PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Have to sell 1 --- which one?

1stimer · #7 02-23-2010, 08:23 PM

A little more information for those playing at home. My commute is only 5 miles. I don't drive for work..just to and from. I take the occasional trip down to San Diego (100 miles), but nothing else.

The E420 is in almost perfect mechanical condition. It just needs a blower motor regulator, and possibly a blower motor. Other than that....everything is sound mechanically. It is in nice condition cosmetically. The paint has some scratches in it and the bumpers could use a re-spray. I talked to a detailer who thinks he can get the scratches out by color sanding it. I'm in ~6K. Resale = $3000 - $5000. The market seems to have really tanked on the V8's.

The SD has cost me 3K and I still have seat issues which have prevented me from driving it for quite some time. Even with the seats and interior fixed up, I doubt I could get more than $1500 for it. It has faded hood and trunk and a dented front fender and rear panel.

The 240 I'm in 1K, and I think I could get $2500-$4000 for it.

I actually like the 240 the least. I just don't fit in it that great (I'm 6'7"), and it is a HUGE change in performance from the gasser obviously, but it sure is pretty and practical....the around town mileage in the V8 is brutal. I like the SD's, but I sure did lose my patience when I bought it. I'm chasing my money on that one, and I don't like the feeling. The SD is without question....not even close....the most cosmetically challenged of the three, but ice cold ac....new shocks...brakes.....interior.....great seats if I can get them installed. Anyway, maybe this will sway some you. Any more thoughts? What about prices? Do you think I'm around the right ballpark? Not for us cheapskates, but the E-bay buyers? The last problem with selling the 240 is I would feel really guilty about buying it cheap and reselling it so soon. Thanks for participating.