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#81 of 437 parts website by nszabo Jul 08, 2001 (6:20 am)
www.adsitco.com It has all the mercedes parts
#82 of 437 1988 560SL by jhpgh Jul 19, 2001 (12:24 pm)
I drove the above car today. The dealer has most of the service records and the odometer reflects about 58,000 miles. The body has no visible rust and has had some minor body work. It handles very nice but hesitates from a start. What are the possible reasons for the hesitation? The dealer's price is $24,000 but is willing to negotiate. Does this seem like a good price? What else should I check before making an offer? I know I'm asking alot of questions but I'm trying not to make a mistake. Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
#83 of 437 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 19, 2001 (3:44 pm)
I think the car is priced a bit too high for a less than pristine example, and there should be NO hesitation whatsoever. So the dealer needs to drop the price to reflect the cosmetic mishaps and fix the car, then you can talk.   You should remember that Mercedes prices drop DRASTICALLY if the cars are not absolutely spotless.   A perfect '88 560SL can sell from $23K-27K....so less than perfect? Low 20s on down.
#84 of 437 1989 300 TE by samzurc1 Aug 03, 2001 (11:07 pm)
This car is in good condition , Has 110,000 miles for 11,000 obo. Good price or what.
#85 of 437 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 04, 2001 (4:58 am)
It's just retail. You can buy them all day long for that. But it's market rate, so no complaints about the asking price. A "good" price would be under $10K.
#86 of 437 What's a fair asking price? by joanfy Aug 11, 2001 (9:05 pm)
Hi Mr. Shiftright,   Been reading through the bulletin board postings and noticed that you have an affinity for the 560SL. I happen to own an '89 and am in the process of selling it. Getting lots of calls, but nothing serious. It's in excellent condition both mechanically and cosmetically, but has 150K miles. Valve guide seals were repaired at 120K. I love the car and hate to sell it, but I'm a family of 4 now and it's very impractical. Could hang onto it as a classic, but it wouldn't get driven much. Can you give me some advice on a fair asking price? I know you suggest a deep discount once the car has reached 150K. Just how deep?   joanfy
#87 of 437 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 12, 2001 (9:40 am)
I like the 560SL as the best of the V8 SLs, but it's not really my ALL-TIMEfavorite SL.   But that's not your problem! YOUR problem is selling your car.   Yes, high mileage is a discouragement to buyers, there is no doubt about it. Maybe if you gave me an idea of what you have been asking, I could suggest some negotiated price.   Also a factor is the car's cosmetic appearance (more important than how it runs, sad to say but true) and also your maintenance records---these are additional factors that will determine price.   So give me some more info and maybe we can come up with a strategy. Also, what is your approximate geographic location? (If you are in a climate with a "long thermometer", these cars are harder to sell at summer's end.
#88 of 437 Baby's here, let's sell this car by joanfy Aug 27, 2001 (9:47 pm)
Hey Shiftright,   Haven't logged in for awhile 'cuz I was having a baby instead. Now that he's here, I'd love to get my garage back. It's tough loading and unloading the kids on a hill.   So, if cosmetics have anything to do with it, I should have no problem unloading this 560SL. No door dings, no dents, no tears in the leather, new rag top, no rust, a little paint touch up on the hood. It's excellent, excellent, excellent!! Retail blue book is $20K and wholesale is $12K. We've been asking $17K, but would be happy with $15K. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, so the weather should hold out for another couple of months.   I'm getting lots of calls, but no lookers. Look forward to your reply.
#89 of 437 Partial records by joanfy Aug 27, 2001 (9:49 pm)
I also have all maintenence records for the past 7 years. I don't have the records from the previous owner.
#90 of 437 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 28, 2001 (8:23 am)
joanfy, you should contact the poster of response #81...seems like an active looker.   You should be able to sell for $15K. I have some ideas...e-mail and I'll send you a list of people to contact and cheap places to advertise.

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