Originally Posted by GTStinger

Not sure about that paint or the valuation though.....

Originally Posted by pawoSD

So the secret to adding 7-8k of value to a 240D is to paint stripes and circles all over it....

Originally Posted by vwnate1

Looks like the misplaced the decimal point ~ a foo-foo can paint job means it's value is $1,200.00 .

Originally Posted by sloride

For 12K it better be one of those MB diesels that last a million miles, runs on any fuel, and gets 40+ MPG.

Originally Posted by barry12345

All the members in California should get right on this contest. It is good, err I mean too far away from my region.

Originally Posted by Desert Panther

"Valued at $12,500", ........by whom?

That's not even a very cool paint job. I mean, if my neighbors 9 year old painted it, I'd be proud of him, but that car's paint job is not exactly what I envisage when I think of a professional artist's efforts. Not by a long shot!

Still, if the car is solid enough, its nothing that a quick trip to the spray booth couldnt fix.

Originally Posted by koooop

Rattle can paint job? Must be last prize in that contest!

I spray painted my car when I was in high school, I didn't know it added a **** ton of value.

Originally Posted by Mike D

Inflated value for tax deduction purpose. Common practice in these types of deals.

I'm wondering if the LOSER of the contest has to take it?