SLS/R197/C197 AMG: SLS Prices
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Glad to see you are a fan of the SLS. There is an EW for a couple thousand that can be picked up that Edez mb has had great success with.
The AMG GT has already more US copies on the road (because of the price point) then the entire run of SLS so, long term gain won't be there (Prices are already under 99k second hand). If they make a BS GT it will kill the resale on the GTR. Those guys will take a huge hit. (Hopefully GTR guys are leasing.)
Keep in mind the SLS is still a "new" car, only out of production for two years. I bought mine for $65,657 under sticker and have been enjoying it for 2-1/2 years now. I considered your typical Ferrari, Lambo purchase but, I needed something that I could put golf clubs in!
The SLS does EVERYTHING very very well. It is the only no compromise Supercar available.
Glad to see you are a fan of the SLS. There is an EW for a couple thousand that can be picked up that Edez mb has had great success with.
The AMG GT has already more US copies on the road (because of the price point) then the entire run of SLS so, long term gain won't be there (Prices are already under 99k second hand). If they make a BS GT it will kill the resale on the GTR. Those guys will take a huge hit. (Hopefully GTR guys are leasing.)
Keep in mind the SLS is still a "new" car, only out of production for two years. I bought mine for $65,657 under sticker and have been enjoying it for 2-1/2 years now. I considered your typical Ferrari, Lambo purchase but, I needed something that I could put golf clubs in!
The SLS does EVERYTHING very very well. It is the only no compromise Supercar available.
Our local dealer offered us a new one on the showroom for $50k plus off a few years ago (wrong color for us but stunning car) and I just came across a sold 2012 roadster with 12k miles on Ebay for probably $110k (shows a best offer off the $116k price was accepted).
Seems to be a much steeper drop on roadsters or the coupes sales offers vs. actual sales price vary by a large margin.
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The Roadster will always have a much much much much much much greater drop then the doored wonder. Only 884 in Noth America. A rare breed indeed. Rare as we know doesn't mean valuable. However, it is the better driver of the two cars. It's 2 cars in one! With top down... the old antiquated M159 plays a HELL of a tune! 
The SLS is much more than doors.
The SLS is much more than doors.
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Just curious how the roadster prices are holding up vs the coupe.
Our local dealer offered us a new one on the showroom for $50k plus off a few years ago (wrong color for us but stunning car) and I just came across a sold 2012 roadster with 12k miles on Ebay for probably $110k (shows a best offer off the $116k price was accepted).
Seems to be a much steeper drop on roadsters or the coupes sales offers vs. actual sales price vary by a large margin.
Our local dealer offered us a new one on the showroom for $50k plus off a few years ago (wrong color for us but stunning car) and I just came across a sold 2012 roadster with 12k miles on Ebay for probably $110k (shows a best offer off the $116k price was accepted).
Seems to be a much steeper drop on roadsters or the coupes sales offers vs. actual sales price vary by a large margin.
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Kind of...
Yes but only on the higher mileage cars with only a few to no options. The lower mileage, highly optioned, well cared for cars are still highly sought after and are being bought up and put away into collections.
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What’s the color combo? Both interior carbon fiber packages as well as carbon fiber engine compartment cover?
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Hate to overpay! Any input is welcome...
2014 SLS AMG GT Roadster, 8,000 miles
Alubeam over black with red stitching
B&O
MSRP $230,175
since is a 2014 many previous options are now standard like 10-spoke wheels, Adjustable suspension, gloss black carbon interior, alcantara sport steering wheel...etc
Asking price is just under $150 at a off-brand dealer.
Thanks for your comments.
2014 SLS AMG GT Roadster, 8,000 miles
Alubeam over black with red stitching
B&O
MSRP $230,175
since is a 2014 many previous options are now standard like 10-spoke wheels, Adjustable suspension, gloss black carbon interior, alcantara sport steering wheel...etc
Asking price is just under $150 at a off-brand dealer.
Thanks for your comments.
Last edited by raptoo; Dec 7, 2019 at 12:53 PM.
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Having followed the market for 16 months, the SLS AMG variants do not appear to sell quickly. There are obviously less expensive roadsters available. If you like the car ie colors , options, etc pull the trigger. If you feel that you can get it for less, make a lower offer. It sounds like a very nice car! I liked Alubeam, however found it somewhat difficult to match up the paint with the leather & other options I wanted. No regrets after 14 months of ownership. You do have time!
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Having followed the market for 16 months, the SLS AMG variants do not appear to sell quickly. There are obviously less expensive roadsters available. If you like the car ie colors , options, etc pull the trigger. If you feel that you can get it for less, make a lower offer. It sounds like a very nice car! I liked Alubeam, however found it somewhat difficult to match up the paint with the leather & other options I wanted. No regrets after 14 months of ownership. You do have time!
I missed this one by 7-10 days. Car went to Germany...Sold at asking price.
https://showroom.auction123.com/loui...rank_motorcars
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Well, this sale tells you all you needed to know. Alubeam silver appeared on 4% of SLS production. That would mean that 35-36 Alubeam RO's came to USA. There were 9 different leather options. Barring special order considerations, I guesstimated that 4-5 Alubeam/Classic Red Leather roadsters came over from Germany. Once I added in B&O stereo, red top, carbon fiber, 10 spoke wheels, low milage, etc, I knew that if I found my "car", I would negotiate until I got it. All went well. I drove it today & yesterday, & had blast. If you are more flexible in your requirements, you can certainly get a better deal. Given a slow market, I felt that I could find what I wanted! You will as well.
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2011 SLS AMG coupe, 1997 Yellow/Blk Hummer H1, 2014 Monterey Blue SLS AMG GT roadster
Price
Hate to overpay! Any input is welcome...
2014 SLS AMG GT Roadster, 8,000 miles
Alubeam over black with red stitching
B&O
MSRP $230,175
since is a 2014 many previous options are now standard like 10-spoke wheels, Adjustable suspension, gloss black carbon interior, alcantara sport steering wheel...etc
Asking price is just under $150 at a off-brand dealer.
Thanks for your comments.
2014 SLS AMG GT Roadster, 8,000 miles
Alubeam over black with red stitching
B&O
MSRP $230,175
since is a 2014 many previous options are now standard like 10-spoke wheels, Adjustable suspension, gloss black carbon interior, alcantara sport steering wheel...etc
Asking price is just under $150 at a off-brand dealer.
Thanks for your comments.
Seems like a fair price for a 2014 with 8k.
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I am surprised, Auction does not begin until 1/2/20. Was this car sold privately? Do you have photos/details re this particular Roadster?
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0119-35...-benz-sls-amg/
This actually might have been a re-rum that was on because this shows Jan 3-13 2019. Sorry guys!
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https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0119-35...-benz-sls-amg/
This actually might have been a re-rum that was on because this shows Jan 3-13 2019. Sorry guys!
This actually might have been a re-rum that was on because this shows Jan 3-13 2019. Sorry guys!
The car sold back in January. I’ll continue to say, the lower mileage, highly optioned, well cared for cars are still highly sought after and are being bought up and put away into collections. This car was only missing CC brakes.
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At 2020 Mecum Kissimme Auction lot #S114, a fully optioned 2012 SLS AMG Roadster sold for $209K. It was Lemans Red with White leather & 252 miles. It had PA4 option package which cost $87,038-. Does anyone know about this option package? This package is not shown in the order books which I have seen. Photos are seen in the catalogue. Color combination, including red top does not appeal to me, however one buyer liked it very much!
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At 2020 Mecum Kissimme Auction lot #S114, a fully optioned 2012 SLS AMG Roadster sold for $209K. It was Lemans Red with White leather & 252 miles. It had PA4 option package which cost $87,038-. Does anyone know about this option package? This package is not shown in the order books which I have seen. Photos are seen in the catalogue. Color combination, including red top does not appeal to me, however one buyer liked it very much!
