2017 Mercedes-Benz E63AMG S

The core problem is valuation. The median comparable for this model year sits at $42,000, meaning you're being asked to pay 264% above market. That's not a premium for condition or mileage—it's a fundamental disconnect. Your car sits at 29,000 miles, which is genuinely low, but the market data doesn't support asking prices anywhere near $153,000. Even accounting for exceptional condition, comparable vehicles trade in the $40,000–$50,000 range. The market direction score of -0.5 reflects strong selling pressure, not buying opportunity.

The second issue is what you'll actually own. This is a high-maintenance machine. Plan on $3,500 annually in routine upkeep alone—that's the cost tier for exotic-adjacent vehicles. The asking price already assumes significant depreciation from the original $115,000 MSRP, and the trajectory suggests further value loss ahead.

What works in your favor: no open recalls and a clean safety record. The car itself is mechanically sound. But mechanical soundness doesn't justify the asking price when comparable examples sell for a fraction of what you're being quoted.

Your next move: Request the dealer's comparable sales data justifying this $153,000 ask. If they can't produce recent sales at similar price points, you have your answer. This is a negotiation starting point, not a fair market price.