Cl65 Auction prices...
01-18-2008, 03:00 PM
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That's understandable. I reeeeally like the new CL, but there is no way I would buy one knowing how bad I'd lose my *** if I bought one. I'm with you on not wanting the old body style though. It looks really outdated next to a new one, but that's the reason they are so cheap.
01-18-2008, 03:05 PM
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There's a guy in my office that has a dealer's license and can bid on cars at these auctions. If you have your dealer's ID# you can get the auction reports online. Most of the resellers are adding little if any value, so why not buy from the source? (assuming you have a connection with a dealer's license)
He told me some some of the auctions offer a mechanical inspection service for an extra $100 or so. This and an extended warranty would save some headaches down the road.
I'll probably do this for my next one.
He told me some some of the auctions offer a mechanical inspection service for an extra $100 or so. This and an extended warranty would save some headaches down the road.
I'll probably do this for my next one.
However, that is only a small percentage of sales. Most of the time, the dealer has to purchase the car (using his floor plan financing) and then has to show & store the car for unknown period of time with the hope that the car will sell. That is why they will mark up the car 10-15% from auction price to cover their expenses plus salesperson commission.
01-18-2008, 03:46 PM
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I posted this on the CL forum but thought I might give my E class brotha's a taste of the action.. I receive these from a friend, real cool guy, used to be a member here.
2005 CL65
2D COUPE CL65 AMG 18,026 $60,000 01/02/08 ST LOUIS 12G A Avg BLK Y
2D COUPE CL65 AMG 22,590 $59,000 11/20/07 W PALM 12G A Avg BRI SIL Y
2D COUPE CL65 AMG 32,611 $59,000 11/08/07 RIVRSIDE 12G A Avg BRI SIL Y
2D COUPE CL65 AMG 32,146 $56,750 01/10/08 MANHEIM 12G A Avg BRI SIL Y
2D COUPE CL65 AMG 44,544 $51,500 01/02/08 ST LOUIS 12G A Blw BLK N
2D COUPE CL65 AMG 54,245 $50,000 12/20/07 RIVRSIDE 12G A Blw PEWTER N
If you see the one for 44K miles, it sold for 51K, that is the one listed in florida under ebay, they are selling it for 59K, I called the dealer yesterday making them an offer for 54K and told the guy how much they bought it for, he got pissed and asked me how the hell I found out what they paid for it...I told him I have my secrets, he did not want to talk to me after that.
What an idiot.....
2005 CL65
2D COUPE CL65 AMG 18,026 $60,000 01/02/08 ST LOUIS 12G A Avg BLK Y
2D COUPE CL65 AMG 22,590 $59,000 11/20/07 W PALM 12G A Avg BRI SIL Y
2D COUPE CL65 AMG 32,611 $59,000 11/08/07 RIVRSIDE 12G A Avg BRI SIL Y
2D COUPE CL65 AMG 32,146 $56,750 01/10/08 MANHEIM 12G A Avg BRI SIL Y
2D COUPE CL65 AMG 44,544 $51,500 01/02/08 ST LOUIS 12G A Blw BLK N
2D COUPE CL65 AMG 54,245 $50,000 12/20/07 RIVRSIDE 12G A Blw PEWTER N
If you see the one for 44K miles, it sold for 51K, that is the one listed in florida under ebay, they are selling it for 59K, I called the dealer yesterday making them an offer for 54K and told the guy how much they bought it for, he got pissed and asked me how the hell I found out what they paid for it...I told him I have my secrets, he did not want to talk to me after that.
What an idiot.....Can you get these cars for these prices if someone was interested?
01-18-2008, 03:49 PM
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That's understandable. I reeeeally like the new CL, but there is no way I would buy one knowing how bad I'd lose my *** if I bought one. I'm with you on not wanting the old body style though. It looks really outdated next to a new one, but that's the reason they are so cheap.
01-18-2008, 04:09 PM
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01-18-2008, 04:10 PM
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This car was listed today from fletcher Jones in Las vegas, NV...I guess they don't know the auctions prices.
They are in for a big surprise, it has low mileage none the less.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...em120212193412
Last edited by V12Godspeed; 01-18-2008 at 04:56 PM.
01-19-2008, 08:48 AM
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That's understandable. I reeeeally like the new CL, but there is no way I would buy one knowing how bad I'd lose my *** if I bought one. I'm with you on not wanting the old body style though. It looks really outdated next to a new one, but that's the reason they are so cheap.
Mig...If i where you I would buy the CL for 60k with has 18k miles or something like this...I think it worth this 10k diff btw 44k miles...
Last edited by E55 RUSS; 01-19-2008 at 08:52 AM.
