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Buy Mercedes Benz Cars Cheap Online

It has become more common for people to try and save money on a quality used vehicle by shopping online. This is true for all makes and models and is ideal for anyone looking to save money on a reliable used Mercedes Benz. There are several different strategies you can use to purchase a Mercedes Benz online but some prove more consistently effective than others. Fundamentally, you have three different options available to you. They are online dealerships, private sellers, an online auto auctions.

3 Ways to Buy a Used Mercedes Benz Online

1. Dealerships

More dealerships are making their inventory available online in order to appeal to a larger potential customer base. Many well even have online only savings opportunities. This is a great way to save money on a used Mercedes Benz compared to what you would pay on site. At the same time, you are still forced to deal with the inherent mark of that the dealership ads to every used vehicle they sell. While an online dealership does provide a unique opportunity to browse through a greater selection, it is rarely the best way to save money.

2. Private Sellers

The second option is to go through a private seller. There are numerous websites and classified ad boards dedicated solely for private sellers to sell their vehicle online. This is a great way for private sellers to get more attention from a larger audience as well as potentially earn more from the sale. Unfortunately, utilizing online classified ads typically give private sellers the opportunity to increase their price because multiple people will likely be interested in their Mercedes Benz. While the opportunity to save money exists it is not a guarantee.

3. Online Auto Auctions

The final option is utilizing an online auto auction website. These websites are ideal to save money on a used Mercedes Benz because the buyer gets an opportunity to browse listings from across the country. As a result, you can target areas which have a surplus of used Mercedes Benz on the secondary market which will decrease prices. This is particularly beneficial if you live in an area with a smaller population because small populations rarely have surpluses of a particular make or model of used vehicle. Plus, a growing number of online auto auction websites partner with nationwide vehicle transport companies to make it easier for you to purchase a car from hundreds of miles away and have it delivered to a nearby affiliated location or even directly to your home.

A Few Examples of Recent Mercedes Benz Online Auto Auction Results

  • 2012 Mercedes Benz S305

A black 2012 Mercedes Benz S305 sedan was recently sold at an online auction at more than a 50% discount. The estimated secondary market value was nearly $82,000 but the winning bidder paid only $31,000. This vehicle had less than 40,000 but did have a few noticeable scratches and other cosmetic damage. The estimated repair amount would have been slightly less than $4,000 but none of the repairs were necessary to make the vehicle road-worthy as it was all cosmetic damage.

  • 2011 Mercedes Benz E350 4M

A great looking all-wheel drive 2011 Mercedes Benz E350 was recently sold at an online auction for $14,500. This white, 4 door sedan had less than 60,000 miles on it and carried an estimated secondary market value of $38,000. There was some noticeable cosmetic damage however it when through a “run and drive” verification which means the car started and drove without any notable issues.

  • 2007 Mercedes Benz CL600

A final example of winning bidders who saved money on a Mercedes Benz by bidding online is a 2007 Mercedes Benz CL600 which recently sold for $12,750. This black coupe was definitely a high mileage vehicle with more than 120,000 miles on the odometer but was still valued at $45,000 before the auction.

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