Depreciation is unkind

"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11) 03/28/2016 at 23:36 • Filed to: None

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A Maybach for under $54k. I’m sure the original owner loved that revelation.

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Nauraushaun > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/28/2016 at 23:38

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Super-expensive luxury yachts always depreciate super-fast

New, unknown brands always depreciate super-fast

Dead brands always depreciate super-fast

This is the rare perfect storm, the intersection of all 3. Shoulda bought a Roller

Your boy, BJR > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/28/2016 at 23:40

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Ohhhhh my god I've wanted one since they came out. What's basically a trumpified w220 sitting on a W140 platform? Fuck. Yes.

JGrabowMSt > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/28/2016 at 23:46

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I can’t even make this up, I know someone who has a 57S that’s “saving” it because they’re not made any more, and they’ll “go up in value.”

Also, doesn’t have the stock interior....resale value?

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/28/2016 at 23:52

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Imagine replacing even a headlight cluster...

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > JGrabowMSt 03/28/2016 at 23:53

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You should remind them that they don’t make chevettes and neons anymore either.

AM3R shamefully returns > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/28/2016 at 23:55

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I'm sure anyone who could afford to buy this new doesn't really care about appreciation. Still crazy to think about!

not for canada - australian in disguise > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/28/2016 at 23:58

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I know it looks like a tarted up S-Class, which it basically is, but my god do I want one. All that comfort and all those little details for under the price of a K900. Sign me the hell up. Of course, when it breaks you’re absolutely, royally, unequivocally FUCKED.

TheOnelectronic > Nauraushaun 03/29/2016 at 00:27

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Does Maybach count as new, unknown, or dead since they’re still working with Mercedes?

Nauraushaun > TheOnelectronic 03/29/2016 at 00:31

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They came from Mercedes, but so did Lexus and Scion and their value exists independently of the parent.

And yes I think they do count as dead, though they live on as a trim level. I think there’s a lot of stigma of owning a car from a dead brand, even if another vows to take on servicing. Even in this situation.

TheOnelectronic > Nauraushaun 03/29/2016 at 00:33

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I guess they did go from “Maybach” to “Mercedes Maybach” didn’t they.

Steve in Manhattan > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/29/2016 at 00:46

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I have a visceral hatred for these things that I can’t explain, especially the two-toned ones. Maybe if I drove one? Still, the S63 seems the better bet, especially for the driver.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/29/2016 at 00:53

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These things look so dated...

Nauraushaun > TheOnelectronic 03/29/2016 at 01:08

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Yeah. Which opens up the uninformed to say things like “There are no more Maybach dealers, where are you going to get it serviced? How will you find parts? Remember SAAB?”

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/29/2016 at 01:14

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That’s not a Maybach. This is a Maybach

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > JGrabowMSt 03/29/2016 at 02:28

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The interior is the only reason to have Maybach. They’re slow, you can’t hear the engine, they don’t handle, etc.

El-Verde > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/29/2016 at 02:29

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Omg this is an hour away. Who wants to buy my Porsche so I can live this dream?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/29/2016 at 02:34

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Would you like some perspective? Performing every service item that’s due at every 4 year mark costs approximately $10,000 depending on a few things, geography and the shop itself mostly. 3 brake fluid reservoirs. 6 brake calipers. 2 SBC hydraulic brake units. ABC. Bi-turbo V12. Maybach parts prices. Every component stressed more than usual by the insane weight and extra heat.

Svend > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/29/2016 at 04:33

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These are still going for USD$125,000 in the U.K. for a 2004 plate 57 5.5.

I’d still rock one for long journeys to relax in.

JGrabowMSt > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 03/29/2016 at 07:07

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In the guys defense, the leather was redone with black suede. Its a very impressive looking interior, I just know its not going back up in value for quite some time, and its not going to go back high enough to warrant keeping it, in my opinion.

E92M3 > AM3R shamefully returns 03/29/2016 at 07:28

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Probably not. They use the depreciation method, over the standard mileage rate when it comes time to write it off. Majority of these we’re purchased as “business" vehicles.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/29/2016 at 09:35

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You can get those for $80k and up. I’d rather that too.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/29/2016 at 09:37

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Of course it’s dated. It’s 12 years old.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 03/29/2016 at 10:50

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What’s the point of a 57 ? It feels the same as my S600 inside, it looks much worse than my S600 on the outside, and it costs over 3 times as much as my car.