After all my efforts to sell my car for a hig price, I had a gentleman come over tonight to look at my car. He coincidently was from Europe and knew about my car and took it for a 2 mile drive. Without any emotion, he pulled out $14,000 cash and asked if I would mind dropping the car off at his place tonight. I do not know what came over me, but I told him that it was no longer for sale. I thought long and hard about this and here is why I decided not to sell her. I only wanted to get a bigger car for the baby stuff, but when I go out the whole family goes out together in the truck. I started to think about how long it took me to locate this car (6 months) and how much I love the car. The only reason I wanted to get rid of her was for more room. My friend thinks I am crazy, but I absolutely love this car.
What do you think??

well, how much were you asking for it?

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2000 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4
2006 Mazda Tribute
1983 Black 300 D (donated to charity)
1993 Teal 300 D (160K) Sold
"I love the smell of burnt diesel fuel in the morning, it smells like ....VICTORY"

Semper Fidelis
USMC 1973-1976

$15,500 then $14,000

its hard to get rid of a car you love.

I loved all my cars, but they were not gotten rid of on purpose by me. The GMC Jimmy I had, the engine broke, and ended up having it replaced, then the tranny went a few thousand miles later, so I just had the car towed away.

My MGB was a great car, and I only got rid of it because I was in an accident, and the insurance co payed me out $4500 for the car, when it was only worth $2500 if I tried to sell it.

My Jeep, was sold to my dad so I could get the deposit I needed to buy my benz. It was a good tradeoff, I can still use the jeep if I need to, and I got my car, and I didn't have to sell the jeep, which I actually still really like.

For me, if it ever comes time to sell the benz, I'll just end up keeping it.

I get attached to my cars, and never want to let them go.

Alon

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'92 300CE - Sold
2004 C240 - 744 - C7 Wheels - Android Radio
2002 C320 - 816 - Sport Wagon

I think you made the right decision if you don't need the money right now, that's why he brought cash, he wanted it CHEEP!

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2000 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4
2006 Mazda Tribute
1983 Black 300 D (donated to charity)
1993 Teal 300 D (160K) Sold
"I love the smell of burnt diesel fuel in the morning, it smells like ....VICTORY"

Semper Fidelis
USMC 1973-1976

You've avoided the "blues" that us gear heads deal with when we've let our "baby" go for the most rational reasons:

"Why did I ever get rid of my _______ (fill in the blank with your most beloved set of wheels). That was one of the best cars I ever had ..... they sure don't make em like that anymore".

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1980 Mercedes 240D
1982 Mercedes 300SD
1985 Mercedes 300D
1993 Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel

My battery was going south today so I replaced it. Even after shelling out the money for a new battery, I am glad I still have her.

since purchasing my 1985 300D turbo I have gotten where I really enjoy it for puttering around town and back and forth to work. The 300D is me - slow to accelerate and once up to speed punch the cruise (at around 65 mph). I will continue to drive the E320 on 30+ miles trips on weekends just to keep it working good but I really like the 300D. There is something about it that says "character" and I do not have to worry about the wife wanting to drive it .
Jim
'85 300D - 218k miles
'95 E320 - 103k miles
'97 CRV - 80k miles (wifes car)

now thats a true love story...I have the same feeling about my 380 SEC..after all the headaches it has given me and all the $$ it keeps spending Ive had several offers on the car and I dont even have it up for sale..I refuse to take any offer..I look at them and laugh thinking Im not stupid and your not going to have the best car on the road..*L*

enjoy the Benz and just think about what that (cheap) person is missing.


benzat

1982 380 SEC