EJ_92606

Hi, Does anyone have the recent auction numbers for an '09 E63?

Thanks.

Yacht Master

Why? they are $30K off at the dealers now for brand new.

EJ_92606

I don't plan to buy at auction...I'm negotiating now.

Yacht Master

Here is a link of a recent deal FWIW
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...e63-today.html

EJ_92606

thanks, I saw that thread previously and it was what focused me on new rather than used e63s. Dealer told me that if they can't get their price on the 09 e63s, that they'll just send them to auction, hence my question about auction values.

poorsod

I'm in the same boat. Dealer is only offering 25k off and not budging.

EJ_92606

$25k sounds huge to most people, but after running the numbers, I'm not sure that's such a great deal. The depreciation on high end cars is huge and has been for the E63 even prior to the introduction of the new body style. Now I can only imagine that the already high depreciation will accelerate. At about 25k off, I figure the car will cost $1k/month in depreciation over 5 years. If I value my cost of money at only 5% per year, that is an additional $290 per month in money cost, for an ownership cost of roughly $1,300/mth. I saw a lease quote on a new E63 of $1,500/mth...that sounds huge but when you pencil the numbers, it may not be much more than the cost of owning the older model and then you don't have the hassle of resale and you get to drive the latest and greatest. Any comments on my back of the envelope analysis would be appreciated. By the way, I love the car!

FLSL55

11/20/09 MANHEIM Regular $66,000 338 Avg BLACK 8G Yes
11/05/09 RIVRSIDE Lease $66,000 15,023 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
10/01/09 MANHEIM Regular $66,000 1,992 Avg BLACK 8G Yes
09/17/09 MANHEIM Regular $67,500 994 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
09/01/09 DFW Regular $67,250 4,935 Avg SLIVER 8G A Yes
08/07/09 RIVRSIDE Factory $81,500 4,055 Above BLACK 8G A Yes

EJ_92606

Thanks much. That first listing was probably a new '09.

bigswin

Hey EJ, I know you were asking for 09s but couldn't find any. Here is a list of 2008s.

2008 , E63 AMG, AUTO, 4DR, 6.2L V8 VINOdometerColorLocationSale TypeSale DatePurchase
WDBUF77X18 16,516 M SILVER METALLIC ADESA Washington DCTop Of The Line Sale11/25/2009 $57,500 View Announcements Options: Leather 2WD TS CX 5P CC PL PST PW AB AD NS AC PSDP HSDP AFCH Tilt SAirbgLF SAirbgLR SAirbgRF SAirbgRR CdinDash RearDfrost

WDBUF77X18 13,827 M BLACK ADESA Washington DCTop Of The Line Sale11/25/2009 $56,750 View Announcements Options: Leather 2WD TS CX 5P CC PL PST PW AB AD NS AC PSDP HSDP AFCH Tilt SAirbgLF SAirbgLR SAirbgRF SAirbgRR CdinDash RearDfrost

WDBUF77X48 16,724 M IRIDIUM SILVER ADESA HoustonConsignment Sale12/09/2009 $51,250 View Announcements Options: 2WD CX CC PL PST PW PSDP HSDP Tilt

WDBUF77X98 14,212 M BLACK ADESA New JerseyConsignment Sale11/19/2009 $47,000 View Announcements

MB_Forever

Why not go for a used 07 or 08, which a few of them are selling in the $45k range? Then your depreciation may only be another $15k over 5 years of use instead of buying a new one at $70k and losing $55k to $60k.

bigswin

+1
I always try to get cars for myself that are 3 years old for that exact reason. An 07 will still have some warranty left which is always nice.

2009s are mid 60s
2008s are mid to low 50s
2007s are in the 40s

For me personally this would be an easy choice. Good luck.

2007 , E63 AMG, 4DR, 6.2L V8 VINOdometerColorLocationSale TypeSale DatePurchase
WDBUF77X17 47,636 M BLACKADESA HoustonConsignment Sale12/02/2009 $39,500

yippyskippy107

+1

07 was the way to go for me, got mine (w 34k miles & P2) for $45k, half off from what it was 3 yrs ago.

poorsod

I've considered waiting until the spring to get a used '08 but there is little selection unless you want black or are willing to search the whole country and ship it. I've crunched the numbers too and the numbers are hard to justify unless you buy it and run it to the ground. Even then it is an expensive proposition.

For me, the two reasons I'm looking to buy new now is for improved selection of models and the pull forward program.