whatever it is they are really soft for resale. it's about 10-13K back of wholesale book. or even better, use kbb.com and put the info on TRADE value under FAIR ONLY. add about 2K and thats how much you should sell it for. don't be shocked when you see the price. I just wholesaled a 05 c230 Kompresor w/51K miles sport one owner no accidents orig paint for 13000 and put a grand in my pocket.
I need to explain to him why I'd use trade value vs private sale when this is a private sale. Private sale comes up with:
Excellent
$25,485
* Looks new, is in excellent mechanical condition and needs no reconditioning.
* Never had any paint or body work and is free of rust.
* Clean title history and will pass a smog and safety inspection.
* Engine compartment is clean, with no fluid leaks and is free of any wear or visible defects.
* Complete and verifiable service records.
Less than 5% of all used vehicles fall into this category.
Good
$24,185
* Free of any major defects.
* Clean title history, the paints, body, and interior have only minor (if any) blemishes, and there are no major mechanical problems.
* Little or no rust on this vehicle.
* Tires match and have substantial tread wear left.
* A "good" vehicle will need some reconditioning to be sold at retail.
Most consumer owned vehicles fall into this category.
Fair
$22,390
* Some mechanical or cosmetic defects and needs servicing but is still in reasonable running condition.
* Clean title history, the paint, body and/or interior need work performed by a professional.
* Tires may need to be replaced.
* There may be some repairable rust damage.
Basically I need to compile some decent data for him as to why he's pricing his car too high ($25K OBO). I haven't had a chance yet to search on it without the AMG, perhaps after the wife goes to bed.