CamB 48 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 For what I paid for that ML mate, I can drive it for 6 months and know I'll get what I paid for it. I don't understand this - you are buying it today for the market price (you are the market - not the dude's asking price). Unless you expect the value of all MLs to be static for 6 months, you should expect the price to go down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 It's 'orrible too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 . . . Personally I dont know why you dont buy a run of the mill hilux for the weekend away stuff and towing. And get yourself the car you've always been wanting for everything else. That way you dont have to worry about resale and compromise. Finally some common sense... and you can't kill a Hilux/Surf/Prado Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 A 535d is like 80k + lol I'd prefer a 335d personally, that 330d I drove today was gob smacking. there was a 100 k one on tm for 50 ish...I know what you mean about the 320d and 330d.The little 120d has a very nice shove in the back if you hold down the pedal for a bit and it can rocket out of the corners Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 . . . Personally I dont know why you dont buy a run of the mill hilux for the weekend away stuff and towing. And get yourself the car you've always been wanting for everything else. That way you dont have to worry about resale and compromise. I would agree! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 I don't understand this - you are buying it today for the market price (you are the market - not the dude's asking price). Unless you expect the value of all MLs to be static for 6 months, you should expect the price to go down. Because I'm paying 40k for it, the cheapest one in the south island is 65k and it's done 120km! That's a big difference no one could ignore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt45 1 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) Because I'm paying 40k for it, the cheapest one in the south island is 65k and it's done 120km! That's a big difference no one could ignore. Sounds Good, GL hope the prepurchase comes out clean! Edited January 25, 2011 by Matt45 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) Because I'm paying 40k for it, the cheapest one in the south island is 65k and it's done 120km! That's a big difference no one could ignore. Sorry to say that I have to agree with Cam here. How many of those ML's are selling in the South Island at those prices? If you are buying from the North Island, won't other prospective ML buyers do the same? Not having a dig - but just offering another perspective Edited January 25, 2011 by zenetti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) Sorry to say that I have to agree with Cam here. How many of those ML's are selling in the South Island? And if you are buying from the North Island, won't other prospective ML buyers do the same? Not having a dig - but just offering another perspective The cheapest is an import petrol, IMO you can't compare a diesel to petrol & an import with 143km lolHere's a list of ML's Mercedes Benz SUV/4WD search post 2005 Still a 25k difference though, maybe not six months, my normal 3 months, if I did loose on it it would be minimal, There's few of them around in the south island, it's a location thing, many people can't be bothered with the 2000km trip nor can be bothered with buying something site unseen. It's the cheapest ML by a longshot in the country & providing it checks out as being ok by Coutts Merk it will be in my driveway early next week! Edited January 25, 2011 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 still 'orrible though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 still 'orrible though. LOL yeah but IMO so is an old skool Mazda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 .......It's the cheapest ML by a longshot in the country & providing it checks out as being ok by Coutts Merk it will be in my driveway early next week! Good luck, will be interesting to hear what you think of it. I almost bought one before getting the P car. Quite surprising the cheapest one is $65k, the dealer must be on P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaneg 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 Impulse buy much? I just dropped 6k on my new MTB, even though i have another 2 sitting in the garage, and i am constantly justifying it to myself too.. You seem pretty set on it, hope it goes well and seems like a good deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 I agree with what you said Cam about whatever the buyer pays being market price However I think Clinton did in fact get a bargain at $40k will get his money back (and then some) in 6 months time. The owner obviously needed/wanted a quick sale, hence he let it go for $10k less than initial asking price. As much as I don't like these, that is very good buying at 40k. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 I agree with what you said Cam about whatever the buyer pays being market price However I think Clinton did in fact get a bargain at $40k will get his money back (and then some) in 6 months time. The owner obviously needed/wanted a quick sale, hence he let it go for $10k less than initial asking price. As much as I don't like these, that is very good buying at 40k. Cheers mate, not every car is everyone's cup of tea. Even the dealer was blown away at the price I've paid. When I said 40 he said it must have been a low mileage previous shape. he said there has to be something wrong with it, but we'll see after the inspection on Thursday. The owner said they wanted it gone, they've replaced both directors cars and the vehicle owes them little on the books with devaluation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) Hmmmm! Did anyone checkout that 330d link I posted a few posts ago lastnight? I'm 100% sure they had 56,990 on the 330d silver. It's now 59,990... The reason I question this is because I asked for a price with the car with a factory towball/bar they came back at me this morning with 62500! This post HERE Edited January 25, 2011 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
