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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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Very confused about AMG pricing

I'm thinking about selling my E55 and getting a similar year/mileage SLK55 and turning it into a project car. The problem (for me) is that I figured that the SLK would be a bit cheaper than my E, considering it was cheaper when new. The problem is, that in my bit of searching, the SLKs are going for a lot more. WTF?

Anyone have an explanation for me? Thanks
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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AMG Roadsters tend to depreciate less than sedans.

Ditto for the AMG G class vs sedans.

My SL55 held its value better than my S55 for example. Same year similar price.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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I'm so dissapointed right now. I had this all planned out in my head, and that plan just got shot to hell. I was hoping the ones I was finding were overpriced.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Well, as they say over here: asking isn't getting.

Perhaps there is some negotiation to be done on trade-in.
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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A'm thinking of selling this, 2007, w/ only 12K miles. If i get a fair price, i'll pull the trigger. Any thoughts on pricing.
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