Good deal on '97 SC400 w/10k miles?
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Good deal on '97 SC400 w/10k miles?
First time posting on the forum.
I recently found a 1997 SC400 with 10,800 miles at a local Mercedes dealer. 1 owner, perfect condition, Green w/ tan leather.
Dealer wants $21,500. Is this a fair price?
Thanks for the input,
Dean (future SC owner)
I recently found a 1997 SC400 with 10,800 miles at a local Mercedes dealer. 1 owner, perfect condition, Green w/ tan leather.
Dealer wants $21,500. Is this a fair price?
Thanks for the input,
Dean (future SC owner)
#2
good deal?
Depends on your view.
$21,500 for a 97 with low low miles sounds geat to me if you're getting a waranty.
I saw a 97 in my local newspaper with 50,000 miles for 19,000. Saw a 98 with 80,000 miles for 18,000. Saw a 97 with over 90,000 mi for $12,500 (I'm looking for another car myself).
If the car looks new, drives new, service history checks out, do it. I would.
Forgot to add... two of these were sc300's. Forgot which.
$21,500 for a 97 with low low miles sounds geat to me if you're getting a waranty.
I saw a 97 in my local newspaper with 50,000 miles for 19,000. Saw a 98 with 80,000 miles for 18,000. Saw a 97 with over 90,000 mi for $12,500 (I'm looking for another car myself).
If the car looks new, drives new, service history checks out, do it. I would.
Forgot to add... two of these were sc300's. Forgot which.
Last edited by Ice350; 04-02-04 at 04:08 PM.
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Thanks for the replies.
Yes, it's really beyond mint condition. One owner, garaged and entirely stock (even the OEM tires). I think that I'll go for it.
By the way, I missed out on a 1992 SC400 with 18k miles on Ebay. It sold for the "Buy It Now" price of $16,500 in less than 24hrs!
With the 1997, I figure I'm getting an overall better deal.
Dean
Yes, it's really beyond mint condition. One owner, garaged and entirely stock (even the OEM tires). I think that I'll go for it.
By the way, I missed out on a 1992 SC400 with 18k miles on Ebay. It sold for the "Buy It Now" price of $16,500 in less than 24hrs!
With the 1997, I figure I'm getting an overall better deal.
Dean
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Re: Good deal on '97 SC400 w/10k miles?
Originally posted by DeanO
First time posting on the forum.
I recently found a 1997 SC400 with 10,800 miles at a local Mercedes dealer. 1 owner, perfect condition, Green w/ tan leather.
Dealer wants $21,500. Is this a fair price?
Thanks for the input,
Dean (future SC owner)
First time posting on the forum.
I recently found a 1997 SC400 with 10,800 miles at a local Mercedes dealer. 1 owner, perfect condition, Green w/ tan leather.
Dealer wants $21,500. Is this a fair price?
Thanks for the input,
Dean (future SC owner)
#12
Well, it's a done deal. $21,000. The 1997 SC400 is being delivered tomorrow.
I can hardly believe it myself. The car is immaculate and actually has 10,600 miles.
One owner, completely original, no damage/paintwork, all records. After searching through Autotrader, Ebay and cars.com, I think that I may have one of the lowest mileage 92-00 SC400 in the country!
It turns out that the original owner was a 60yr man with a sizeable luxury car collection. He apparently died recently and his widow simply traded in 2 of his cars for a new Mercedes at a NJ dealer. This dealer usually wholesales it's traded-n used cars, but this one was so exceptional they decided to sell it along side their other high-end preowned cars (mostly Mercedes).
The price seemed a bit high but where are you going to buy an essentially new SC400 for $21k? I almost went for a 1995 SC400 in St Louis with 50k miles for $16,500. Factor in the service updates needed (i.e. timing belt, tires, fluids...maybe $1500) and the $800 delivery charge to my home state, I paid $2200 more for a car that was 5 years newer and had 40k miles less. When it come to used cars, I always suggested buying the newest, lowest mileage example you can afford. It always pays off better in the end.
Thanks for your replies. Hopefully pics tommow!
Dean
I can hardly believe it myself. The car is immaculate and actually has 10,600 miles.
One owner, completely original, no damage/paintwork, all records. After searching through Autotrader, Ebay and cars.com, I think that I may have one of the lowest mileage 92-00 SC400 in the country!
It turns out that the original owner was a 60yr man with a sizeable luxury car collection. He apparently died recently and his widow simply traded in 2 of his cars for a new Mercedes at a NJ dealer. This dealer usually wholesales it's traded-n used cars, but this one was so exceptional they decided to sell it along side their other high-end preowned cars (mostly Mercedes).
The price seemed a bit high but where are you going to buy an essentially new SC400 for $21k? I almost went for a 1995 SC400 in St Louis with 50k miles for $16,500. Factor in the service updates needed (i.e. timing belt, tires, fluids...maybe $1500) and the $800 delivery charge to my home state, I paid $2200 more for a car that was 5 years newer and had 40k miles less. When it come to used cars, I always suggested buying the newest, lowest mileage example you can afford. It always pays off better in the end.
Thanks for your replies. Hopefully pics tommow!
Dean
#14
10, 800 miles on a car that old shows it hasn't been driven much. There may be moisture / sediment in the fluids from not being warmed up enough. If the dealer has not done so, I would change all of the fluids...engine oil, transmission, differential, brake, and power steering. Also charge the battery fully.