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Item:1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
LIKE NEW, 50k MILES, BOSE, Xenons, Over 70 Pics!Research 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Ended:Nov 09, 200917:29:37 PST
Bid history:11 bids
Winning bid:US $12,900.00
Payment:
Deposit of US $500.00 within 24 hours of auction close. Full payment required within 7 days of auction close.
Shipping:Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping.
Item Location:Austin, TX, United States

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Item number:130341004302
Item condition:Used
Sells to:Worldwide
This vehicle is eligible for up to $50,000 in Vehicle Purchase Protection
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
Title: LIKE NEW, 50k MILES, BOSE, Xenons, Over 70 Pics!
Mileage: 52,000 miles
Location: Austin, TX
Vehicle Information
VIN: WDBFA67F2WF156890 | See the free Vehicle History Report
Inspection: Order an independent inspection
Warranty: No
Vehicle title: Clear
Condition: Used
For sale by: Dealer
Features
Body type: ConvertibleEngine: 5.0L V8 FIExterior color: Black
Transmission: AutomaticFuel type: GasolineInterior color: Tan
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel DriveDisability equipped: --Certification: --
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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Convertible


1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
VIN: WDBFA67F2WF156890

Condition:
Pre-Owned Clear Title
Mileage:
52,000
Stock No:
F156890
Transmission:
5 Spd Automatic
Engine:
5.0L V8 FI Gasoline
Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Tan
About Motorphilia
MOTORPHILIA: Revolutionizing the way to buy cars. Austin, TX 512-296-7930.

Hello . . .

Thank you for visiting.

My name is Aaron Manley Smith.

I'm the owner of Motorphilia

and when you call or email my store. I'm the one you will be talking with . . .

If you would like to know more about me and get a better idea of who this goofy guy smiling at you really is . . . you're in for a simple task.

I'm a very easy person to find online and an open book, just Google search "Aaron Manley Smith"

Believe me, you'll find a ton about me out there :)

(if you're feeling too lazy to type -- you can just click on this >

)

So . . . what is "Motorphilia"?

It means "car lover" and . . . basically, that's me . . .I love cars . . . I mean, they just excite me . . . and I've had this passion for them since I was just a little kid playing with some Matchbox cars many years ago.

I'm sure I'm not alone here . . . simply put, cars are cool.

But as for dealerships . . . that's something different . . .

I started Motorphilia in 2007 after a spending 5 years with BMW of Austin as a sales manager and the founder of their eBay store . . .

So far, this has been quite an adventure and I'm seeing some exciting changes about to happen in this industry. . . and maybe it's a slight delusion ,but I think we're helping this happen.

My reasons for leaving my esteemed and cozy position with BMW were set in a deep belief I have for making life easier for you (the customer) and also in making this industry one that is honorable and not complicated.

I mean, seriously, when is the term "used car salesman" a compliment to anyone?

As I've matured in my life, I've realized that there are two types of people out there when a change is needing to be made for the better . . . those who just complain and those who get up, strike out, and make it happen -- and take a risk.

So . . . an opportunity came in early 2007 for me and one of my best clients to take over a local Lotus dealership . . . and I had the opportunity to look over their books . . .

Then it struck me . . . almost every dealership wastes money . . . this was a small dealership and they were spending hundreds of thousands in overhead and losing tons of money . . . and they were making huge profits per sale.

The store I was working with was spending millions . . . and it really wasn't needed.

It amazed me how many people HATE car dealers . . . but I can't blame them.

The basic business model of the past just does not act in the customer's best interest, regardless of how emphatic some dealerships marketing say they care -- they really don't.

They are wasting your money in radio and television ads, newspapers, billboards, prime retail locations, magazine and other print, poor and overly complicated website designs, multi million dollar showrooms, ill trained and ineffective sales people and management paid on a system that is all about their interest . . . not yours.

If they cared, they would make the changes that really matter . . . and they don't.

So, I decided to leave this all behind and start Motorphilia . . . it's something different. . . we rely on social media and word of mouth marketing. Our relationships are our assets. We see every dollar we spend as your dollar. I didn't start this company to become rich. I started it to change the way this whole mess of a business works.

This company works with you as your partner in finding the car that is right for you and selling it to you at wholesale pricing anywhere in the United States.

We have access to over 50,000 cars a week at wholesale auction houses across the country and we have shippers lined up throughout this vast network.

This company is a product of my passion to help make your lives better and easier.

The best way to describe Motorphilia is to think of having a friend who can help you get a great deal on a car and who isn't going to pull one over on you . . . that's basically the gist, but on a national scale.

I put everything I own into starting this company and I'm not a rich person . . . I've seen how bad dealerships have made it for many people and I'm doing this so that change can begin.

Our methods to interact with our clients are innovative and different from anything you've experienced before and you don't have to leave the comfort of your home.

Come experience a revolution in the car buying experience.

Come try Motorphilia.

I promise, the way you buy a car is about to change.

Thank you for stopping by.

I look forward to meeting you soon.

Vehicle Overview
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding this listing, thank you.
 
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Motorphilia
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Contact Aaron Smith
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Phone:    512-296-7930
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Vehicle Condition
Service History
52,000 Miles
One Owner
Non-Smoker
All Regular Scheduled Maintenance Performed
Passed Thorough Dealer Inspection
Dealer Maintained
Have Original Manuals
No Known Mechanical Problems
Condition Report
Excellent Interior
Excellent Carpets
Excellent Seats
Excellent Dashboard
Excellent Panels / Headliner
Excellent Exterior
Excellent Original Paint
Excellent Trim Condition
Excellent Glass Condition
No Visible Dents
No Visible Rust
No Known Accidents
No Known Bodywork
Fully Detailed
Looks perfect on the outside with only very minimal signs of road wear. The interior is like new. This is one of the nicest SL's from this era I have ever seen.
Tires & Wheels
Tire Size: 245/45/ZR17
17" Wheels
Spare
Excellent Condition
Features & Options
Ext / Int Color
Black with Tan Interior
Luxury Features
Air Conditioning
Climate Control System
Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control System
Telescoping Steering Wheel
Homelink System
Cruise Control
Tilt Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Heated Seat
Power Equipment
Power Steering
Power Windows
Power Locks
Power Mirrors
Power Driver's Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seat Position
Safety Features
Security System
Keyless Entry
Anti-Lock Brakes
Traction Control System
Driver's Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag
Side Air Bags
Fog Lights
Intermittent Wipers
Dynamic Stability Control
Rear Defogger
Interior
Wood Trim
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Gear Shifter
Audio / Video
Bose System
AM/FM
Anti-Theft
Cassette
CD Changer
10 Speaker System
Separate Tweeters
Subwoofer
Additional Features
Also has Xenon lights. Though it can't be seen, the soft top is in perfect working order and in good condition. There is some yellowing on the plastic, but it's still translucent.
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Terms of Sale Overview
We reserve the right to end this listing at anytime should the vehicle no longer be available for sale. The following terms of sale apply to all of our listings.
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TERMS OF SALE

(revised 04/29/2008)

i. All bids are binding
Only bid if you are intending to purchase this car. Bids from users with negative feedback will be handled with discretion.
All new users must call us prior to bidding.

Important!

Thank you for your interest in this item. Before submitting your bid or offer, please remember that if you are the winning bidder, you will be entering into a legally binding contract to purchase the item from Motorphilia

Before placing your bid, please make sure you understand the following and clarify any questions:
- The vehicle specifics (model, options, etc.)
- The condition of the vehicle
- Terms of sale, including payment, additional dealer fees and shipping/pickup options.

If you cannot contact the seller through email, you can request their contact information and contact them by phone.

Bidding and buying on eBay is easy and fun-but it's also serious business

x. Notice to Bidders
Until the last 12 hours of an auction: If a vehicle is no longer available for sale, we reserve the right to cancel all bids and end an auction early.

Motorphilia does recognize that eBay will not let an auction end early if 12 hours remain and there is a successful bid over reserve -- If there is a successful bid over reserve during this 12 hour period, Motorphilia must allow the auction to run its course and cannot offer this vehicle for sale though any other venue. NO EXCEPTIONS ARE ALLOWED.

xi. Non-Paying Bidder
As the winning bidder, you and Motorphilia are entering into a legally binding contact.
DO NOT BID IF YOU DO NOT INTEND ON COMPLETING THE SALE.

A person will be considered a "Non-Paying Bidder" their deposit is not received within 24 hours and/or if balance of their purchase is not paid in full within 7 business days following the close of auction. Certain exceptions can apply, but must be brought to Aaron Smith's attention before you decide to bid. If a person is a "Non-Paying" bidder, we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle or sell the vehicle to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer. Along with the possibility of negative feedback and account suspension from eBay-- All non-paying bidders will be reported and legal action may be taken.

xii. This vehicle will be sold as equipped

The information on this page is for comparative purposes ONLY. Some options and features listed in this presentation are generated from a VIN decoder embedded in this auction's template and this information is sometimes incorrect. Options listed on this vehicle may vary slightly from the actual vehicle for sale. If a feature cannot be seen in the provided photos, assume it does not exist. If you are looking for a particular option and it cannot be seen in the provided photos, call or e-mail Aaron Smith.

If there are any errors, they are unintentional. This vehicle will be sold as equipped. Aaron Smith and Motorphilia will make NO obligations to ANY of this information. Again, If you have any questions or need to confirm a certain option, call or e-mail Aaron now

Also, unless otherwise noted or pictured, assume all vehicles for sale to have only one key and no books.

If having these things are important to you, please contact Aaron Smith for confirmation before bidding-- they will not be supplied after the point of sale.

COMMUNICATION IS NOT OPTIONAL, IT IS VITAL.

ii. Reserve Price

Reserve Price is private and will not be disclosed. Bids on eBay are considered to be valid offers. If a bidder wishes to end an auction early, please call Aaron Smith at 512-296-7930 for further assistance. If there is a successful bidder over reserve in the last 12 hours of any auction, the auction can not be stopped for any reason or any offer -- the auction MUST run its course and the highest bidder will win -- this is eBay policy.

iii. Payment Methods
NO CAPITAL ONE DRAFTS CAN BE ACCEPTED. Cash (in person), certified check, bank to bank wire transfer, or USD-party financing. All funds must be in US dollars only. Please be sure to have full payment and/or approved financing in place before making your final bid. Call 512-296-7930 for more information.

If you do not already have financing set-up, please call your local bank or credit union -- in all reality, they know you best and will give you the best rates.

 

iv. Shipping
The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. We will assist the buyer with finding a shipping company - call 512-296-7930 for more information. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after leaving our premises. If the vehicle is going to be shipped, full payment must be received before the vehicle is delivered to the shipping company. If you wish to pick the car up personally, this can be arranged -- please call if you have any questions.

vi. Buyer's Inspection
Every effort has been made to accurately and fairly describe this vehicle to you. Motorphilia has tried to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction.
Please be advised that used vehicles will have typical scratches and dings inherent for their year and mechanical parts are subject to fail. Motorphilia welcomes and recommends a buyer's inspection. If you plan to have a buyers inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Buyer is responsible for any inspection charges and fees.

vii. Payment of Balance Due
The buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due (plus applicable fees and taxes) within 7 business days of the close of the auction.
All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle. Additional Fees and taxes are not included. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered

v. Deposit

The successful high bidder will submit a $1,000 non-refundable deposit within 24 hours of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle. This may be done via PayPal.

viii. Warranty
Unless otherwise stated in the vehicle description, this vehicle is being sold "as is". No representations or warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. Manufacturer's warranties may still apply. Extended warranties may be available; please contact us for details.

ix. Successful Bidder
The winning bidder will be contacted via email after the auction closes or he/she must contact Aaron Smith within 24 hours to proceed with payment and delivery arrangements.

Please read our Detailed Terms of Sale before placing your bid.
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 Q: Aaron..Do you offer any Fiancing??
A: Hey, I'm so sorry for the late reply. No I do not offer financing. Thank you for asking!
Nov 09, 2009 
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