joechip

I have located a total of 67 VIN numbers out of the 464 SL55s produced for model year 2008. Data sources are from various on line classifieds and are a combination of asking and selling prices. Here are the results so far:

Average mileage: 54,095
Highest mileage: 137,699
Lowest mileage: 16,500
Average asking/selling price:$35,623 (does not include 2 vehicles listed as "salvage"
Highest asking price: $109,000 (Lorenser rebuild from salvage)
Lowest asking price: $17,500 (137,699 miles)
Highest number of owners: 6
Dominant exterior color:
Black-63%
Silver-(various)- 24%
White-6%
Steel Grey-4%
Red-3%
Other facts:
Almost half the cars logged so far are located in either California or Texas.
I was only able to confirm 2, 1 owner cars
The majority of the cars are being offered for sale by dealers as opposed to private sale.

If you would like to add your 2008 SL55 to this database, post your VIN #, Int/Ext color, Location, mileage, and the value you would place on your car if you offered it for sale. I'll provide updates periodically. At some point, I'll post the entire data base when I get at lease half accounted for. 2008 models only please.

J.Chip

90cubicinch

Mine has 13,000... ground effects kit with SL65 wheels factory. Silver, black interior, complete custom stereo, relocated seat controls into side center console to fit speakers into the doors, camera f/r, escort laser/radar, Renntech R2, header and carbon fiber wing, I'm 2nd owner, pick it up in Va, I'm PM my VIN if you'd like. Bill

smithwn55

VIN = WDBSK72FX8F141324

27,000 2 owner miles

$35,000 but plan to keep forever!

joechip

Smithwn55,
Thanks for the info. You are the 109th 2008 SL55 in my database. However you did not specify the interior and exterior color. Need this info to complete the listing.
Regards,
J.Chip

smithwn55

Hey Joe
Sorry, thought you were using VIN decode.

It's Black/Black for Interior/Exterior.

Have a great day.

Bill

joechip

Here is an update of my 2008 SL55 database as of 2/10/19

I have logged 112 of the 464 SL55s produced in 2008. Here are the updated particulars:

Average mileage: 52,704
Highest mileage: 137,699
Lowest mileage: 7,304
Average asking/selling price:$34,235 (does not include 2 vehicles listed as "salvage"
Highest asking price: $109,000 (Lorenser rebuild from salvage)
Lowest asking price: $17,500 (137,699 miles)
Highest number of owners: 6
Dominant exterior color:
Black-(various) -55%
Silver-(various)- 23%
White-5%
Steel Grey-7%
Red-2%
Oher or not indicated - 8%
Predominant interior color is black (70%)
Other facts:
Almost half the cars logged so far are located in either California or Texas.
I was only able to confirm 7, 1 owner cars
The majority of the cars are being offered for sale by dealers as opposed to private sale.

If you have a 2008 SL55 and would like to be added to the list, reply with your VIN, int/ext color, mileage, state, whether private or dealer owned, # of prior owners, and the price you paid or would ask if selling the car.

J.Chip

joechip

Thanks Bill. Added you're info. You are among the top 20 in low mileage (#19) in my database. Based on the average value for this group, I'd say your car is worth closer to $40K assuming its condition is in keeping with such a low mileage car. Enjoy the Beast! Never selling mine either.

J.Chip

smithwn55

No, thank you for what you're doing Joe.

I'm in NC, you anywhere close?

Bill

joechip

Northwestern NJ

smithwn55

Far away.

If you ever get the itch to drive down and experience VIR (VA Int'l Raceway) let me know. That would be a hoot!

GeeJayMaj

2008 SL55 AMG. IREDIUM SIVER, BLACK NAPA LEATHER PLUS ALCANTARA, PERFORMANCE PACKAGE, 60K CURRENT MILES, 2ND OWNER BOUGHT CPO IN 2013 WITH 11K MILES, FANATICALLY MAINTAINED/SERVICED @ EVERY 5K MILES. GETS STORED 6MONTHS NOVEMBER-APRIL.IT'S A KEEPER.
MBCA MEMBER. BAYSIDE WI.

850csi

Hendrik Koster

Are you planning to add the 2007 model year as they have the same upgrades as the 2008 model year.

Best H

joechip

If you provide me the VIN, current mileage, and what you believe is its current value, i'll add it to the database.

J.Chip

joechip

No, just tracking the 2008 models since they were the last year of production and produced in limited quantities (464)

J.Chip

GeeJayMaj

VIN :
WDBSK72F48F138578
CURRENT MILEAGE:
60000
CURRENT VALUE:
$USD 40000

joechip

added. thanks

russclem

VIN: WDBSK72F28F135145
Exterior - Black
Interior - Tan
41,000 miles
3rd owner

joechip

Gotcha Russ. To complete the data, please provide your opinion of its value or what you would ask if you wanted to sell.

Thanks

russclem

$35,000.00
FYI - Here is a new listing on eBay for 2008 : https://www.ebay.com/itm/292978013452?ul_noapp=true

joechip

Greg,

Tried to reply reply to your PM but not sure I did it right.
In any case, I simply started a spreadsheet in Excel that lists the following info: VIN# Ext color Int color Mileage Date data was collected (mo/yr) Location Asking Price/Value Comments I casually research cars for sale from various websites (Car Guru, Ebay, Auto Trader, BAT, etc.) but add only those that provide a VIN #. The comments section may contain number of owners (If stated), accident history (if any), or any other useful info that may impact value. I sort the list by mileage and plot the results (mileage vs value) which gives a pretty good indication of of market values along a trend line. To date I've captured 111 VIN numbers or 23.9% of all 2008 SL55's made for sale in NA. BTW..You'd be surprised how many cars resurface for sale over and over. When they do, I update the info associated with their VIN and resort the list. J.Chip PS: have a similar list for my 1991 560 SEC with over 200 VINs!

J.Chip



J.Chip

(Nor Cal 55),

Tried to reply to your PM but not sure i did it right. In any case,

cedrock

I didn’t see any reference to these. I assume there were a few since around 1 of 10 had this option. We’re there any? that being a $14,000 option, did you find these were generally higher then the non-option and vehicles?