes for the hood, bumper, fenders, core support, rad, e-fan, and just make a list of steering and suspension stuff that need to be replaced and you will think twice.
If you still need some convincing go to the dealer and get some price quotes for the hood, bumper, fenders, core support, rad, e-fan, and just make a list of steering and suspension stuff that need to be replaced and you will think twice.
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i wouldnt run from a salvage title they dont scare me at all and if it the deal makes sense some salvage cars are a bargain. However, at 25k this car isnt that kinda deal as it many need AT LEAST 4-5k in work so that means youll be in the car 30k AND a rebuilt title... not so great considering;
In january, I bought an 06 sl55 with 71k as mint for $31,000.. clean title.
2 days ago, I bought a 2004 sl600 v12 turbos with 37k, every possible option, $9,000 in 20 inch assanti wheels and pristine for $39k and change. clean title.
last month another 2005 SL55 with 22k for $39,000.
as you see there are BETTER deals out there... figure the salvage is worth at the very least 1/3 less when and after its fixed assuming its fixed properly.
if im you a 2005 sl55 with 9,000 salvaged and rebuilt properly id be no more than 28k into the car FIXED TO PERFECTION.
In january, I bought an 06 sl55 with 71k as mint for $31,000.. clean title.
2 days ago, I bought a 2004 sl600 v12 turbos with 37k, every possible option, $9,000 in 20 inch assanti wheels and pristine for $39k and change. clean title.
last month another 2005 SL55 with 22k for $39,000.
as you see there are BETTER deals out there... figure the salvage is worth at the very least 1/3 less when and after its fixed assuming its fixed properly.
if im you a 2005 sl55 with 9,000 salvaged and rebuilt properly id be no more than 28k into the car FIXED TO PERFECTION.
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In any case, I would want to see the original estimate written by the insurance company that paid the original loss.
That is the sole basis for declaring a vehicle's damage or history.
Regardless of the present condition of the title, databases available today will show EVERY DIME ever paid out on this vehicle.
It will show dates, names, and amounts paid out, and to whom.
Don't kind yourself...dealers of high line cars check EVERY trade for questionable history.
You'll think you're way ahead, but actually, with a vehicle with a questionable history, it will have a substantially reduced market value.
Its tempting to say 'I don't mind...look, I'm driving this for only $25K.'
Its nearly impossible to estimate the actual cost of the repairs, unless YOU are a qualified body tech with substantial experience with this particular vehicle.
First and foremost, its the nature and QUALITY of the repairs that are meaningful.
I had a business associate buy a loaded, late model 911 with similar damage.
Contrary to professional advice, he looked around for a 'cash deal', low bidder repair.
They utterly butchered the job, the car was never right, and my friend ultimately lost over $40K, and half the hair on his head, trying to sell the iron!!
Sometimes, a vehicle has had prior repairs in previous accidents.
You are FAR BETTER off buying something WHOLE, with a verifiable, ligitimate history than a so called 'bargain' like this.
Think about it for a moment...if it was such a deal, why didn't anyone before you take on the project?
CAVEAT EMPTOR!!!!
That is the sole basis for declaring a vehicle's damage or history.
Regardless of the present condition of the title, databases available today will show EVERY DIME ever paid out on this vehicle.
It will show dates, names, and amounts paid out, and to whom.
Don't kind yourself...dealers of high line cars check EVERY trade for questionable history.
You'll think you're way ahead, but actually, with a vehicle with a questionable history, it will have a substantially reduced market value.
Its tempting to say 'I don't mind...look, I'm driving this for only $25K.'
Its nearly impossible to estimate the actual cost of the repairs, unless YOU are a qualified body tech with substantial experience with this particular vehicle.
First and foremost, its the nature and QUALITY of the repairs that are meaningful.
I had a business associate buy a loaded, late model 911 with similar damage.
Contrary to professional advice, he looked around for a 'cash deal', low bidder repair.
They utterly butchered the job, the car was never right, and my friend ultimately lost over $40K, and half the hair on his head, trying to sell the iron!!
Sometimes, a vehicle has had prior repairs in previous accidents.
You are FAR BETTER off buying something WHOLE, with a verifiable, ligitimate history than a so called 'bargain' like this.
Think about it for a moment...if it was such a deal, why didn't anyone before you take on the project?
CAVEAT EMPTOR!!!!
