Original List Price 1987 560 SEC??? - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum

redwood · 12-06-2006, 09:23 AM

Does anyone out there have an original window sticker for a "1987" 560 SEC. I want to know what the MSRP was and what people have actually paid way back when? I usually save the window stickers when I buy a car but did not buy this one brand new. My guess is around $73-75K?? Thanks in advance...

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Tim-NYC · 12-06-2006, 04:53 PM

For what it's worth, here's a mention from the NY Times re: 1988 prices. There was a similar price-increase story on the 1987 model year, but with no prices cited.

AP
Published: October 29, 1987
LEAD: Mercedes-Benz of North America said it plans to raise prices on its 1988 models between 2.6 percent and 3.4 percent. The lowest-priced model, the 190-E sedan with five-speed manual transmission, will sell for $29,190, and the highest-priced car, the 560-SEC coupe with automatic transmission, will sell for $76,380 on the West Coast and $75,850 on the East Coast.

oallelsefailo · 12-06-2006, 05:13 PM

My dad paid like 95K for the 560SEL.. O.o

rothmans18 · 12-06-2006, 05:45 PM

motor trend mag said a 500sec was 60k US so 70K sounds about right for a 560...either way thank god for depreciation!

**420 SE** · 12-06-2006, 11:00 PM

And over here in Australia............

$215,700!!!! (our $ was sub 0.60 US at the time IIRC)

rothmans18 · 12-06-2006, 11:35 PM

that's still cheap i reckon, in those days $215k got you a nice family home in Sydney, right now the new S classes are about $350k plus (just a guess) that can get you a one bedroom shoe box apartment!

**420 SE** · 12-06-2006, 11:41 PM

Nup, a new S500L is $269,900 (Nov 06 price), of course our $ is much healthier these days.

**Dr.Grillz** · 12-06-2006, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oallelsefailo

My dad paid like 95K for the 560SEL.. O.o

Thats like 20 grand more than MSRP!

MBL87560SEC · 12-07-2006, 06:23 AM

Hi there,

My US Spec 1987 560SEC sold in December, 1987 for $73,765 at Prestige Motors in New Jersey. This figure includes the NJ Sales Tax and license fee. + the $1500 Federal Gas Guzzler Tax...

Here's a copy of the lower right corner of the window sticker for reference,

Cheers & Good Luck, MBL

rothmans18 · 12-07-2006, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 420 SE

Nup, a new S500L is $269,900 (Nov 06 price), of course our $ is much healthier these days.

geez, no wonder everyone's driving around in a s class these days!