Pricing help
03-06-2019, 06:18 AM
#1
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Pricing help
I’m looking at buying an E55 (likely 2004-2005). What do you think is a good dea price l for a clean, no story vehicle under 100k miles? I’m seeing asking prices range from $10k-$16k.
Im most curious about what you guys who recently rly purchased one paid. Thanks for sharing!
looking forward to getting an E55!
Im most curious about what you guys who recently rly purchased one paid. Thanks for sharing!
looking forward to getting an E55!
03-06-2019, 03:35 PM
#2
Senior Member
I bought a 2004 designo graphite with 47k miles off ebay for $18k in October '18. distronic, parktronic, rear sunshade, heated/cooled dynamic seats. There was a BIN for $21.5k which i honestly considered hitting but in the end it got bid to just $18k which i considered a pretty good deal
long story short - it's a good, clean car but didn't come with a lot of service history
check out my full post for more details on what i got for the money
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...pressions.html
long story short - it's a good, clean car but didn't come with a lot of service history
check out my full post for more details on what i got for the money
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...pressions.html
03-07-2019, 10:46 AM
#6
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I would focus more on age and service history, rather than miles.These cars, when properly maintained and driven aggressively, are virtually bullet proof.
Buying from an enthusiast typically means you get a car that is better cared for (but not always).
Price is a little more tricky, as these cars are in a grey area between depreciation and the price leveling out. A good rule of thumb when buying an AMG is to buy the newest, best maintained car you can find. I think the reason we are seeing cars in the $9-12K range is that younger buyers are put off by the higher than average cost of ownership, and dump them quickly to avoid the expenses.
Take your time, do your research and the right car will reward you with years of smiles.
PS. I also suggest having about $2-3K in the bank for when repairs pop-up.
Good luck!
Buying from an enthusiast typically means you get a car that is better cared for (but not always).
Price is a little more tricky, as these cars are in a grey area between depreciation and the price leveling out. A good rule of thumb when buying an AMG is to buy the newest, best maintained car you can find. I think the reason we are seeing cars in the $9-12K range is that younger buyers are put off by the higher than average cost of ownership, and dump them quickly to avoid the expenses.
Take your time, do your research and the right car will reward you with years of smiles.
PS. I also suggest having about $2-3K in the bank for when repairs pop-up.
Good luck!
Last edited by Worth the wait; 03-07-2019 at 10:47 AM. Reason: spelling
03-07-2019, 01:08 PM
#7
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Thread Starter
Solid advice. Thanks
I would focus more on age and service history, rather than miles.These cars, when properly maintained and driven aggressively, are virtually bullet proof.
Buying from an enthusiast typically means you get a car that is better cared for (but not always).
Price is a little more tricky, as these cars are in a grey area between depreciation and the price leveling out. A good rule of thumb when buying an AMG is to buy the newest, best maintained car you can find. I think the reason we are seeing cars in the $9-12K range is that younger buyers are put off by the higher than average cost of ownership, and dump them quickly to avoid the expenses.
Take your time, do your research and the right car will reward you with years of smiles.
PS. I also suggest having about $2-3K in the bank for when repairs pop-up.
Good luck!
Buying from an enthusiast typically means you get a car that is better cared for (but not always).
Price is a little more tricky, as these cars are in a grey area between depreciation and the price leveling out. A good rule of thumb when buying an AMG is to buy the newest, best maintained car you can find. I think the reason we are seeing cars in the $9-12K range is that younger buyers are put off by the higher than average cost of ownership, and dump them quickly to avoid the expenses.
Take your time, do your research and the right car will reward you with years of smiles.
PS. I also suggest having about $2-3K in the bank for when repairs pop-up.
Good luck!
