how much is too much - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

parkland629 · #1 02-27-2010, 01:29 PM

85 300d with 84k on it. i'm trying to decide where to draw the line as to how much to pay for it. it is in very good condition with all service records. they are asking close to 9k for it. thoughts?

toomany MBZ · #2 02-27-2010, 01:49 PM

That is at the upper end. But if it has low miles too, if you want it, get it. I paid $10,000 for my CD seven years ago, no complaints.
Okay, yeah, low miles, mine had 83k.

tangofox007 · #3 02-27-2010, 02:03 PM

I paid $9500 for my '82 300D with 43k miles. 18 years ago.

Skid Row Joe · #4 02-27-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by parkland629

85 300d with 84k on it. i'm trying to decide where to draw the line as to how much to pay for it. it is in very good condition with all service records. they are asking close to 9k for it. thoughts?

Unless I can see it in person, listen to it's engine, drive it and take it to a shop for a top down inspection before bidding - I withold offering anything for one.

Do you have pictures on it, and have you assessed it in person yet?

strelnik · #5 02-27-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by parkland629

85 300d with 84k on it. i'm trying to decide where to draw the line as to how much to pay for it. it is in very good condition with all service records. they are asking close to 9k for it. thoughts?

It's still a 25 year old car with little/no rust protection, 25 year paint and many older parts. Remember that too

tbomachines · #6 02-27-2010, 03:15 PM

Without seeing it or knowing anything about it, I'd say its too much. I'd put it around 6-7k

parkland629 · #7 02-27-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

Unless I can see it in person, listen to it's engine, drive it and take it to a shop for a top down inspection before bidding - I withold offering anything for one.

Do you have pictures on it, and have you assessed it in person yet?

i haven't seen it in person yet. it would be a must, before offering. just trying to get a ballpark

toomany MBZ · #8 02-27-2010, 03:39 PM

Looks to be in pretty good shape. Yet it's a sedan, not a coupe or wagon.

Joseph_Conrad · #9 02-27-2010, 03:43 PM

It does look pretty nice. What kind of service records does it have? Is it from the south originally?

Skid Row Joe · #10 02-27-2010, 04:24 PM

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i haven't seen it in person yet. it would be a must, before offering. just trying to get a ballpark

I'd need to see it close up and know a lot more about it. Cars this old need to be seen, felt, smelled, and extensively gone over with a fine tooth comb for any weak points, restorations if any, and of course "rust."

It might be worth a ton of money, or a pittance. Visit with the owner, take notes on whatever he tells you about the car, then compare them for validation - if possible.

The pictures tell relatively nothing about the rest of the car - the exterior pictures especially. No dash, glass, engine compartment, trunk pictures, etc.

parkland629 · #11 02-27-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseph_Conrad

It does look pretty nice. What kind of service records does it have? Is it from the south originally?

not seen the records yet, it's a one owner Pensacola, FL car

parkland629 · #12 02-27-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

I'd need to see it close up and know a lot more about it. Cars this old need to be seen, felt, smelled, and extensively gone over with a fine tooth comb for any weak points, restorations if any, and of course "rust."

For instance; what is the asking price? Without that, you have no idea where the seller is at. It might be worth a ton of money, or a pittance. You need to learn the seller's dollar expectation - first.

The pictures tell relatively nothing about the rest of the car - the exterior pictures especially. No dash, glass engine compartment, trunk pictures, etc.

ive seen and have many more pictures. the asking price is 9k

Skid Row Joe · #13 02-27-2010, 04:34 PM

The armrest surface is showing erosion back to tan-leather color from the blue - my '83 300SD with the identical color blue interior did exactly that after 250K miles, and 13 yrs. The right driver's seat-bolster is showing the same wear too.

It is also possible that exposed surfaces have been affected by sea-salt air in Pensacola. Not necessarily likely - but possible nonetheless.

sd300td · #14 02-27-2010, 04:35 PM

It'd have to be mint condition with FSH for that kind of money IMO. Looks like it could be...but I would expect perfection, including attached glovebox wood trim at the very least. Probably more like a $5-$7K car.

Also realize that if you plan on using it as a daily driver that there is still depreciation to consider.

123Guy · #15 02-27-2010, 09:14 PM

That price might be okay for a CD, but not a sedan. Also, the miles sound way too low, you'll want to see records all the way back to track the mileage. Usually cars that old, with mileage that low haven't been driven enough to keep a diesel happy.