1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Class

5.0L 8 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Automatic

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NOTE: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS VEHICLE PLEASE KNOW IN ADVANCE THAT I "WILL NOT" BE ACCEPTING ANY LOW BALL OFFERS...SO LET'S JUST SAVE YOUR TIME & MINE BY NOT MAKING SAID OFFERS AS I "WILL NOT" RESPOND! YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE THE OFFERS I HAVE HAD IN THE PAST ON MY VEHICLES...IT IS INSULTING TO SAY THE LEAST. I CAME UP WITH THIS PHRASE THEY (THE CUSTOMER) WANTS TO GET A "DIAMOND FOR DIRT" / SORRY BUT IT JUST DOESN'T WORK THAT WAY, I DON'T CARE IF IT'S FOR SALE ON EBAY OR NOT! I SELL ALL MY VEHICLES WITH THE "BUY IT NOW" PRICE SO THAT THERE IS NO GUESSING...YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CAN BUY IT FOR. THIS IS A "VERY COMPETITIVE BUSINESS" & THEY DON'T GIVE THESE VEHICLES AWAY!, ESPECIALLY THE NICE ONES THAT I TRY TO SELL ON THIS SITE. THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING / AS ALWAYS...ANY GENUINE QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME. SO-CAL AUTOS ONLINE….DISCLAIMER & FACTS (I AM A CALIFORNIA LICENSED USED VEHICLE DEALER) THERE WILL BE A $55.00 DOC. FEE AND A $195.00 AUCTION SERVICE FEE ADDED TO THE WINNING BID AMOUNT,THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS! CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING SALES TAX & LICENSE FEES & IF APPLICABLE, SMOG FEES. (NOTE) ALL OUT OF STATE BUYERS WILL NEED TO HAVE VEHICLE TRANSPORTED BY SHIPPER TO AVOID PAYING CALIFORNIA SALES TAX…YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL DMV OFFICE AS YOU HAVE THE OPTION OF PAYING CALIFORNIA SALES TAX & GETTING CREDIT FOR PAYING THAT, SO YOU DON'T PAY TWICE (THUS ALLOWING YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO PICK UP CAR FROM MY BUSINESS HERE IN CALIFORNIA) NOTE: THERE WILL BE VARIABLES SUCH AS OUR TAX RATE IS 7.75% & YOURS MAY BE LESS SO IT MIGHT NOT MAKE SENSE FOR YOU TO PAY OUR RATE, OR IF YOUR STATE WILL NOT GIVE YOU CREDIT FOR PAYING SALES TAX IN CALIFORNIA. YOU HAVE ANOTHER OPTION WHICH IS TO PICK UP VEHICLE AT (VEGAS)($250.00 EXTRA) OR (PHOENIX)($300.00 EXTRA) AT AIRPORT OR AREA LOCATION . A NICE OPTION IF YOU WISH TO DRIVE YOUR PURCHASE HOME! If you would like a quick shipping quote...message me with your State / County / Zip Code and I can get you a great rate! I work with an online dispatch service that eliminates the Broker & that's where some of your money is saved! ....Also if you have a bike / truck / or car, let me know what you got?. Please keep in mind that I am a car dealer so I can't give you retail money for your trade in (know that in advance) but if your willing to take wholesale value for your trade you will need to inform me of these facts....(1) year (2) Make (3) Model (4) Type (5) Mileage (6) Clean Auto Ck. Report as well as Vehicle must be paid for (You must have Title in hand) (7) Trade in amount $ There's a good chance the trade in won't work for both of us, but you don't know if you don't at least try...so if you are willing to give me this info. I can ck. & see if we might be close or not. I prefer to sell my vehicles without the necessity of a trade in, I'm just leaving the option open just in case.... (You Never Know!) YOU ARE WELCOME TO CONTACT J.J. BEST BANC & CO. AS THEY HAVE FINANCED SOME OF MY CARS IN THE PAST. THEY ARE "VERY FAST" AS THEY STATE! (NOTE: CUSTOMER TO DEAL DIRECTLY WITH THEM RE: FINANCING) Auto Financing :: Auto Refinancing :: Auto Classifieds :: About J.J. Best :: Resources Specialty Auto Financing J. J. BEST BANC & CO., being the largest Automobile Lender of it's type in the country, is recognized by Antique, Classic, Exotic, Muscle, Hot Rod and Sports car enthusiasts and dealers as the leader in the Classic Car automobile finance industry. Offering long terms and low rates, financing is available for most model cars ranging from 1900 to today. With the most knowledgeable staff available, and loan approvals as fast as 5 minutes J. J. BEST BANC & CO. will help you drive the dream. HERE'S THE INFO. FOR THE 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 FIRST OFF IT IS A (2) OWNER SO. CALIFORNIA CAR THAT HAS A GREAT AUTO CHECK HISTORY & HAS A HIGH SCORE WITH NO REPORTED ACCIDENTS OR ISSUES OF ANY KIND. IT HAS A VERY RICH COLOR COMBINATION / DARK AZURE BLUE METALLIC PAINT WITH TAN PARCHMENT LEATHER INTERIOR. THE PAINT APPEARS TO BE ORIG. (I HAVE SEEN NOTHING THAT WOULD DISAGREE WITH THAT FACT) THE PAINT AS WELL AS THE INTERIOR ARE IN "VERY GOOD COND." THERE MAY BE SOME VERY MINOR FLAWS...BUT OVER ALL REAL NICE! (AS PICS. REVEAL) THIS CAR HAS THE 5.0 LITER WITH 315 HP. DOHC 32 VALVE FUEL INJECTION WITH A 5-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AUTO TRANS. THIS CAR COST (MSRP) SEE PIC. OF WINDOW STICKER WHEN NEW AROUND $79,900.00! SO YOU WILL BE LOOKING LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS DRIVING AROUND IN THIS LUXURIOUS GERMAN VEHICLE WHILE SAVING OVER $70,000.00 FROM NEW PRICE! YOU CAN CK. & SEE WHAT I SAY IS FACTUAL. THESE CARS WERE MADE TO LAST & BE VERY SMOOTH RIDING VEHICLES. (RIDES LIKE A CLOUD WITH IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE COMES TO MIND) THE LEATHER THEY USED IS TOP KNOTCH MATERIAL & THE STITCHING LOOKS GREAT! THESE CARS WERE LOADED SO I'M NOT GOING TO DISCLOSE EVERY DETAIL BUT I WILL SAY THAT...IT HAS THE FACTORY STEREO THAT INCLUDES THE CD CHANGER THAT IS MOUNTED IN THE TRUNK ALONG WITH THE 6-SPEAKER BOSE SOUND SYSTEM. IT HAS THE ORIGINAL CHROME M/B WHEELS WITH 225 / 55R16 TIRES (IN GOOD SHAPE). IT HAS THE 10-WAY ELEC. ADJ. SEATS WITH 3-POSITION MEMORY, AND IT IS STATED TO GET (16 CITY MPG & 23 HIGHWAY MPG). THIS CAR IS WHAT I WOULD CALL "REAL SOLID", IT ALWAYS STARTS RIGHT UP & APPEARS TO HAVE NO NOTICEABLE ISSUES AT ALL & IT DOESN'T LEAK A DROP! (THAT I'VE NOTICED) THERE ARE NO FAULT MESSAGES OR LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIKE CK. ENGINE & THE LIKE, THAT'S WHY I ALWAYS TAKE A PIC. OF DASH AREA WITH CAR RUNNING SO YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHINGS IS WORKING AS IT SHOULD. THE CAR RUNS GREAT!, THE ENGINE DOESN'T SMOKE & TRANS WORKS WELL AS DOES THE BRAKES. THE CAR SPEAKS LUXURY & WITH THE DARK BLUE FINISH IT IS "VERY RICH LOOKING" PEOPLE WILL STILL THINK THAT YOU ARE DRIVING AN EXPENSIVE CAR EVEN TODAY! THE CAR IS CALIFORNIA LICENSED & REGISTERED THROUGH JUNE 2012, IT HAS THE KEY FOB THAT WORKS TO LOCK / UNLOCK DOORS, SET ALARM, (ALL FUNCTION PROPERLY) THIS CARS CONDITION MAKE IT A "REAL OR RARE FIND" & I AM SURE THAT WHO EVER PURCHASES IT WILL BE VERY HAPPY! I HAVE DRIVEN THIS CAR AROUND A LITTLE AND EVERYTHING SEEMS TO ME TO BE FUCTIONING QUITE WELL, IT IS VERY ORIGINAL & WAS TAKEN CARE OF (THAT BY IT'S RUNNING COND. & IT'S APPEARANCE IN GENERAL) WILL TESTIFY THAT FACT. PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIME & CHECK OUT THE PICS. & GET A FEEL FOR JUST HOW NICE THIS CAR REALLY IS...AS NICE AS IT LOOKS IN PICS., IT LOOKS EVEN BETTER IN PERSON! THE HARD TOP IS IN NEW CONDITION & THE POWER WORKS GREAT ON THE REMOVAL & UP & DOWN FUNCTIONS OF THE SOFT TOP. IT COMES WITH (SEE PIC.) A HARD TOP STAND WITH WHEELS SO YOU CAN EASILY MOVE THE TOP AROUND YOUR GARAGE WHEN YOU WANT TO STORE IT, IT HAS OWNER'S MANUALS & THE ORIG. WINDOW STICKER. THE AIR CONDITION BLOWS COLD & THE ELECTRIC ROLL BAR WORKS GREAT, AND IT HAS THE SCREEN ATTATCHED. DON'T LET THE MILEAGE SCARE YOU ....THIS CAR LOOKS GREAT! & IT IS SOLID & RUNS BOTH STRONG & SMOOTH! I LOOK AT THIS TYPE OF M/B ALL THE TIME AT THE AUCTIONS & I HAVE TO SAY THEY JUST DON'T LOOK THIS NICE (NOT THE ONES IN THIS AGE CATEGORY AT LEAST). PLEASE BE MINDFUL THAT I HAVE NOT OWNED THESE VEHICLES FOR LONG, SO FOR ME TO KNOW EVERY FAULT OR DETAIL RE: SUCH WOULD BE UNREASONABLE TO THINK. (THIS CAR AS CONDITION OF MY PURCHASING DID PASS A THIRD PARTY POST SALE INSPECTION THAT INC. FRAME & MECHANICAL CHECK). I WILL STATE COND. & FACTS THAT I SEE OR HAVE TRIED PERSONALLY ...I JUST WISH TO BE UP FRONT WITH MY BUYERS SO WE CAN AVOID MISUNDERSTANDINGS AFTER THE PURCHASE HAS BEEN MADE. THANKS,... ( DAVE OF SO-CAL AUTOS ONLINE ) ALL MY CARS ARE SOLD AS - IS AND BEING USED CARS YOU HAVE TO EXPECT SOME ISSUES RELATING TO USED CARS IN GENERAL. THEY MAY HAVE ROAD RASH, CONDITIONS THAT OCCUR WHEN CARS ARE DRIVEN ON OUR FREEWAY SYSTEM IE: STONE CHIPS & THE LIKE. THEY ARE USED SO THERE MAY BE ISSUES THAT ARE NOT KNOWN BY MYSELF THE SELLING DEALER...SO IT WOULD BE IN YOUR BEST INTEREST TO VIEW VEHICLES IN PERSON AND OR CONTACT ME RE: A QUESTION...I MAY OR MAY NOT KNOW THE ANSWER, I WILL TELL YOU THAT'S THE POSSIBILITY RIGHT UP FRONT. WE REQUIRE A $250.00 DEPOSIT WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR WINNING AUCTION VIA PAYPAL, BANKWIRE OR CASH IN PERSON. THE BALANCE MUST BE PAID WITHIN (7) DAYS VIA CASHIERS CK., BANKWIRE, OR CASH IN PERSON. NOTE: “PAYPAL WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FOR THE DEPOSIT “…VEHICLE & TITLE WILL ONLY BE RELEASED ONCE PAYMENT CLEARS OUR BANK. PLEASE DON’T BID ON MY AUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE SERIOUSLY INTERESTED IN PURCHASING VEHICLE…IE: HAVE THE FINANCING IN PLACE ALREADY AS I DO NOT PROVIDE FINANCING. PLEASE HAVE THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO PURCHASE. NOTE: ALL VEHICLE CONDITION WILL BE STATED AS BEST AS WE NOTICE…PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THESE VEHICLES ARE USED AND SO THEY WILL MOST LIKELY HAVE MINOR DINGS & ROAD RASH (CONDITIONS THAT VEHICLES GET FROM THE ACT OF DRIVING ON ROADS & HIGHWAYS). NOTE: ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD AS-IS! IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME & I WILL E-MAIL YOU BACK AN ANSWER ASAP, IF I KNOW THE ANSWER OR NOT. KEEP IN MIND, I AM NOT THE ORIG .OWNER NOR HAVE I MET THE PREVIOUS OWNER. MY KNOWLEDGE WILL MOST LIKELY BE BASED ON VISUAL COND. & ROAD TESTS. NOTE: SOME VEHICLES HAVE BEEN DRIVEN SINCE WE PUT THEM ON EBAY SO MILEAGE CAN VERY SLIGHTLY FROM WHAT AUCTION MILEAGE SHOWS. AS FAR AS SHIPPING IF I CAN HELP IN SOME WAY LET ME KNOW. THIS VEHICLE MAY BE ADVERTISED LOCALLY & SO I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION EARLY AND CANCEL ALL BIDS. SO-CAL AUTOS ONLINE IS A CALIFORNIA USED VEHICLE DEALER Questions: Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have by email. Any questions should be asked prior to bidding. Please do not assume anything. Odometer Readings: Due to demo test drives and mechanical inspections, the mileage of the vehicle may be different than the mileage stated when the vehicle was first listed on eBay. Bidding: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's "User Agreement". Bidder's Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to bid. Bid Retraction: Please read eBay's "Retracting a Bid" policy. Bid retractions should only be made under exceptional circumstances. If a bid retraction is made within the last 12-hour period, SO-CAL AUTOS ONLINE reserves the right to cancel the auction completely. Financing: If you need help with financing, please do not bid unless your financing has been approved. Some banks have year and/or mileage restrictions. It is the buyer's responsibility to be aware of this prior to bidding. Buyer's Inspection: Pre-sale inspections are welcome. All inspections are to be done on site only. Inspections must be done BEFORE bidding, only. Inspection fees if any, are Buyers responsibility. Warranty: This vehicle is being sold strictly "AS-IS" with no warranty or guarantees offered or implied. While we do try and describe the car accurately, it still remains a used vehicle with possible issues that are unknown to the seller. 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 of this vehicle and to bid based upon that judgment. It is agreed by all parties in relation to any transaction involving this vehicle that the proper venue for any legal proceedings will be in conducted in Riverside County, California. Payments: A deposit of $250.00 via Paypal must be paid within 24 hours of the close of the Auction. The remaining balance must be paid within 7 days via Bank Wire, Cashier's Check, Cash in person. However, the vehicle and title will not be released until payment clears our bank. Paypal will only be accepted for the $250 deposit. Taxes and Fees: "Buyer" is responsible not only for knowing their own states' laws regarding taxes and fees, but also remitting the proper taxes, fees, and documents for their state. All sales will be subject to a $55.00 Doc fee and a $195.00 Auction services fee. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. California buyers will also be charged sales tax, smog and registration costs. Title Information: Vehicle titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In some cases there is a delay in receiving the original documents of up to 21 days from the time we pay off a vehicle. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing, there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive. Finalizing Your Purchase: Winning bidder MUST communicate with us by e-mail within 24 hours of the end of the auction to make arrangements to complete the transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy, we reserve the right to re-list this vehicle or sell to another qualified buyer. Before the vehicle is released for shipment to the "Buyer", all sale-related and title-related paperwork must be signed and returned completed to the "Seller". Shipping and Delivery: All shipping charges are the "Buyer's" responsibility. We will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage! Licensed "Carriers" are generally insured for $500,000. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our location. Online Bidders are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle described above. If you do not intend to purchase this item, DO NOT BID! We reserve the right to cancel bids or end auction at anytime for any reason THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO CHECK OUT THIS GREAT CAR... SO-CAL AUTOS ONLINE