1974 240 D. 143K miles. Valdosta GA. 6k obo or trade. - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Peter Kraft · #31 05-02-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by stcbenz83

Hey Vdub,
That car looks great in photo's. Wish i hadn't just bought a new car, or i' def. consider buying that as my "Sunday" driver. Looks real nice.

As for the interesting characters on here

I guess it varies STATE TO STATE, but i know when my aunt died and we sold her volvo, all we needed was her death certificite to transfer to title to the new seller. Same with my grandpa's boats and cars. When he died, my grandma just brought the titles up to the DMV and his death certificate, and she was able to change it all into her name. Maybe some people havn't had to deal with someone who's been deceased and title changes

Also for the insurance thing, i dont why a company would make you pay a 30% up charge. To insure my 240, its only 20 bucks a month. Not sure how a "newer, safer" car would cost less as last time i checked,the sheet metal on these things are thicker than any new car.

Dunno why people are trying to give you such a hard time. I figured that you didn't want to sell it locally, because i know for me, i couldn't deal with the fact of seeing someone driving MY CAR down the road and probably not taking good care of it.

Sorry after reading these posts, i had to put my 2 cents in

In GA you might only need a bill of sale to transfer ownership, but most states require a title. I don't know if states cross check these things, but this car is still titled in the previous owners name, even though it's registered to someone else. I'm sure I'll be flamed for this.....

Insurance companies know facts. The facts are that a newer Mercedes with ABS and airbags is going to cost them less in payouts. The fact is that sheel metal on a '74 240D isn't any thicker than the sheet metal on a W126 S-class. The fact is that an airbag is going to lower the medical bills for the person behind it. The fact is that ABS helps people avoid accidents in the first place. There is no way the a '74 240D is in the same ballpark of safety as a newer W123 or W126 model.

vdubspeed · #32 05-02-2008, 06:53 PM

I HAVE THE TITLE IN MY NAME!!!

End of title talk.

cphilip · #33 05-02-2008, 09:12 PM

I have experience with 25 plus Georgia vehicle issues and this is very typical. And all the surrounding states know it. What is actually your title is the Registration slip or card. Thats all Georgia will give them after they get 25 plus. So it's advisable (for your state) to not only get that and have them sign it over, and an Original Bill of Sale. No problems then. I have bought a few old Vespa Scooters over there and run into this myself. The fact the OP has an old title is just a novelty... and perhaps and interesting document to have.

Looks a splendid car to me.

Peter Kraft · #34 05-02-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubspeed

I HAVE THE TITLE IN MY NAME!!!

End of title talk.

That's not what you said before, the car might be registered in your name but it's titled in the previous owners name.

I think eBay is the perfect venue for you to sell such a fine motorcar, and with your charming attitude, people will surely be falling over themselves to bid.

300SDog · #35 05-03-2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter Kraft

Insurance companies know facts. The facts are that a newer Mercedes with ABS and airbags is going to cost them less in payouts. The fact is that sheel metal on a '74 240D isn't any thicker than the sheet metal on a W126 S-class. The fact is that an airbag is going to lower the medical bills for the person behind it. The fact is that ABS helps people avoid accidents in the first place. There is no way the a '74 240D is in the same ballpark of safety as a newer W123 or W126 model.

Ummm, insurance companies base praemium rates largely on vehicle's book value. Aint no way modern Benz is cheaper to insure than '70s model. Heck, insurance for my '79 240D is just $329 per year *without* air bags, abs and safety junk. It actually cost a few dollars more to insure my '80 w116 300SD.

Peter you're full of it, thinkin this '74 240D will cost more to insure than say an '86 300SD.

Valdosta dude, good luck with the sale - it looks to be excellent vehicle and 115/114 cars are hot ticket right now among vintage car fans. Having service records means alot, specially at proving mileage on 5 digit odometer. My only beef with the car is lack of sunroof otherwise I'd bid on it myself.

vdubspeed · #36 05-03-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 300SDog

Peter you're full of it, thinkin this '74 240D will cost more to insure than say an '86 300SD.

Valdosta dude, good luck with the sale - it looks to be excellent vehicle and 115/114 cars are hot ticket right now among vintage car fans. Having service records means alot, specially at proving mileage on 5 digit odometer. My only beef with the car is lack of sunroof otherwise I'd bid on it myself.

Thanks again for the input and saying what I would have like to.

The reason I have the title is simple now...I went down the DMV again, surrendered the original title, paid $18 and now the new GA title is in my name. The only reason I did not title it(just registered it) in my name in the beginning was to maintain it's originality but the DMV just made a few copies of the original for me.

Anyway...I have an interested fellow out of Atlanta right now so I'm holding off on ebay.

Thanks to the people who have added good input. To the other tire kickers...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't respond.

Thanks,

Jason

nhdoc · #37 05-03-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 300SDog

Ummm, insurance companies base praemium rates largely on vehicle's book value. Aint no way modern Benz is cheaper to insure than '70s model. Heck, insurance for my '79 240D is just $329 per year *without* air bags, abs and safety junk. It actually cost a few dollars more to insure my '80 w116 300SD.

Peter you're full of it, thinkin this '74 240D will cost more to insure than say an '86 300SD...

Actually, this is not completely correct. For comprehensive and collision insurance the rates are based upon your vehicle's value, but for liability and medical coverage the rates are based upon the risk of accident or injury and for that the insurance companies do discount for items like ABS and Airbags which are pretty much standard in any car made in the past 10-20 years. So, basically, if you have an older car without the safety features of a modern car you may indeed pay more for liability and medical coverages.

Peter Kraft · #38 05-03-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nhdoc

Actually, this is not completely correct. For comprehensive and collision insurance the rates are based upon your vehicle's value, but for liability and medical coverage the rates are based upon the risk of accident or injury and for that the insurance companies do discount for items like ABS and Airbags which are pretty much standard in any car made in the past 10-20 years. So, basically, if you have an older car without the safety features of a modern car you may indeed pay more for liability and medical coverages.

Exactly, that's why it costs less to insure my Jag XJS cabrio than me ex '84 300CD. The Jag has ABS(10% discount), airbag(20% discount), and anti-theft system(5% discount).

Peter Kraft · #39 05-03-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by vdubspeed

Thanks to the people who have added good input. To the other tire kickers...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't respond.

Thanks,

Jason

cough....curbstoner....cough.....

Peter Kraft · #40 05-03-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 300SDog

Ummm, insurance companies base praemium rates largely on vehicle's book value. Aint no way modern Benz is cheaper to insure than '70s model. Heck, insurance for my '79 240D is just $329 per year *without* air bags, abs and safety junk. It actually cost a few dollars more to insure my '80 w116 300SD.

Peter you're full of it, thinkin this '74 240D will cost more to insure than say an '86 300SD.

Valdosta dude, good luck with the sale - it looks to be excellent vehicle and 115/114 cars are hot ticket right now among vintage car fans. Having service records means alot, specially at proving mileage on 5 digit odometer. My only beef with the car is lack of sunroof otherwise I'd bid on it myself.

Full of it? Ha ha, I write the check to the insurance company, and I know what it costs to insure my current 560SEL and my former 240D, 300CD, 300SD, and 300D.

vdubspeed · #41 05-03-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter Kraft

cough....curbstoner....cough.....

if you want a reaction out of me...you got it.

you're garbage. I'm disgusted by how wrong this thread has gone. I was simply trying to sell an older MB. If my price was high then people should have said something.

I can't believe how many people have had nothing good to say here. Yes it's the internet and yes you have freedom of speech but damn...can't a guy sell a car.

Anyway...I'm done with this forum. I appreciate the few that IM'd me and Rick for test driving it. My father in law and I drove it to the park today and he loved it.

Moderator(s) please delete this thread and my account.

Regards,

Jason

300SDog · #42 05-03-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nhdoc

For comprehensive and collision insurance the rates are based upon your vehicle's value, but for liability and medical coverage the rates are based upon the risk of accident or injury and for that the insurance companies do discount for items like ABS and Airbags which are pretty much standard in any car made in the past 10-20 years. So, basically, if you have an older car without the safety features of a modern car you may indeed pay more for liability and medical coverages.

Yeah but yer leaving out statistics based on # of claims, fender benders and high speed collisions etc. For example, the 240D will have cheaper coverage based on fewer claims filed (at fault) for obvious reasons - the 240D can NOT go fast enough to hit another car.

nhdoc · #43 05-03-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubspeed

if you want a reaction out of me...you got it.

you're garbage. I'm disgusted by how wrong this thread has gone. I was simply trying to sell an older MB. If my price was high then people should have said something.

I can't believe how many people have had nothing good to say here. Yes it's the internet and yes you have freedom of speech but damn...can't a guy sell a car.

Anyway...I'm done with this forum. I appreciate the few that IM'd me and Rick for test driving it. My father in law and I drove it to the park today and he loved it.

Moderator(s) please delete this thread and my account.

Regards,

Jason

If you want to delete the thread, just go back to your original post and choose "edit" and delete it yourself and it will disappear...no need to disturb the mods.