http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...|39:1|240:1318


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...1%7C240%3A1308

does the CLS have a better resale vs the E? It's tanking fast...

 

Supply and demand...there are a ton for sale and this is a bad time of year in a bad economy. That aside, AMG cars always depreciate like lead balloons (at least every one that I have owned).

As far as the CLS goes, I don't think the AMG depreciation curve plays any favorites as they are tanking across the board. Even on the roadsters which traditionally hold up better.

 

The San Francisco Chronicle had an ad in it this morning - I think from Fletcher Jones in Fremont advertising $30,000 off a new CLS63 or E63.

That brings the purchase price down into the low 60's and that is going to put a lot of price pressure on anyone looking to sell a used model.

Good if you're looking for a new one, but disheartening if you are trying to unload one.....

 

Wow! I didn't realize our cars are depreciating this quickly. The wife and I were in the market for a new car, preferably a AMG (if I had my choice) but decided to wait until the begining of the year. It's a good thing we did.

 

Well sounds too good to be true, any way for you to shoot us a scan of the ad?

 

I would like to see that ad, but is it really that far fetched? Considering the suppy and demand, overload of cars in the new and used market?

Something has to give, and it is not the buyers. For the most part who needs an AMG let alone a Benz? Just a thought...

 

Wow! I wonder how long these deals are going to last. It is just too tempting.
Or maybe waiting until the middle of next year one would get an even better deal?

 

that is absolutely crazy! i bought my 05 E55, CPOd with all options and 20K on the clock for $58K a year and a half ago. If i had waited until now, I could get a 2007 E63 for 2-3K less! wow.

On a side note, love every inch of the car. And I plan on keeping it for some time.

But also to those who are saying selling sucks at this time - not really. I say this beacause ALL car values are plumeting. So whatever you are looking to get next, is likely MUCH cheaper as well. So you lose on the sale but win on the buy part. It all turns out about equal.

 

Just called them. Yes, it is true. The deal is until 12/15. Still have two E63s black/black. Not sure why the huge discount (30% off)? But good deal. Too bad. I am looking for a wagon :-(. Let me know if you see a good discounted E63 wagon.

 

Sorry guys, no scanner, but the ad is legit - SF chronicle today. Looks like eee63W called them.

There is a wagon at Walnut Creek - maybe they will match the deal?

If a new 2008 E63 is $63,000, what does that do to a used '08 E63? Does it make it $10k less? This market is wacked.

 

Wow, if a new one is at that price, the used market is absolutely shredded. IMO, I think the bottom will really fall out after December. Are you guys aware of the thousands of MB's on the New York and LA docks sitting in the parking lots brand new?

 

they are giving these things away. I bought my new 09 for $15K off the sticker price. Granted, it will still drop like a rock but it's fun to have a new car.

 

Are you talking about the one in Pleasanton? I know of no Wagon in Walnut Creek. My purchase is on hold for the time being.

The last 06 Wagon that I know of sold at $49K (way over priced IMHO), but that is what the Salesperson said at Smyth European (San Jose). I would offer $38K - 41K. Full service dealerships have greater mark up. There is also an 05 wagon at Eaton, Orange County. They are more realistic about price at $41K - though no CPO and 36K miles. Both wagons are silver


Here is the car details for the wagon in Pleasanton:

I don't see Distronic, or power lift gate but my search via Russian website doesn't always show the full option list.

VIN WDBUH76J86A845490
Plant 50
Model E 55 AMG
Chassis 2112761A845490
Engine 113990 60 045520
Transmission 722643 06 157226
Tyres
Primary CONTINENTAL
Order 0 6 705 50614
Delivery date 04.07.05
Dealer United States (USA) (705)
Interior leather "nappa" two-color anthracite+anthracite (251)
Paint
775 Unknown code
Options
M55 capacity 5,5 litre (? 24.03.1997)
Y88 mounting rails for accessories
213 parameter steering (? 01.07.1989)
232 Unknown code
242 right front seat electrically adjustable with memory feature. only applicable to series w 210 when installed in conjunction with code 275. (? 01.03.1983)
249 automatically dipping inside rear view mirror (? 01.06.1990)
264 shifting gate for automatic transmission (? 01.01.1996)
265 installation parts kit and connecting cable harness for TeKaDe BSA 31s car phone with one set
elimination of lettering elegance/sport/esprit
omission of line logo elegance/sport/esprit/classic (? 01.02.1993)
Becker radio set Mexico, stereo
275 front seat positioned lower
memory package (driver's seat, steering column, mirror) (? 01.10.1993)
287 ski inboard loading facility
through-loading feature (? 01.10.1990)
293 trunk set, 3-piece
sidebag in rear left and right (? 01.01.1995)
297 Unknown code
301 storage box in the rear (? 01.05.1988)
309 cupholder (? 01.06.1995)
359 Unknown code
401 comfort front seats with ventilation and seat heaters (? 01.01.1996)
414 electric tilting/sliding roof in glass version (? 01.10.1988)
423 5 speed automatic transmission / nag (? 01.03.1994)
433 headrests in the rear, left, right, and central and elimination of front and rear safety belts
headrests in the rear, left and right automatic (self-reeling) safety belts
safety belts front, rear, and central, USA version
430 + 432 (? 01.03.1994)
434 headrests in the rear and elimination of safety belts
431 + 432 (? 01.03.1994)
461 instrument with mileage reading and english lettering (? 01.04.1990)
489 Unknown code
494 California version
version for USA/California/Canada (? 01.01.1996)
524 paintcoat preservation (? 01.01.1964)
530 integrated antenna and front loudspeaker (? 01.10.1995)
543 sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right (? 01.11.1978)
551 anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system with anti-towing system (? 01.04.1998)
573 front seats, left and right, with seat height adjustment
581 automatic climate control (? 01.01.1977)
600 headlamp wiper/washer (? 01.08.1971)
615 lamp unit, asymmetrical l.h. traffic, and front and rear door courtesy lamps
like 610, and with type 107 bifocal bulbs
611 + 613 (? 01.11.1978)
634 elimination of first aid box (? 01.08.1977)
636 elimination of warning triangle (? 01.03.1973)
668
673 high-capacity battery (? 01.01.1964)
732 birdseye maple wood trim, black (? 01.11.1993)
763 Unknown code
772 amg styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron (? 02.01.1992)
786 8.5 x 17 et30/18 245/45, 3-piece (500 e = 30, r129 = et18) (? 01.01.1992)
806 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year
810 loudspeaker, sound package
sound package (bose) (? 01.12.1986)
819 CD changer - alpine - in trunk (? 31.07.1992)
844 folding seat bench in loading compartment, reverse to direction of travel (? 01.10.1977)
875 heated screen wash system (? 01.02.1988)
windshield washer heated (W201)
889 Keyless-GO (? 01.01.1996)
910 14V/65A alternator
alternator with increased capacity (? 01.11.1990)
915 fuel tank, 70 liter (? 01.05.1988)
919 exhaust emission control fuer USA, California and R.S.A., with key starting system for 240D
954 equipment package for avantgarde vehicles (? 01.06.1993)
rotating emergeny flasher, front (red light)
986 identification plate (vin no.) (? 01.07.1992)
989 identification label under windshield (? 01.10.1997)


Good Luck. I'm waffling between 63 and 55 and also holding my money

 

HAHA after all that, I realized you are looking for an E63 Wagon - my bad. Good luck.

 

I think the Walnut Creek car is new - I was referring to the 2008 E63 wagon.

 

Please update this post on purchase price/lease numbers if you make the move. Good Luck.

 

ok SERIOUSLY guys .. please please please tell me there's a way you can buy one of those (brand new) and ship them over seas .. ANY WAY.

 

wrong section

 

Different car but I just got an escalade with a sticker of 69 for 49k.

 

This will be the norm for most car mfg's for the next 12-18 months. It's called a buyers market

 

Thats insane! Seems like a lot of black E63 being sold.

 

Confirmed. I just jumped in my ninth Benz (First AMG though). It's a new '08 E63. The sticker was $98K. I got $18K knocked off plus 4.9% financing for 66 months. It's white on black.

 

Good work!