Yep here are the production number's, this is why the CLS holds its value better..

CLS 55 AMG

2006 2765

E 55 AMG

1999 1104
2000 1203
2001 653
2002 997
2003 1318
2004 3218
2005 2214
2006 1187

 

price drop to 85k

 

Well, first you have to remove years 1999-2002 as those are old body styles. This drops the # available by 3,957.

Then compare apples to apples. Chances are someone shopping for a 2006 AMG wants a relatively low mile car. They will also want a car with minimal bugs. This completely drops out the 2003 model and one could argue it also drops out the 2004 model. This leaves us with only 3,401 viable contenders against a 2006 CLS55.

Then one could argue the lower level of utility of the CLS against the E55 and that's before you bring in the superior performance of the E55 (weighs 200# less).

I'm not saying the CLS is a bad car, nor am I trying to hijack the thread. I just don't see why the E55 drops like a rock but the CLS supposedly holds value.

 

Someday...someday. What a beautiful car!

 

Alvin,
Have pics of the SL? Know someone that might be interested.

 

Hey Alvin,

I do love your CLS but its still out of my price range... and I might have to trade my Viper to get it. Maybe in a couple months when the stock market gets better, we can talk more...

In the meantime, gl w/sale!

 

sure no problem. thanks

 

nice price

good luck with the sale

 

Who cares about the CLS and the Porsches - lets see the M3!!!!!

 

I got an email that you replied but its not showing up in the thread here?

Alpine White!!! Car is looking good, how do you like it compared to the rest of your fleet?

 

The E30 M3 is my college dream car.

 

any interior shots?

 

or how bout a straight swap for my mastercraft ???

 

if you were to sell the E30..how much would you want for it? ~$35k?

 

Are you talking to me or the OP?

Thats a lot of money for an E30 M3 - but at the same time you won't find many owners who are willing to sell them

The cars I've seen go for that much are impeccable low-mileage all-original examples, or highly-prepped track cars. Typically you will find them in the $15-$20k range for a worthy example, more depending on the engine or other modifications. Any less than $15k and you will be spending money to make it right.