Originally Posted by shertex

Here's another good frame of reference. Check out this ad: Mercedes E300D Diesel 1998. From everything I've been able to gather, this is another well-cared for E300. I had several conversations with the guy last year, before I bought my 98, although I haven't actually seen the car. This has been on the Boston CL for a solid year. I think he started up in the $7k range or close to it. The car has sat and sat....the price has dropped and dropped. Now it's listed for $4895. I told him a few months ago I thought the market would bear something in the $4000-4500 range.