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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 01:51 AM
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What's A Good Deal On A Used 2005 SL55?

I'm looking at a used 05 SL55 with 1k miles. MSRP was $128k and I can get it for $118k. Is this a good deal?
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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A friend of mine bought one back in December, 4k miles, 2005 model, with Pano-roof, $110,000.00.
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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that's a good deal. The important thing is the milege and the conditions and remember the extended warranty from the manufacturer.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 03:51 AM
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hey tony, (or anyone) just in case you might be interested, my dad might sell his '04 SL 55 Black/Charcoal w/ Alum. trim 6100miles. it has all options EXCEPT phone and distronic and is extremely well cared for -no dents whatsoever. Asking $110K. Might consider a reasonable offer.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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Are you going to trade your 997? I have a 2005 SL55 with 2,500 miles......
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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I'm looking at a used 05 SL55 with 1k miles. MSRP was $128k and I can get it for $118k. Is this a good deal?
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by azmurciev12
hey tony, (or anyone) just in case you might be interested, my dad might sell his '04 SL 55 Black/Charcoal w/ Alum. trim 6100miles. it has all options EXCEPT phone and distronic and is extremely well cared for -no dents whatsoever. Asking $110K. Might consider a reasonable offer.
Hey tony sounds good the offer.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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Tony FL...

if you're in WPB, then ask for virginia at your local dealership.

she's super pleasant, conversational and seems motivated.

if you don't mind a bit of driving, jason s. @ MB miami is the same sort of person, but seems even more motivated.

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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony FL
I'm looking at a used 05 SL55 with 1k miles. MSRP was $128k and I can get it for $118k. Is this a good deal?
Did you buy the car yet or what?
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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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I decided to pass on the used car and I'm working a great deal on a new 05 at a much better dealer.
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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 07:24 AM
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Congratulations, let us know when did you get it and post pics.
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hey tony,

please name the dealer when you're able.

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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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The dealer I ended up choosing was MB of Tampa. My salesman was Tom Fallon and he knows how to treat a customer. I'm picking up my car on Saturday. They have four other SL55's in stock and they gave me an awesome deal!
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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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if you have his EM, then please send it my way.

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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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Hope you could put more pics of your car on saturday
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I picked up my car on Saturday afternoon from MB of Tampa. I drove from West Palm Beach in my 2005 Porsche 997 which I traded in. The SL55 is Brilliant Silver/Ash with burl walnut and multispoke wheels. I've wanted to get an SL55 for a couple of years but it never seemed to work out. I got $10k off sticker on a new car. That's $5k more than I've ever heard of anywhere. They are willing to do the same on the other cars they have also. My salesman was Tom Fallon and I was extremely happy with the deal I received.
I drove home today in the pouring rain and wasn't able to enjoy putting the top down, but the car drove great. I'll take some pics this week.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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Well here are some pics of my new car. I plan on getting Sirius installed sometime in the next month and eventually Renntech to remove the speed limiter.
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Good luck with the new car Tony! Did they treat you right on your 997 trade?
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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Actually they gave me more than the local Porsche dealer wanted to give me on a trade. I was very happy with MB of Tampa and would recommend them to everyone.
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