You get dead beat bidders no matter what you do.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Well, I lowered it just for the heck of it. I had it at $5000 originally. Doesn't change what I will accept for the car. It just has further to go to get there. Some people just like the thrill of bidding when they know what they bid will not reach any reserve.

Deezl, I did 95% of the maintenance myself on the car. Over time I would do more and more myself. Just takes a good manual and some patience. I could take the engine out but would not do any overhauling myself. In Monroe, LA there is Eyre Motor Service. They are very knowledgable and do excellent engine and head work. I do not know of any good independent MB shops I would trust. The dealership in Alexandria has one excellent mechanic that I request whenever I need something done that I cannot do. Nick Cole. I tried the Shreveport dealer but had poor results there.

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1995 S-350
370K + SOLD
1952 220B Cabriolet
39K kilometers + SOLD
1998 E300D
310K +
2012 E350 BlueTec
120K

South,

Thank you for the info.

I agree with you 100% with Nick C. I wish he was an indy, he's a good guy. He knows the older cars well. At one time, he was the only one working on anything pre 90 or so.

Your car is sharp. Good luck with the sale.

Didn't take long for the lowballers to strike

Sixto
87 300D

His number of watchers probably quadrupled too.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

oldsouth,

why not keep that car, drop in a new short block or an OM606? That car is GORGEOUS. If I had the room I'd love to take it off yours hands, but unfortuantely I don't have the room. anywho...

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'99 E300

I re-listed my car with a lower reserve. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200352749405&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AL%3ALCA%3AMOTORS%3A1123&salenotsupported

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1995 S-350
370K + SOLD
1952 220B Cabriolet
39K kilometers + SOLD
1998 E300D
310K +
2012 E350 BlueTec
120K

Anyway that you could benefit from the gov'ts "clunker/gas guzzler tax rebate?" The $4500. tax credit, may be the way to go on this one?

Just an idea...

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SONNY was right...Nobody Cares.
Calogero, from the movie, "A BRONX TALE."

I have heard about that. Did it actually pass.

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1995 S-350
370K + SOLD
1952 220B Cabriolet
39K kilometers + SOLD
1998 E300D
310K +
2012 E350 BlueTec
120K

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought as the seller on e-bay, that you could delete any bidder you chose to?

OldSouth,
Have you tried craigslist yet? It's free, and I'll bet you could move it quickly listing it in Shreveport's craigslist? I dunno, might be worth a try.

Haven't ever tried Craigslist. May look at it.

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1995 S-350
370K + SOLD
1952 220B Cabriolet
39K kilometers + SOLD
1998 E300D
310K +
2012 E350 BlueTec
120K

I think he wants more than $4500 for it.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

A year ago I sold a vintage Honda motorcycle on DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) craigslist, and I had tons of action before a guy came forward with the $3,000.00 cash. It works, especially with the great pics. you've got. Being in Columbia, LA. (I know where it's at) I'd select all the large cities in LA., Little Rock, and Jackson, MS. -and I'll betcha it'll be gone quickly. Just my experience with craigslist as a seller.