1988 Mercedes Benz 560SL Convertible Hard Soft Top Rear Seat CARFAX Rare
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Base Convertible 2-Door
Look at the car in CRM - J2712481988 Mercedes Benz 560SL Convertible Hard New Soft Top Rear Seat CARFAXContact: Dave #215-470-3161sales.europeancars@gmail.comCall Dave 215-470-3161sales.europeancars@gmail.com
| 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL coupe only116,814mi. ExteriorBurgundyInteriorTanEngine5.6L V8 SOHC 16VTransmissionAutomaticBodyCONVERTIBLE 2-DRFuelGasolineVINWDBBA48D9JA076749 |
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We handpick the cars we offer for sale, keeping in mind the vehicles history, current condition and value. We go out of our way to source vehicles from the southern states, such as California, Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Florida, New Mexico, Nevada, South Carolina, Virginia, etc. We believe this really adds to the value of our vehicles and sets us apart of the competition.We DO NOT buy vehicles at salvage auctions, and none of the vehicles in our inventory have salvage titles, TMU titles, etc.
We have a 30,000 sqft facility that offers repair and reconditioning services. Our technicians have extensive experience and knowledge of European makes as well as other unique automobiles. If we need to carry out a repair, we know where to get quality parts for said vehicle and how to properly preform the repair. |
If you are concerned about shipping the vehicle to your home, don't be! It is our pleasure to arrange shipping for your vehicle, to the destination of your choice - completely free of charge to you (other than actual cost of shipping).We ship typically ship over a thousand of vehicles a year, and we are a licensed shipping broker. Unlike a shipping broker though, we do not charge a commission - you pay what it costs, and not a penny more - all of the money spent on shipping goes to the party that will deliver the vehicle. This cuts out the middle man and allows us to ship vehicles at the lowest cost, saving you money. Compare this to the typical $200-$250 surcharge a shipping broker gets on top of what it actually costs to ship a car and it our commitment to our customers becomes clear
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Recent service performed past 1,000 miles
You are looking at a well kept, great looking sporty luxury convertible.The vehicle has been made and assembled entirely in Germany, and consists only of Germany made parts! This convertible has a good sport car feeling to it. Because it's a convertible 5.6LV8 engine, it has nice performance to it. Burgundy exterior color gives the car a certain kind of unique classy appeal. It's a very rare uniqueconvertible. The car comes with a black soft top and color coordinated hard top as well.
Starting in 1985, the Bosch KE Jetronic was fitted. The KE Jetronic system varied from the earlier, all mechanical system by the introduction of a more modern engine management "computer", which controlled idle speed, fuel rate, and air/fuel mixture.
There are no reported manufacturer's defects on this vehicle.
The engine is very strong and provides the power you have come to expect from a Mercedes and runs extra smooth. The transmission has the Mercedes mark on it as well andshifts like on a new car, no skips or slips on shifts.The suspension feels very nimble and comfortable at the same time.
The A/C works well and blows cold air!
As you can judge for yourself from the pictures - the interior is clean while the seats show almost no wear!
All the electrical options appear to be in working order. The engine compartment is clean, and free of any leaks.
This Mercedes is equipped with a climate control system. The power locks, windows all work and are in excellent condition. All the power controls and buttons work a 100%.
The car also comes with VERY nice tires.The tireshave plenty of tread life left.
Now over 25 years old, this car is attracting new owners due to its iconic good looks, simplicity, and vault-like build quality. Total production from 1986 through 1989 came to 37,218 units and prices rose a whopping from $48,200 in 1986's to $64,230 in 1989.
Q:Do you offer financing on your vehicles?
A: We do not offer financing on most of the vehicles we sell, due to the nature of the cars, as most institutions do no offer financing for older vehicles. You can however, in most cases, get financing from credit unions, if you are a member of one. There are also lending institutions that specialize in older unique vehicles - some of the ones we have worked with in the past are: www.lightstream.com, www.jjbest.com
Q:I looked up the KBB private/dealer value for your 1992 Jaguar XJS with 29k miles on it and it only comes out at $4,500, how come your asking price is so much higher?
A: KBB, Edmunds and similar resources provide calculated market value information that is based on data supplied to them from state resources, such as the DMV and Tax Office. They then have formulas to account for possible options on vehicles (which is why sometimes an option of premium sound system can increase their calculation by $300 on a vehicle that is only worth $3400). In general most older vehicles that are sold on the market are sold with high miles, in less than ideal condition. Many of these are sold privately with a declared value less than actual sale price. So while KBB and other resources work pretty well on vehicles 10 year old and newer with average miles, they would not work for the example above and in similar situations, even for newer vehicles. a 1992 Jaguar XJS in average condition with 240,000 miles (the average mileage of a vehicle that old) might be worth 3,200 KBB has no DATA know the value of same vehicle in pristine condition with very low mileage on it - the actual market value of this vehicle is around $14,000 give or take depending on condition, color combination, etc. And of course similar car with even less miles on it - lets say just 15,000 miles is probably worth $20,000 or more
Q:I am interested in the 2001 BMW 740, have you personally driven it? Have you had it checked?
A: Unlike most dealers, we don't just flip cars for high turn over. We invest time and money into every vehicle we sell, starting with getting good solid cars to begin with! Every vehicle we get, goes through an inspection process in our service facility. We will check the vehicle over and address the problems on the car. Some of the things we check are - brakes, suspension, road noise and vibration, engine operation, transmission operation, cooling and lubrication system, steering and alignment, presence of significant leaks(not moist oil spots that accumulated over the past 5 years) soft top operation and more. This DOES NOT however means we will fix every wear and tear item on the car - for example, if the vehicles brakes are at 45% and preform fine, we would not touch them, if they are at 35% but exhibit noise or shudder, we would address the issue, if they are at 15% we would replace them because they are low enough to warranty the replacement (to put that in context, brake pads fail PA safety inspection at 2/32" or 1.5mm, typical new pad thickness is 12mm or around 16/32). We also extensively test drive our vehicles. However, it is impossible for our salespeople to personally test drive ever vehicle - that's why we employ qualified mechanics that do. Further, the fact that we test and repair problems on the vehicles we sell should not be misconstrued as a warranty of any kind - we do our best to repair any problems the vehicle might have, however these are used vehicles, and it is up to you, the buyer, to satisfy yourself as to the actual condition of the vehicle. The final burden of buyer diligence is on you, and we will do our best to assist you in any way we can.
Q:I just love the classic 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer that you have to sale, can you tell me its previous history and where did you get this car?
A: While our sales people/staff will love to tell you everything they know about a particular car, they often simply might not have the answers you are looking for. Most often, our vehicles are sourced from new-car dealers trade ins. We work with dealers all over the US and have a first hand pick at some of the vehicles that interest us. This often comes at a premium, but we cannot afford to pass on the clean cars our customers expect us to deliver. We also source our vehicles from other wholesale sources and some of them get traded in to us for a vehicle we sold. Our sales people are not related to the vehicle acquirement process so sometimes they might not have an answer - that doesn't mean you can't ask - they will let you know everything they know about the vehicle!
Q:I want to stop by and check out that green 2006 Range Rover that you got, sometime this week.
A: We welcome inspections of any kind, however, please keep the following in mind - we have 2 facilities in different locations. Vehicles get moved into and out of storage. You will need to set up an exact time and date to view a vehicle - the vehicle would need to be pulled out and your test drive coordinated with a sales person. If you are planing on looking at a vehicle several days or more out, we strongly recommend you leave a deposit for us to hold the car - that way you wont be making plans that you would need to cancel in case the vehicle is sold. We DO NOT hold vehicles without a deposit.
Q:I want to secure a vehicle, and put down a deposit on it - is my deposit refundable?
A: Discussing the terms of your deposit to secure the car is up to you and the sales-person. As a general rule, deposits for cars in the automotive business are NON-REFUNDABLE, since vehicles are not easily stock-able - this specifically applies to used cars. This does not mean however that we would not refund your deposit within good reason. We do not refund deposits where the customer does not show good will to follow up on the purchase - in other words, if you put down a deposit on a vehicle, wait a week, and change your mind because your wife does not like the color of the vehicle, or if you found a vehicle that you like more - don't expect a refund. We think it's fair, because we would never sell a vehicle that we have a deposit for to someone else, and if we are holding a car for you, we are losing customers that would potentially pay more than you did.
Terms, Conditions and General Guidelines concerning our vehiclesBuyer Guidelines
Please realize that though we make our best effort to describe every vehicle accurately, there will be normal wear and tear for the age and mileage on the vehicle - simply due to the fact that these are previously owned vehicles.
We may not have additional keys, all or any sets of books or manuals - Please refer to the pictures posted to judge for yourself. Please, expect little scratches, bug or rock marks, tiny dents or dings, paint and interior wear when purchasing used vehicle. During normal usage of the vehicle on either the highway or city, this wear is unavoidable. Please understand that you are purchasing a previously owned vehicle, which will have wear, so again, please refer to the pictures posted and if possible, make an appointment to inspect the vehicle yourself. Please be certain of your decision to complete the transaction before you place a bid. We welcome all Inspections, phone calls and emailed questions of our inventory.
We do our best to extensively test drive our entire inventory and as a result we sometimes drive vehicles for over 300 miles - with typical test drive mileage of around 20-50mi.Please expect the mileage to be higher than what you see on the odometer picture.
Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A non-refundable $500.00 deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction - Via PayPal at sales.europeancars@gmail.com or via Wire Transfer.
Please note that we try our best to accommodate all of our customers. However, due to the fact that sometimes we sell more than 5 cars a day on eBay it is not always possible for us to arrange pick ups within the next couple of days after purchase. Therefore, please do not buy plane tickets or plan vehicle pick ups prior contacting us, and do not assume you can pick the vehicle the next day. That being said, we will try our very best to work around your schedule, and most likely be able to arrange for pickup whenever its convenient for you.
Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 1995 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing that your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding.
Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate. We also provide courtesy shipping brokerage so do contact us if you need help shipping the car.
If you are not sure about something, please ask! Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Due to the nature of car retail business some vehicles might be sold on our lot while still active on eBay, we reserve the right to negate any transaction if the vehicle is not physically available for sale.
Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay, and negative feedback will be posted.
Payment, Fee & Tax Information
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required for all of our vehicles within 24 hours. Paid via PayPal to sales.europeancars@gmail.com or a bank to bank transfer, otherwise, you could also overnight us a money order/cashiers check. The remainder is due within 7 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise.
As for the remainder of the balance, the accepted methods or payment are - Cash in person, Cashiers/Bank Check, Bank to Bank Transfer and Independent Dealer Loan Check.
A $189 Tag, Title, Registration and documentation fee will be charged of all Out-Of-State buyers. If you are shipping your vehicle and do not require a temporary tag - processing fees are only $95. PA residents will pay tax and other applicable documentation fees that vary from those for Out-Of-State buyers - please contact for details.
Please be sure to contact us at via phone at (215)-470-3161 or email us, should you have any questions or need assistance!
Warranty
Foreword: Please realize that while we will do our very best to assure you get a vehicle that matches what you see in the pictures and read in the description, due to the nature of our business its impossible to never miss an imperfection or have perfect knowledge of every car. We will try our best to accurately tell you as much info as we have about the vehicle but humans make mistakes, so please bear in mind that it is up to you, the buyer, to make sure you are ok with the condition of the vehicle prior to purchasing it. All vehicles are sold AS-IS without warranties of any kind.
AS IS - NO WARRANTY.This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
detailed, high resolution pictures are available below for your viewing pleasure. We make an effort capturing the vehicle in detail from various angles, including panel reflections to assist you in assessing the vehicles condition.0When considering buying from us, its good to know that we are one of the top sellers on eBay Motors, we have been selling on eBay almost since eBay's inception and are a top eBay Motors Managed account! Fewer than 300 eBay motors sellers are eBay managed and we are at the top of that pack!
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We make an effort of testing all the cars we sell by test driving them for up to 300 miles, so that we feel more comfortable selling you the car, and you know you are getting a car that's been actually driven instead of just given a quick look over, so that you can bid with greater confidence. Our vehicles also get checked over by a team of expert mechanics, and we go over the vehicle instead of just a quick look over. Fore more information about what you can expect us to check on the vehicle and for more in-depth information about our process, please read our FAQ section.
Upon auction completion, our title clerk will take care of all the necessary paperwork and make every effort possible to make the transaction go smoothly.
We also can help with shipping as we ship about 50-60 vehicles a month and can provide GUARANTEED shipping rates. section for a detailed quote. We also ship internationally and can help you through the process - please call/email for quote)
We also encourage you to make OFFERS for the car since we WILL end the auction early if the right offer is made.
For more information about us, please visit our website (http://european-cars-ebay.com).
- Condition: Used
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: SL-Class
- Type: Convertible
- Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
- Doors: 2
- Year: 1988
- Mileage: 116,814
- VIN: WDBBA48D9JA076749
- Color: Burgundy
- Engine size: 5.6L V8 SOHC 16V
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Tan
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
