Advice for a Newbie
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Advice for a Newbie
Hello all! I apologize for the newbie post, but I've been a fan of the E55/E63 wagons for a while and planned to pick one up at some point. That point might be upon us.
I was not necessarily in the market for another vehicle right now but stumbled upon a 2013 wagon that I may need to jump on as it has less than 10k miles and is priced aggressively.
My first question is whether it's as aggressively priced as I think it is. It looks to be priced appropriately for a sedan, not a wagon, since the seller is likely following book value. What I'm seeing for sale currently in 2012-2014 models the wagon commands a substantial premium over the sedan. Am I mistaken?
Other than that, on the resale market, any must have options that would hurt value when I go to sell it down the road? This is a no option grey/tan vehicle.
Other than that, due to the very low mileage I believe it to be a very clean car with no issues. Typically I would do a PPI, but it may be more difficult coming from a private seller with me 10 hours away.
Any thoughts and advice is appreciated!!
I was not necessarily in the market for another vehicle right now but stumbled upon a 2013 wagon that I may need to jump on as it has less than 10k miles and is priced aggressively.
My first question is whether it's as aggressively priced as I think it is. It looks to be priced appropriately for a sedan, not a wagon, since the seller is likely following book value. What I'm seeing for sale currently in 2012-2014 models the wagon commands a substantial premium over the sedan. Am I mistaken?
Other than that, on the resale market, any must have options that would hurt value when I go to sell it down the road? This is a no option grey/tan vehicle.
Other than that, due to the very low mileage I believe it to be a very clean car with no issues. Typically I would do a PPI, but it may be more difficult coming from a private seller with me 10 hours away.
Any thoughts and advice is appreciated!!
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One important question, as far as desirability and resale purposes go, is there a large difference from 2013-2014? I'm aware of the changes from one year to the next, from increased power, body and the addition of the 4matic.
Basically I'm trying to get a grasp on whether this car is as good a deal as I think it may be.
Basically I'm trying to get a grasp on whether this car is as good a deal as I think it may be.
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I recently bought a '14 E63S, and for me, the 4 matic was a plus, in addition to the facelift. I guess it depends on what you want.
Dont worry too much about resale. These cars depreciate so fast, it is sort of a non-issue. lol
Also, I bought a car that was about 2,500 miles away (right car, right price, right options, etc.) I searched for a year for the right car, so I didnt let the distance discourage me. The dealer had a reputable independent party that did a PPI for me, pics and all. So don't let the distance discourage you.
In my research, the wagons usually commanded roughly a 10K premium over the sedan. I bet the reason you are seeing similar pricing is that the wagon is "base" and the sedans are loaded up with options.
Dont worry too much about resale. These cars depreciate so fast, it is sort of a non-issue. lol
Also, I bought a car that was about 2,500 miles away (right car, right price, right options, etc.) I searched for a year for the right car, so I didnt let the distance discourage me. The dealer had a reputable independent party that did a PPI for me, pics and all. So don't let the distance discourage you.
In my research, the wagons usually commanded roughly a 10K premium over the sedan. I bet the reason you are seeing similar pricing is that the wagon is "base" and the sedans are loaded up with options.
