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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: First SL 65 in U.S. arrives today

Old Jun 11, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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First SL 65 in U.S. arrives today

The first SL 65 will be arriving at New Country Motors in Hartford, CT, to be auctioned off to benefit the Heart Association tomorrow.
Current bid is $197K. The lucky winner can't drive it till July 15 when it becomes legal model year. Hope to post pics for you guys.
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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Thanks!!! But why would someone bid $20K more than MSRP?
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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Thanks!!! But why would someone bid $20K more than MSRP?
To benefit charity ...
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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charity, do you get the concept, business owner wanting a 197k writeoff, and still getting the pleasure of driving a 1 of until mid july
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 11:57 AM
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Car is optioned out and stickers at 187, so right now that's only 10 K over, but sure to go higher.

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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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Sorry, I didn't read the whole post....Thanks.
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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willing to bet it will go at least 75 over
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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We're betting $225.
Two years ago when the hot car was the SL500, it was a bare car at 87K sticker and it went for 125K.
Last year they auctioned off the SL55 and it was more reasonablely sold around 135.
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$225k is still nothing special.
my dealer told me that the price of SL65 AMG is almost $300k [actual Euro/USD rate] + options. Thats MSRP for almost whole Europe...
I've said it and i say it again - US is beautiful country where AMGs are cheap... even cheaper than at factory
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Old Jun 12, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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This is a great opportunity for someone. The winning bidder would write two checks, one to the dealer for net cost (well under invoice) on the car plus ttl, and the rest will be made out to the American Heart Association. As mentioned the car can not be picked up until July 15th. This auction will certainly benefit a worthy cause. Anyone wishing further details should contact the dealer today.
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Old Jun 12, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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wow, so the dealer doesnt make any money? that sounds real good from MB, not thier usual, "give us money" tyoe of thing. GL to the owner, i hope he/shes on here!
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Old Jun 12, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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that price is worthless! but please do post pix!
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 01:33 AM
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Well there is already one in my Garage in NYC that is driven by an MB PR person.
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