NEWB question

mlala · 05-30-2008

Dear Friends

I am being offered a 2006 SLK 55 with almost all options for $50,600. This is on US east coast.

Is that a good/fair price? Car has 3000 miles and almost all options.

thanks !

Tslick · 05-30-2008

A 2006 with 3000 miles @ 51K with no options sounds great, look it over like a hawk to insure no damage/abuse/(flooding). If it's an MB dealer, make sure it's CPO (certified pre owned) for the extended warranty.

**-1-** · 05-30-2008

"With almost all options"? What's missing? Depends. I've seen some incredible (low) prices on some great SLK in the past several months. Peak vert (convertible) season will work against you, high gas prices (SLK 55 has a "gas guzzler" EPA mileage rating) could work in your favor. $49k or lower would be a moral victory. Give us the complete list of options. Good luck.

**etyu** · 05-31-2008

Can you list the options available on this vehicle? Lighting package (bi-xenon)? Airscarf? COMAND with SAT/NAV? Bluetooth? Ipod integration kit?

Check the brake calipers, the 2006 should still have the large calipers both front (6-pot)and rear (4-pot). Condition of tires (see if this matches the 3000 miles as stated in terms of wear).

I agree with -1- about the $49K but it all depends on what options are included. Ask for an extended warranty to be thrown in if they won't go below $50K.

**alroumi** · 05-31-2008

Welcome to the forum.

mlala · 05-31-2008

Dear Friends
Thank you for the help. It is CPO
Options are

* 6-Disc CD Changer
* Airscarf
* BiXenon
* COMAND
* Harman Kardon Sound System

mtiede · 05-31-2008

Welcome!!!

I wouldn't care about the changer (uses a lot of space), but the others would be must haves on my list.

**etyu** · 05-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlala

Dear Friends
Thank you for the help. It is CPO
Options are

* 6-Disc CD Changer
* Airscarf
* BiXenon
* COMAND
* Harman Kardon Sound System

Tell them you "hate" the 6CD changer as it takes up valuable space and is almost worthless. There is no Nav/SAT, bluetooth or ipod.

Shoot for $49K or get them to throw in Nav/SAT, bluetooth and extended warranty, or any of the above combination. Personally, I prefer to have the Sat/Nav and Bluetooth.

mathdude · 05-31-2008

good hunting.. i imagine dealers are most likely willing to deal (car economy is so-so) so i like to start with a decent lowball price and then see how they counter... you know, something like 48K then try and split the difference.

i like to see the service records too, btw. Sat/Nav is always nice too, but with so many decent Garman products for cheap it's really a personal choice, i suppose. I just use a nuvi360 when i'm out in nowhere land.

good luck!

05-30-2008	#1 (permalink)
mlala SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NEWB question Dear Friends I am being offered a 2006 SLK 55 with almost all options for $50,600. This is on US east coast. Is that a good/fair price? Car has 3000 miles and almost all options. thanks !
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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,167 Country: Thanks: 49 Thanked 43 Times in 31 Posts	"With almost all options"? What's missing? Depends. I've seen some incredible (low) prices on some great SLK in the past several months. Peak vert (convertible) season will work against you, high gas prices (SLK 55 has a "gas guzzler" EPA mileage rating) could work in your favor. $49k or lower would be a moral victory. Give us the complete list of options. Good luck. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *-----------------1-----------------* ---------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- TOP D0WN-URGE 2 DRIVE GOES UP

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 4,910 Country: Thanks: 313 Thanked 206 Times in 106 Posts	Can you list the options available on this vehicle? Lighting package (bi-xenon)? Airscarf? COMAND with SAT/NAV? Bluetooth? Ipod integration kit? Check the brake calipers, the 2006 should still have the large calipers both front (6-pot)and rear (4-pot). Condition of tires (see if this matches the 3000 miles as stated in terms of wear). I agree with -1- about the $49K but it all depends on what options are included. Ask for an extended warranty to be thrown in if they won't go below $50K. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.* EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, HyperWhite license plate lamps ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Scott), bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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05-30-2008	#2 (permalink)
Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,283 Country: Thanks: 53 Thanked 43 Times in 19 Posts	A 2006 with 3000 miles @ 51K with no options sounds great, look it over like a hawk to insure no damage/abuse/(flooding). If it's an MB dealer, make sure it's CPO (certified pre owned) for the extended warranty.

05-31-2008	#6 (permalink)
mlala SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dear Friends Thank you for the help. It is CPO Options are * 6-Disc CD Changer * Airscarf * BiXenon * COMAND * Harman Kardon Sound System

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mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,380 Thanks: 60 Thanked 33 Times in 26 Posts	Welcome!!! I wouldn't care about the changer (uses a lot of space), but the others would be must haves on my list.

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mathdude SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wisconsin Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Lotus Exige S240 Posts: 19 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	good hunting.. i imagine dealers are most likely willing to deal (car economy is so-so) so i like to start with a decent lowball price and then see how they counter... you know, something like 48K then try and split the difference. i like to see the service records too, btw. Sat/Nav is always nice too, but with so many decent Garman products for cheap it's really a personal choice, i suppose. I just use a nuvi360 when i'm out in nowhere land. good luck!

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