2013 SL63 or 2017+?
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2013 SL63 or 2017+?
Hi guys,
Would you but a mint low mileage (sub-20k miles) 2013 SL63 around $90k nowadays? Is it a good buy considering the 2017 facelift is out already and people generally prefer the newer design?
Has the FL improved significantly?
Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
Would you but a mint low mileage (sub-20k miles) 2013 SL63 around $90k nowadays? Is it a good buy considering the 2017 facelift is out already and people generally prefer the newer design?
Has the FL improved significantly?
Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
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I think 90 is retail for a 13, It would depend on how many options it has and how much you want it. A good new 17 with options will be 170k, basically new style bumpers and side skirts
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Hi guys,
Would you but a mint low mileage (sub-20k miles) 2013 SL63 around $90k nowadays? Is it a good buy considering the 2017 facelift is out already and people generally prefer the newer design?
Has the FL improved significantly?
Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
Would you but a mint low mileage (sub-20k miles) 2013 SL63 around $90k nowadays? Is it a good buy considering the 2017 facelift is out already and people generally prefer the newer design?
Has the FL improved significantly?
Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
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The car is for sale here http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/de...9&pageNumber=1
They say it is accident-free but they told me in person it is after an accident. I would have to investigate more on this issue. It is also a Japan import so the price is lower than usual.
It also has a transmission drive plate issue ±2k USD problem the seller will take care of before the sale.
I believe it is this issue
http://www.wintonsworld.com/mercedes...stems-failure/
and this part
http://www.oemautopartsandaccessorie...1d72240e95271/
My color combo preference would be different than Palladium / Black but it's not an issue here. I'm wondering whether buying this 2013 SL63 now (before the winter) is a good decision or prices would fall rapidly by the next summer, esp. in the light of the next SL coming 2018/2019. Also, what are the potential maintenance issues with this 2013 model.
They say it is accident-free but they told me in person it is after an accident. I would have to investigate more on this issue. It is also a Japan import so the price is lower than usual.
It also has a transmission drive plate issue ±2k USD problem the seller will take care of before the sale.
I believe it is this issue
http://www.wintonsworld.com/mercedes...stems-failure/
and this part
http://www.oemautopartsandaccessorie...1d72240e95271/
My color combo preference would be different than Palladium / Black but it's not an issue here. I'm wondering whether buying this 2013 SL63 now (before the winter) is a good decision or prices would fall rapidly by the next summer, esp. in the light of the next SL coming 2018/2019. Also, what are the potential maintenance issues with this 2013 model.
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I dont know about the mkt in your country. I dont know how it compares.
But to me its not a very desirable car, it doesnt show many, if any options. Very plain, probibly a base model. Could boost value by 50k with all the options.
Plus you say its been wrecked, plus its from another continent, all very bad red flags.
I would never touch it
Seems like you could find alot of good cars to buy beside one like that.
But to me its not a very desirable car, it doesnt show many, if any options. Very plain, probibly a base model. Could boost value by 50k with all the options.
Plus you say its been wrecked, plus its from another continent, all very bad red flags.
I would never touch it
Seems like you could find alot of good cars to buy beside one like that.
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What did you decide? Did you go with the 13 or the 17?
One noticeable difference between the pre-facelift (2013-2016) and the facelift (2017+) is the infotainment system. I believe the 17 got the same system as the rest of the newer cars do from Mercedes, which to be honest is a huge upgrade. When I sat in a 2014 SL63 I was considering buying, the navigation and the entire infotainment system reminded me of my mothers 2010 GLK she had back in 2010-2012. That was 3 cars ago even for my mom who actually keeps her cars for their entire lease term.
One noticeable difference between the pre-facelift (2013-2016) and the facelift (2017+) is the infotainment system. I believe the 17 got the same system as the rest of the newer cars do from Mercedes, which to be honest is a huge upgrade. When I sat in a 2014 SL63 I was considering buying, the navigation and the entire infotainment system reminded me of my mothers 2010 GLK she had back in 2010-2012. That was 3 cars ago even for my mom who actually keeps her cars for their entire lease term.
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So much..... the average guy on the street wouldn't even notice the difference. I actually prefer the original. Sort of like the Ferrari 360 to the 430. Sometimes it's best not to tinker with the original design.
