To post pictures just scroll down to the bottom, when you're posting something like this. Click on "Manage Attachments" and that will take you to wherever you have your pictures stored. You then pick up to five photos, and then click on "upload." You'll be surprised how easy it is.

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OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Yes, that's exactly the problem here. I've learned that most posters hereon are looking to get into a Mercedes at the absolute bottom level. That is, $2,500 or less. When so much of what you read is related to the gas mileage of a Mercedes, then you know you're not in the right place to sell a car for over $5,000, even though $5,000 is a pittance for a well-preserved Mercedes.

There were a couple of posters who mentioned there is NO market for your car. One of them even mentioned the cost of gas being a factor inhibiting the sale of your vehicle. That's all just BS to me. Perhaps someone should enlighten me, but I don't recall Mercedes vehicles being targeted to buyers concerned with gas mileage. It has usually been a wealthy man's car. I stated "usually" because I don't know about their current line-up. I know they have some lower cost C-Series.

I'm speaking from my own experience with attempting to sell my 1990 300SE hereon. During the last 24 months it has cost me over $14,000 for the car, parts and services. I did nearly all of the work myself. So, I saved thousands right there. Anyway, I haven't even gotten a $5,000 offer for the car. That's just unbelievable. I thought it would have been snapped up right away when I posted it for sale. I was very wrong. It seems $5,000 is a world of money for most to pay in cash. They seem to have a couple of grand to pay up front. Then, they just pay to fix whatever goes wrong as it comes up. They go hunting for parts in junkyards. They'll spend an entire day trying to save a few bucks not putting any value at all on their time. They're not looking for a fine automobile. What you have is a fine automobile. You need to find the right audience of prospective buyers for it.

Good luck.

Hey Bob if you'd like to have some pictures on here send me a PM...I can give you my email address and host them on my Photobucket if you'd like.

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

I think you make a very good point. There are some cars for sale that are frankly just overpriced...if 9/10 similar year/make/condition cars are routinely available for half your asking price that's one thing, but I've learned the hard way about buying "good deal" benzes...that's not all ivebought, and the differenceisnight and day, similarly when you choose to buy OEM replacement parts or cheap aftermarket crap that wears out in 6 months if it works at all. I really don't understand why some people are soooooo cheap. A few thousand dollars in maintenance for a beautiful car that serves you well is nothing compared to its price new factoring inflation in. Likewise it's amazing what a couple thousand dollars difference in purchase price can make, unless you're being ripped off, which sadly does happen sometimes.

I've ended up with too many cars because the prices have gotten stupidly low in the last couple years on average. I think it's just the economy, and anticipate it will turn around sooner or later. But for whatever reason, now is not a good time to sell well-preserved/low-mileage cars.

Price lowered to.....

11995 !

10995? If I can't get this number away she goes into storage for the winter. I will try again next year!

Not sure how you expect to sell it without showing pictures.

Interested in trades? I'm getting closer to finishing my Euro 66 250SE. Paint, 1year, new Bilsteins, new tires, etc, etc
Cheers,
Jean

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from a while ago.

You NEED pictures to get the juices flowing (on any "for sale"). Someone even volunteered to put them up for you.......or learn to do it....it's really easy (once you've done it)

I've been around lots of different cars/trucks for a long time. There's different "honey holes" for different types of cars. Collector cars, muscle cars, "driver" quality old cars & commuters/DDs.

FWIW- I think you should advertise in Hemming's or put it on eBay.

FWIW (pt. 2) Don't stay glued to this site (or CL) because it's free!!!

This site does seem to be more centered on perpetuating the extended use of great old MB cars, in a DIY fashion. It's not lots of glitzy photos, chest pumping and egos (which has it's place).

Just my .02

Yes, yes, pictures sell cars.

For, perhaps, a little reality of what old benz's from the era can be worth in the current market , read this TTAC article:
Rent, Lease, Sell or Keep: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL | The Truth About Cars