The guy is smoking something good for $12,500. W140's resale is in the pits thats a $7k-$8k car. I have seen two very mint W140's sell in the past year for under $12k, on had 100k on it and was cherry, the other had 70k on it and was an 8 out of 10 car in all respects.

No offense but knowing you, a W140 would not be a good buy.

I don't care what the blue book says, W140 resale is in the pits. One of the above cars was a 1995 S420 with 100k miles on it. This car was on its second owner, black on black, stamped book from day one. No expense spared perfect car. The currant owner put $3k into the body to remove every little door dent and chip, in all respects this car was flawless. First owner was a 70 year old MBCA member.

He listed the car last fall for $12,500. It sold 10 months later for $10k. As he said no one was interested.

I have seen similer things happen to several W140's in my area, its a buyers market.

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