SL65 depreciation $111k after 2 years and 3300 miles
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Buying a 08 or older 55 or 65 without ABC is nearly impossible. Only a few people have converted their cars to coil over suspension as that cost $$ too.
Instead, look for a car that has an ABC system properly maintained. For instance, I proactively replaced all accumulators and did a fluid change. I have had zero issues in 5 years and really don't expect any until the pump goes, not a costly repair. And there's no comparison in ride quality, ABC is far superior.
Instead, look for a car that has an ABC system properly maintained. For instance, I proactively replaced all accumulators and did a fluid change. I have had zero issues in 5 years and really don't expect any until the pump goes, not a costly repair. And there's no comparison in ride quality, ABC is far superior.
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From: Orchid Island, FL
SL 55 AMG, BMW M Roadster, Holden Commodore SSV
The Seller should be able to provide documentation as to specific ABC maintenance performend. One indicator of a poorly maintained system is ABC color, should be green. If not and/or seller cannot document, beware.
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https://fifthgear.biz/fifthgear-blog...ystem-failure/
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Hello again Smithwm55, I did some further research and think I may have answered my own question. I now assume by "the color should be green" means the fluid used in the system. Here is a decent YouTube video that explains the good, bad, and ugly about the ABC system. At least it was really helpful to me to understand it a little better.
Now I really get why maintenance of the ABC system is so critical. Thank you again for your help and guidance.
Now I really get why maintenance of the ABC system is so critical. Thank you again for your help and guidance.
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Joined: Feb 2019
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From: San Diego, CA
CLS 53 AMG & SL550
Looking for 2106-2018 SL65
If anyone knows or has a low mileage car I am open to discussing. Thank you.
2018 was the last model year for the SL65 AMG. Correct?
The 2019 SL Brochure DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SL65
2018 was the last model year for the SL65 AMG. Correct?
The 2019 SL Brochure DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SL65
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From: Philadelphia area
2014 SL65 AMG, 2018 S560
The last year is very rare indeed. A worldwide total of 48 were produced that year.
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From: Philadelphia area
2014 SL65 AMG, 2018 S560
The R231 SL65s are finally starting to inch up in value because of their scarcity. A 2015 SL65 w/40K miles just sold recently on Bring a Trailer for $106K.
You'll always lose out if you sell to a dealer, but I understand that's sometimes the most expedient thing to do.
You'll always lose out if you sell to a dealer, but I understand that's sometimes the most expedient thing to do.
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From: N Cal/Maui
'08 CLK Black, '08 SL65, '17 SL65, '07 SL55, '20 E63S Wagon, '22 E450 All Terrain
A 5k mi black/gray 2017 SL65 showed up on Autotrader about a month ago at $135k. It was gone a week later and then on a dealer website at $209k. A week after that it was on Bring A Trailer and it sold 2 days ago for $176k. In June a 6k mi Dolomite Brown 2018 SL65 sold for $185k on BAT.
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