Why the flood of 240D's on E-Bay ? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

kamil · #1 10-21-2004, 02:47 AM

All of the sudden E-bay is flooded with 240D's...... is it cause diesel prices have gone up and it's no longer economical owning one of these ?

Ebay 240Ds

#2 10-21-2004, 03:23 AM

I hope the price of diesel will drop the value of these cars for a short ammount of time, so I can snag me up a few of them...

bill murrow · #3 10-21-2004, 07:36 AM

There are a lot. I normally follow 300td's on ebay but after you mentioned all the 240s, I had to take a peek.

The one in Fla. [yea, I know-a fla. car], with the 4 speed looks the best to me. Mileage seems accurate....The one in Texas-not so sure that mileage can be accurate.

Just my 2 cents.

Cheers,

Bill

#4 10-21-2004, 08:02 AM

Could there be an influx of flood cars?

BrierS · #5 10-21-2004, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by webwench

Could there be an influx of flood cars?

Scary thought and excellent point. As I continue to become familiar with my '87 & '84 I can't help but wonder how many major repairs have escaped reporting . . . clean CarFax on both however

Certainly going to slow me down on making additional purchases.

TomJ · #6 10-21-2004, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by webwench

Could there be an influx of flood cars?

I think you pegged it.

Also, winter is a normal time for diesels to come up for sale.

bill murrow · #7 10-21-2004, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by webwench

Could there be an influx of flood cars?

yes, I think so. But like my Uncle said not ALL of Fla. was flooded. he lives in Orlando.

Cheers,

Bill

kamil · #8 10-21-2004, 01:03 PM

if that florida one was only cheaper....

Rick Miley · #9 10-21-2004, 10:42 AM

I've been watching 240D sales for about 2 years, and don't consider 11 cars for sale at one time to be a flood. That's pretty typical, but there was a period of time this summer when a lower than normal number of cars were coming up. I was shocked a few times to see only 2 or 3 at one time. 10-12 is more normal.

97dieseldriver · #10 10-21-2004, 09:17 PM

FYI re the Fl car: Palm Coast is 30 m north of Daytona Beach. They were spared most of the brunt of the three hurricanes, as opposed to Palm Bay near Melbourne which got hammered. I would not worry about flooding. However Palm Coast is nearer the ocean. I personnally would avoid any car near the ocean. Also Palm Coast is a new development which did not exist not too long ago. I doubt it's an original Florida car.

Good Luck

OhioMercedesBoy · #11 10-21-2004, 09:26 PM

Gah! And a few months too early for my purchase. I have been following it, but I have wierd demands in a 240D. I want an automatic, preferably with a grey or black interior/dashboard. I would like power windows and a sunroof but they are no biggie.
If I found like a green '80+ with the above, I would snatch it up like a hobo on a bagel.
~D.J.~

Hatterasguy · #12 10-21-2004, 10:56 PM

I would stay away from a FL car unless you can prove it has never been underwater. I have been seeing a lot of FL cars for sale. Just like boats the market is now flooded with damaged boats.

Rick Miley · #13 10-22-2004, 09:10 AM

I'd stay away from any Connecticut car unless you can prove it's never been driven in winter. Na na na na nya nya. :p

Hatterasguy · #14 10-22-2004, 09:55 AM

True, but take two late model 99 E300D's one has been under salt water for a day or two because of Ivan and the other has lived in CT since new. Assuming both were dealer maintained which one would you buy?

HerbPhillips · #15 10-22-2004, 10:23 AM

I am about to increase the number of 240D's on ebay by one.

I have a 1980 240D in pastel grey with a black interior. Just turned 140k miles, one owner, garaged for 25 years, original paint, perfect dash, zero rust, all documentation including window sticker and very methodical records.
All original glass, becker radio, unmolested in every way,no undercoat.
The nicest 240D that I have ever owned, looks like it did in about 1981.

I am listing it tomorrow. Bids will start at $19.80