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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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Better long term value - Coupe or Cab
My dealer has offered me a list price Coupe or Cab deal. Any opinion on the better value long term? My wife says the gull wing doors make the coupe more collectable vs. the cab. Cabs tend to hold better value, at least in CA.

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I agree with your wife, think back to original gullwing and SL Roadster.
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I say the coupe will retain it's value better as its the proper reflection of the iconic gullwing.
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I agree with your wife, think back to original gullwing and SL Roadster.
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