Have I over priced my SL500??

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Good news, as I always believed first to see bought. Unfortunately Ian I had to take a reasonable drop in price. The new owner sent round a very thorough mechanic called Oliver from Prestige cars down by the South coast who believed the ASR was not working as it should. This apparently can be very cheap or very expensive, so the new owner had good leverage in his negotiations.
That said the new owner seems a true enthusiast so it's good to see a top car go to a top home.
Cheers for all the advice on this car!!

Ironically my Father just sold his SL65 Bi turbo, and guess what he was persuaded to take in part exchange??? Yep an 89 500 SL. Dont think he wants to keep it so there will be a bargain SL coming soon.
 

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Yes i sent that guy round please drop my commission cheque in the post asap thank you..
 

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Well done. Don't know if you could trust that Oliver character though! *joking - he is an extremely well respected mechanic and honest to a fault - hence why so many people here, myself included, use him*

The SL65 sounds great - there are a few 65's (CL's and SL's) on the market at the moment
 
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Apparently it is in great condition silver with FSH and a recent engine overhaul, but my Dad is a bit mad and wants to have a few bits done before selling so that he is selling it in absolute perfect condition. I know he wants a bargain price for this after I explained these cars arent the easiest to sell, and also I think he was happy with the price he got for his beast! If anyone is interested they can PM me and I can get the details from my father.
 
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Indeed Setanta Oliver was polite - punctual(he travelled from south coast to Surrey) and very thorough - I would recommend him for an inspection all day long.

The SL65 BI TURBO really did sound great!!! It was a Carlsson example and was truely breathtaking - only fault - the chassis simply could not cope with the power!
 

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Hi Anton.
i would be interested in your fathers car.
Let me know how things go....
 

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