[nyguy342000]

I am looking at a 2003 sl55 with pano with 40,000 miles. What would be a good price it is in excellent condition? Any major issues with the 2003 year.

 

[okbarnett]

I did that. No major problems. I would say to have a MB dealer do a certified pre owned inspection and see what trouble it has or what it needs. Could save you 1000$ to 20,000$
Or you could just take a chance.

 

[bobterry99]

I would say to have a MB dealer do a certified pre owned inspection...

When you pay for one of these I wonder how thoroughly they inspect. For example, in checking the ABC for leaks do they remove fender liners and under-body panels?

If you have an inspection done I would also request an SDS "Short Test" and tell them you want a print-out of the results. If the car is being sold by a dealer, I believe I would take the car to an independent shop for this.

 

[okbarnett]

the certified preowned inspection, is what they do on a car they take in on trade, and they take the inspection and fix every problem to make the car preowned certified warranteed.
if there is some expensive problem to fix they dont want to sell the car at a MB dealer, they wholesale it at auction.
if the certify it, then its warranteed to 100k mi.
so they know by this inspection everything it needs