[W126 Coupe] 90 560SEC Value

[Dawid Loubser]

Same thing here in South Africa...
A 1990 560SEL would be between R40,000 and R60,000, whereas a 560SEC  
is between R80,000 and R200,000


On 28 Nov 2006, at 8:26 vm., Stuart Corkran wrote:


> In Australia a 1990 560SEL sells for about $8,000-$10,000 and a  

> 1990 560sec would get anywhere from $25,000 to $60,000 depending on  

> condition.

>

> KEEP THE SEC !

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: Bruce Mendel

> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

> Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 5:05 AM

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 90 560SEC Value

>

> Hey now, not so fast! Super low miles sedans are currently worth  

> about 80% of super low mile coupes. That's not too bad. I am a  

> sedan guy myself..nothing like a fast luxurious four door.

>

> But I agree with you that average mile cars, or projecting out 5-10  

> years, the SECs will be worth a lot more than the SELs.

>

> The last >$20K stock SEC I sold was a silver/black 1987 with 37K  

> miles for $21.5K. And that car was so spectacular, so new looking/ 

> feeling in every way that I believe even a mint 50K mile car would  

> not approach it. I probably could have gotten even more for it had  

> people been able to see it before having to buy it (sold via  

> Internet).

>

> Anything else over $20K in last year has had AMG gear on it.

>

> I think you are accurate in your pricing, I said $15K-$20K, but  

> $20K would take a lot of patience and cost a lot in marketing. On  

> ebay, with a decent ad, it'll pull $12K-$13K.

>

> Bruce

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: Axel Wulff

> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

> Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 12:57 PM

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 90 560SEC Value

>

> Why would you trade an SEC for an SEL?

>

> Right now the price difference between the two models is not all  

> that great, but in another 5-10 years the difference will be a  

> multiple.

>

> Nobody cares about old sedans. Coupes and convertibles are what the  

> classic car market is all about.

>

> Enough ranting.

>

> The best time to sell a nice car is in the spring and early summer.  

> That way the buyer will have all summer to enjoy the car before  

> parking it for the winter.

>

> I've rarely seen even mint SECs approach $20K. Not knowing your car  

> I'd say $12k is reasonable and $15k achievable.

>

> Anything north of $20k needs a lot of AMG options and equipment.

>

>

>

>

> Regards,

> Axel J. Wulff

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> From:  "Camran Nassiri" <mbzman560 at hotmail.com>

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> To:  mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

> Subject:  [W126 Coupe] 90 560SEC Value

> Date:  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 09:32:10 -0800

> >I have a 90 560SEC white and saddle interior with 52,325 original

> >miles.  I am the second owner and the car is in perfect showroom

> >condition.  I have a carfax on the car and the miles are correct.

> >It was in So. Cal up to 45,000 miles and that's when I bought it.

> >It is all stock, never been in an accident and everything works.

> >The body is absolutely in perfect condition, A/C and everything else

> >works and has no leaks.  It's always been stored in the winters in

> >heated garage and never driven in snow.  I am interested in getting

> >a fairly low mileage 560SEL.  What should I ask for my 560 and when

> >is the best time to sell it?  I have a figure in mind but I am not

> >sure if it's realistic.  Can someone give me an idea?

> >Camran

> >90 560SEC

> >80 240D

> >

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