giantsteps bid $10,250
giantsteps said:
Ugg. @Brandonpreim I don't use FB.
Let me know if you are going to offer it for sale again @Brandonpreim
NO SALE....
90 seconds....and we'll know!
$13k must be close if not over the reserve.
Thanks @Brandonpreim . I suspected $11k was not going to reach an accord. @mgtotheb will have to lift the bid a bit to wrap it up. I'm out as indicated. It's a lovely car and I hope it sells today. Best of luck hitting the price.
@Mgtotheb, I cannot tell if it has or not....that is why I'm' wondering' if you'll close the sale at $11k. My guess is the reserve is higher than $11k. The seller just sold a pano top for $3.8k so using that asset sale as a baseline, the car is priced at $7.2k with an $11k bid. It would be a steal at that price. Though, in fairness, it does need some interior refurbishing. New perforated leather seat covers will cost $1000 to start and then add in another $500 or so for the speaker covers and other trim pieces. For me, I'd do a full service of all fluids including the trans and replace all of the motor mounts at this age and mileage. I'd also have a review of the suspension rubber since there are no underside photos. All in, I'd probably put $2k into it to get sorted out. You might take a different approach, of course.
Wonder if this will close with reserve not met (RNM)....?
I'm out. Enjoy the purchase, MG, if you exceed the reserve which is now north of $11k I'm going to look for another one with fewer miles on BAT/C&B's. This would be a 6th car and 4th Benz for me. I'm in no rush.
Lots of bid activity today! We're going to see who wants this example pretty quickly. Is there a reserve?
Thanks for the videos. Very useful. Will there be a chance to get photos of the underside of the car? I'd like to see if there are any leaks around the front and rear of the engine. Also the condition of the suspension rubber. Any holes or signifiant corrosion on the exhaust system?
I see from the build specification and photos the car has the Multi Contour Seat Options (option code 404/405). Do the three switches on the side of each seat work correctly?
A few more questions: -Are you the owner or are you representing the owner in the sale? -What repairs are needed ahead knowing you have reviewed the service records at 94k miles? -Seat heaters and other switches fully operational? -I see the vanity mirror lids are both missing. Are there any other missing trim parts missing? Like the triangle rubber seals around the inside side view mirror trim pieces? -Besides the dirt/stains on the lower speaker covers, are there any other non-removable stains on the interior carpets or trunk? -Trunk CD change in working order? -In 2017, why was the glass rear window replaced for $1200? Assuming this was the rear window of the Pano roof? -Is the fabric top original or has it been replaced? If replaced, when? -Keys? How many in working order? Can you please share photos of the keys so I know if the cases/buttons need replacement. Thanks!
Is/was this a smokers car?
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2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
Ugg. @Brandonpreim I don't use FB.2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
Let me know if you are going to offer it for sale again @Brandonpreim2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
NO SALE....2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
90 seconds....and we'll know!2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
$13k must be close if not over the reserve.2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
Thanks @Brandonpreim . I suspected $11k was not going to reach an accord. @mgtotheb will have to lift the bid a bit to wrap it up. I'm out as indicated. It's a lovely car and I hope it sells today. Best of luck hitting the price.2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
@Mgtotheb, I cannot tell if it has or not....that is why I'm' wondering' if you'll close the sale at $11k. My guess is the reserve is higher than $11k. The seller just sold a pano top for $3.8k so using that asset sale as a baseline, the car is priced at $7.2k with an $11k bid. It would be a steal at that price. Though, in fairness, it does need some interior refurbishing. New perforated leather seat covers will cost $1000 to start and then add in another $500 or so for the speaker covers and other trim pieces. For me, I'd do a full service of all fluids including the trans and replace all of the motor mounts at this age and mileage. I'd also have a review of the suspension rubber since there are no underside photos. All in, I'd probably put $2k into it to get sorted out. You might take a different approach, of course.2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
Wonder if this will close with reserve not met (RNM)....?2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
I'm out. Enjoy the purchase, MG, if you exceed the reserve which is now north of $11k I'm going to look for another one with fewer miles on BAT/C&B's. This would be a 6th car and 4th Benz for me. I'm in no rush.2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
Lots of bid activity today! We're going to see who wants this example pretty quickly. Is there a reserve?2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
Thanks for the videos. Very useful. Will there be a chance to get photos of the underside of the car? I'd like to see if there are any leaks around the front and rear of the engine. Also the condition of the suspension rubber. Any holes or signifiant corrosion on the exhaust system?2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
I see from the build specification and photos the car has the Multi Contour Seat Options (option code 404/405). Do the three switches on the side of each seat work correctly?2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
A few more questions: -Are you the owner or are you representing the owner in the sale? -What repairs are needed ahead knowing you have reviewed the service records at 94k miles? -Seat heaters and other switches fully operational? -I see the vanity mirror lids are both missing. Are there any other missing trim parts missing? Like the triangle rubber seals around the inside side view mirror trim pieces? -Besides the dirt/stains on the lower speaker covers, are there any other non-removable stains on the interior carpets or trunk? -Trunk CD change in working order? -In 2017, why was the glass rear window replaced for $1200? Assuming this was the rear window of the Pano roof? -Is the fabric top original or has it been replaced? If replaced, when? -Keys? How many in working order? Can you please share photos of the keys so I know if the cases/buttons need replacement. Thanks!2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport w/Pano Top
giantsteps said:
Is/was this a smokers car?