bigswin

Emoving,
Hey man congrats, you won the bet! Definitely sold for more than I thought it would. Maybe the west coast has something to do with that. See below:

2004 , E55 AMG, AUTO, 4DR, 5.4L V8 VINOdometerColorLocationSale TypeSale DatePurchase
Price (USD)View AnnouncementsWDBUF76J04 36,329 M SILVERADESA Golden GateConsignment Sale11/10/2009 $25,750 View Announcements

Also, for any of those of you who were asking about the E63s here you go:

2007 , E63 AMG, AUTO, 4DR, 6.2L V8 VINOdometerColorLocationSale TypeSale DatePurchase
Price (USD)View AnnouncementsWDBUF77X27 29,767 M SILVERADESA Golden GateConsignment Sale11/10/2009 $46,500 View Announcements Options: Leather 2WD SN 5P CC PL PST PW AD TC NS PSDP STB ACI AFCH Tilt Telescp SAirbgLF SAirbgRF WoodTrim RearDfrost
WDBUF77X47 40,117 M GRAYADESA Golden GateConsignment Sale11/10/2009 $32,500 View Announcements

Don't get too excited about the 32K one, on the disclosure statement it said it had frame/unibody damage thus the price.

bigswin

Just for fun....
2004 , S55 AMG, AUTO, 4DR, 5.4L V8 VINOdometerColorLocationSale TypeSale DatePurchase
WDBNG74J24 77,963 M BLACK ADESA PhoenixConsignment Sale11/04/2009 $20,300 View Announcements Options: Leather 2WD SN AFCC 5P CC PL PST PW AB AD PSDP STB HSDP ACI Tilt SAirbgLF SAirbgLR SAirbgRF SAirbgRR RearDfrost
WDBNG74J84 54,154 M GRAYADESA N ew JerseyConsignment Sale11/05/2009 $19,000 View Announcements Options: Leather 2WD SN CX 5P CC PL PST PW AB AD TC NS MS AC PSDP STB HS AFCH Tilt SAirbgLF SAirbgRF WoodTrim PDC


2006 , CLS55 AMG, AUTO, 2DR, 5.4L V8 VINOdometerColorLocationSale TypeSale DatePurchase
WDDDJ76X06 17,956 M SILVER METALLIC ADESA Washington DCTop Of The Line Sale09/30/2009 $45,750 View Announcements Options: Leather SN CX 4P CC PL PST PW AB AD NS PSDP HSDP AFCH Tilt SAirbgLF SAirbgRF CdinDash RearDfrost RWD
WDDDJ76X86 81,604 M SILVERADESA ShreveportConsignment Sale10/07/2009 $28,000 View Announcements Options: Leather 2WD SN CD 4P CC PL PST PW AB AD TC NS MS PSDP STB ACI
WDDDJ76X96 51,401 M BLACKADESA Golden GateConsignment Sale10/13/2009 $36,250 View Announcements Options: Leather 2WD MN CC PL PST PW AB AD NS MS PSDP STB HSDP ACD AFCH Tilt Telescp RrShades SAirbgLF SAirbgRF SAirbgRR WoodTrim PDC ACTCMFRTST RearDfrost

2007 , CLS63 AMG, AUTO, 2DR, 6.2L V8 VINOdometerColorLocationSale TypeSale DatePurchase
WDDDJ77X27 51,303 M BLACK ADESA New JerseyConsignment Sale10/22/2009 $43,000 View Announcements

emoving

Man I told ya! These cars are getting hot again! The word is out for hig 20s low 30s you can have a 500hp luxury **** kicker!

emoving

Perfect example though bigs! Because we know that car needed tires($1000), front screens($400) auction fee ($450) center arm rest ($150) and I would guess a oil change ($99) and a detail ($150). This is why auction cars are not always the best deal. Find a dealer in distress that had been sitting on one for a while and steel it!

$25750 + 2250 and you get $28000! Now add dealer profit and the thing will be listed for low 30s

bigswin

+1 Absolutely agree.

milepostnate

This is exactly why I bought mine from a MB dealership. It was perfect, they replaced the fugly *** grill for a new stock one (see my gallery), and it had every option I wanted. I called them at the end of the month and told them how I used to be in the business and if they wanted a sale, here is my price.

I had a lot of luck on cars.com and waited for the right one that was perfect. Spend a few bucks more now for one that has gone through the shop and everything is fixed, and then try to negotiate a good price.

bigswin

6 of one half dozen of another. Depending on condition, I don't mind fixing some of the small stuff like the front grill and the armrest. That to me isn't even a thought. I would never pass on a good deal for cosmetics. Since my bro works at the dealership, I have a different thoughts of buying from them.

SL500hunter

So I have a decision to make, two options:

1. 2003 E500 50,000 miles with Pano, Parktronic, Solar Vent, keyless entry, distronic, Fully optioned seats, and Starmark Warranty to 100,000 miles for $16,000

OR

2. 2003 E55 AMG with 80,000 miles no pan, no keyless, no warranty for $18,000

Push me into number 2, if you think it is worth it for a daily driver and/or perhaps just bang for the buck.

racetested

IMO the depreciation these cars took in the first place is more crazy. If the prices go up, to me that is more realistic to what these cars should still cost used.

emoving

I would get the 55 but I have driven both and I would be sick of an E500 in about a week. YOu can still get a warranty for the E55 through Chrysler. So get the 55 and spend a little dough on the warranty for piece of mind.

bzliteyear

what kind of warranty can you buy from chrysler for (soon to be) 7 yr old car w/ 80k miles? can someone give me an idea?

I'm asking because my 109k 2002 S55 will be out of warranty in about 3-4 months, and i'm wondering what the best options are. in a perfect world, i've already dealt w/ ALL of the big tix items, including ABC pump, valve block, etc.

if reliable, my $12-14k value car is probably best to just drive for another 3 yr as the engine/drivetrain is strong. if other things could go, perhaps try for warranty...or just sell now and try to get a $25k 2004-2005 S55 w/ warranty?

any thoughts?