Thanks guys, I'm going to clean it and put it up tonight.

The truth is, I'm driving a 2001 Audi 2.7T 6-speed (270hp) and I just love the damn thing... If I sell this E300, I can always get another in the future.

I don't know from the way you were looking at my SDL I think another W126 may be in your future.

560SEC's are freaken sweet.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Remember, I still have the 500E That doesn't get driven much eitehr, so I'll probably put that up for sale soon as well.

Wow, 500E's fetch quite a chunk of change on ebay.

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1986 190D, 2.5L, 5-speed swap, 180,000 Miles (60K by me).
Jeep CJ-7 with Cummins 4BT/NV4500/AtlastII 4.3.
Grand Wagoneer 4BT project in progress!

As nice as Turbodiesel keeps his cars I wouldn't pay a nickle more than 8K for ANY car with 250K on the clock. Too much of a chance for major issues. Lots of nitwits on Fleabay though, it should do well. Best of luck, RT

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When all else fails, vote from the rooftops!
84' Mercedes Benz 300D Anthracite/black, 171K
03' Volkswagen Jetta TDI blue/black, 93K
93' Chevrolet C2500HD ExCab 6.5TD, Two-tone blue, 252K

I agree that with 250K, you may be hard put to get over $10K, but what do I know? I have seen cars go for what I am willing to pay or what I thought they were worth.
Here is a 203K 1997 E300D that went for $7500. It's a non-turbo though. I thought it would go for more!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-E300D-BLACK-97-MERCEDES-E300D-E-CLASS-DIESEL-non-TURBO-NICE-LR-TDi_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6335QQitemZ4603186302QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Damn. From the look of those pics, I'd say that the buyer of that 1997 E300D got a good deal, provided he/she didn't run into undisclosed unpleasant surprises which is what eBay is known for. All it takes to get the sale price for an item on eBay or even at any auction, to be inflated is the presence of two or more parties very interested in it. If Turbodiesel lists his car and gets such an audience, he will get over $10K for it. Otherwise, it may not even get close to $8K. We'll see. I wish him all the best. I remember the auction from which he bought the car very well and the car looked great. All he has to do is present the car well just like Herbert did in the original auction and he should get some interested blood flowing.

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1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 103K miles - garage queen
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, 89K miles - daily driver
2007 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 31K - daily driver

Bid away!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4605736527

I'm really glad I am wrong about the value of the car. It is now $11K with 5 days to go. Go, GO, GO. Now I think it may go to $14K as others have predicted. Good luck.

It seems that if it goes much higher it's likely to be a deadbeat who bids it up. There's one with half as many miles for sale now with a buy it now of $15,490 with leather and heated seats...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-RIMS-HEATED-SEATS-SUN-ROOF-LEATHER-CD-CHANGER-L-K_W0QQitemZ4605405130QQcategoryZ6335QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Who in their right mind would pay more than $11K for one with TWICE the mileage?

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Marty D.

2013 C300 4Matic
1984 BMW 733i
2013 Lincoln MKz

While your question is a very logical one, some people may be more particular about things such as color of the vehicle and pay more for one with the color they desire, even if it does have twice the mileage. Additionally, the fact that one has service records to back it up kind of compensate a bit for the higher miles. Indeed, it would be a tough choice, but for some the additional thousands of dollars for the lower mileage one may be a strain on their wallets they may not want. But still, it would be a very tough choice, especially if you're the winning bidder on the higher mileage one before the lower mileage one crops up! But that's not the case here. The lower mileage one was listed before the higher mileage one. So anyone bidding on the latter clearly decided to go for it over the former.

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1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 103K miles - garage queen
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, 89K miles - daily driver
2007 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 31K - daily driver

My guess is $12,250

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Grey '91 350SDL 214k Dad's car
Beige '81 240D 4 Speed 254k SOLD
Blue '82 300D 225k SOLD
White '95 E300D 46k SOLD
Blue '87 190D 2.5 Turbo 315k SOLD
Brown '80 240D 4 Speed 716k SOLD
Beige '80 300D N/A 119k SOLD
Blue '85 300D Model 186k T-Boned

There is only one serious bidder.

He has decided that he wants the vehicle and he's $6K above the second bidder. He's made the reserve of $11K.

There will be no other bidders.

The final price will be: $11,000.

Hope he's legit.

I wouldn't be so sure. A savy ebay'r would never bid until the last few seconds, unless they are fishing for the reserve price.

$12,551.99

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But what do I know...

1984 300SD 256k

Well the high bidder called me two days ago, wanted to buy it now for what he bid, $11,000.. I told him I'd like a little more to sell it right now. Should I call him back and tell him SOLD! or let it ride out??