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#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.
#91 of 437 Pricing by im_brentwood Sep 03, 2001 (11:42 pm)
89 560SLs are still in VERY strong demand...   Pricing on some would shock you....   That being said, if this car is really in excellent cosmetic shape... It could still do $10-11K at a dealer auction, so Ithink that $15K is realistic if its' ready to go...   (I've seen some VERY low mileage ones do $27-33K at auction (Wholesale).. but then we're talking 30K or less miles and as new. In reality, a 15-20K mile car that basically can't be told from new.   Shocking $$ when you think about it..   Bill
#92 of 437 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 04, 2001 (5:56 am)
It is shocking but when you compare the price to a new SL, it's not quite as bizarre a price structure. Still, the 560SL is the older body style and can't be much differentiated (if at all) from the 450SL, which is a pretty cheap used car. So the idea of paying over $30K for a 12 year old car that looks exactly like a 25 year old $10K used car does make me wonder what people are doing.   The allure of an older Benz with such few miles is irresistable I guess, but personally I think paying a premium for low miles is rather foolish. If you drive the car, the miles go up and the price plummets to the usual $18K-25K range for super sharp 560SLs...if you don't drive the car, what is the point? The V8 SLs are not going to be classics (too many made) so holding on to one for an "investment" is better for a 3 year old than for you, because it's going to be a long, long time for that car to appreciate in value.
#93 of 437 Joan, sell me your car by michml320 Sep 04, 2001 (1:41 pm)
Do you have a pic you can send me? How about one of the car? lol. Seriously, do you have a pic of the car? I'm in Michigan. I am interested.
#94 of 437 560 SL by tony114 Dec 02, 2001 (2:11 pm)
Hi everyone, I'm a new member, and I just purchased a1986 560 Sl, and I am looking for a repair manual. I have looked through Amazon.com, almost all of the on line sources, and cannot find a manual for the 560. Since I'm a gear head from away back, I feel lost without a manual. The only thing I have found that needs attention on this car is the front end, it seems to drift a little at speeds of 25 to 45. At 50 to 75 it seems to hold the road as a MB should. Since this is my first Benz, I would like to know if .1) this is a common problem .2) where can I find a repair manual dedicated to the 560 & .3) is the Biz Ben a reliable source for parts. Oh the car has 103,000 original miles.   Thanks tony114
#95 of 437 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 02, 2001 (3:16 pm)
The dealer has the manual!

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