Originally Posted By: Alfred_B
How much did you end up spending? I'm looking to get a GL450 or GL550 and found a few 2011 models with around 100k miles selling for $18k to $25k
2007 GL320 with 87k was listed at 16, I got it for below 15 delivered. And of course needed the rear shocks and the front suspension work, which wouldve been a very decent bill if it wasnt me doing the work and parts at wholesale, still over 1000 for me plus alignment. The price range on the early diesels is pretty short, Id imagine mine was one of the nicer ones at 16, and one with 220k was going for 9. Avoid the Bluetechs if you consider one. Those newer body styles are a lot nicer inside and out, and with the 550 the car is actually very quick, but very thirsty, my friend averages 13 and he ubers long distance a few nights a month. Fuel economy is a big concern for me, my wife was only pulling down about 14 in the x3, i dont know how since when I drove it I averaged 17 over 5000 miles. Ive gone 220 miles so far to about 1/3 of a tank, and thats about what the x would get to the fuel light. If at all possible, pay a little extra for one with less miles, more records and no bodywork, the 1-2k more will pay off long term if [censored] body work starts to shows it face a few years down the road.
How much did you end up spending? I'm looking to get a GL450 or GL550 and found a few 2011 models with around 100k miles selling for $18k to $25k
2007 GL320 with 87k was listed at 16, I got it for below 15 delivered. And of course needed the rear shocks and the front suspension work, which wouldve been a very decent bill if it wasnt me doing the work and parts at wholesale, still over 1000 for me plus alignment. The price range on the early diesels is pretty short, Id imagine mine was one of the nicer ones at 16, and one with 220k was going for 9. Avoid the Bluetechs if you consider one. Those newer body styles are a lot nicer inside and out, and with the 550 the car is actually very quick, but very thirsty, my friend averages 13 and he ubers long distance a few nights a month. Fuel economy is a big concern for me, my wife was only pulling down about 14 in the x3, i dont know how since when I drove it I averaged 17 over 5000 miles. Ive gone 220 miles so far to about 1/3 of a tank, and thats about what the x would get to the fuel light. If at all possible, pay a little extra for one with less miles, more records and no bodywork, the 1-2k more will pay off long term if [censored] body work starts to shows it face a few years down the road.
