SLS/R197/C197 AMG: Doug DeMuro on the SLS
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One Man's Guess as to Why the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Has Kept Its Value
One Man's Guess as to Why the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Has Kept Its Value
When it comes to cars, the typical logic is that they're bad investments. "They start depreciating the second you drive them off the lot" is a phrase we've all either heard or experienced at least once in our lives. According to Youtuber Doug DeMuro's research, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is largely an exception to that rule.
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When it comes to cars, the typical logic is that they're bad investments. "They start depreciating the second you drive them off the lot" is a phrase we've all either heard or experienced at least once in our lives. According to Youtuber Doug DeMuro's research, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is largely an exception to that rule.
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'00 SL600
Yep the SLS has 3 big things going for it:
1. Da Doors. Won't be repeated anytime soon.
2. A fire-breathing naturally aspirated V8. All turbos from here on out.
3. Retro lineage back to the bluest of bluechip collectibles the 300SL.
For those that say, "Oh, it's not rare." There are currently 3X as many Ferrari 458s for sale in the market.
1. Da Doors. Won't be repeated anytime soon.
2. A fire-breathing naturally aspirated V8. All turbos from here on out.
3. Retro lineage back to the bluest of bluechip collectibles the 300SL.
For those that say, "Oh, it's not rare." There are currently 3X as many Ferrari 458s for sale in the market.
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I was recently at a dealership that was selling a couple used Porsche 911s. One was a 2014 911 GT3, with 7,000kms, the other a 1996 911 Turbo with 85,000kms. Asking price for each was ~$180K, despite 20 years between them.
How's that for low depreciation?
How's that for low depreciation?
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2011 SLS AMG coupe, 1997 Yellow/Blk Hummer H1, 2014 Monterey Blue SLS AMG GT roadster
Yep the SLS has 3 big things going for it:
1. Da Doors. Won't be repeated anytime soon.
2. A fire-breathing naturally aspirated V8. All turbos from here on out.
3. Retro lineage back to the bluest of bluechip collectibles the 300SL.
For those that say, "Oh, it's not rare." There are currently 3X as many Ferrari 458s for sale in the market.
1. Da Doors. Won't be repeated anytime soon.
2. A fire-breathing naturally aspirated V8. All turbos from here on out.
3. Retro lineage back to the bluest of bluechip collectibles the 300SL.
For those that say, "Oh, it's not rare." There are currently 3X as many Ferrari 458s for sale in the market.
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Wow, this just came out last night, got posted fast! I watched it too, thought it was good.......I sent Doug an email ages ago about reviewing my 2012 CLS63, but have not heard back yet 
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Great review on the SLS
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We actually spoke back and forth a few times - he wanted to drive the SLS, my RR, and something else - I forget. He never made the effort to follow up after a few back and forth. It seems like he's doing more with dealers now to plug their shop.
Great review on the SLS
Erik
Great review on the SLS
Erik
I still enjoy his sense of humor however.....seemed he was impressed with the SLS
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