SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Used SL65 Prices
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you need to be careful when pricing high-end vehicles (with very expensive parts) via auctions as bid numbers there are only part of the story and variance is huge based on quality. quality not defined by you, but by us - the people that look at a vehicle and know if it has been in a accident within 30 seconds.
i can give you a fresh example. i acquired a fairly low-mileage 2006 sl65 (out of warranty) for 56k. my cost was 60k (rotors/pads, service c, new radiator) before it was retail-ready and before any profit.
so... even if i tell you that say average mileage 05s are high forties ... you should really think low fifties to you... and so on. the newer the car, the less discrepancy as fewer things (if any) need to be done to make it retail-ready and comply with each state's used car warranty laws (if any).
best bet is to post particular deals here and we will give you guidance if you care
hope this helps
i can give you a fresh example. i acquired a fairly low-mileage 2006 sl65 (out of warranty) for 56k. my cost was 60k (rotors/pads, service c, new radiator) before it was retail-ready and before any profit.
so... even if i tell you that say average mileage 05s are high forties ... you should really think low fifties to you... and so on. the newer the car, the less discrepancy as fewer things (if any) need to be done to make it retail-ready and comply with each state's used car warranty laws (if any).
best bet is to post particular deals here and we will give you guidance if you care
hope this helps
Last edited by alx; Nov 22, 2010 at 12:10 PM.
