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Old 06-18-2007, 11:24 PM
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is this a good deal or just a crap old SD

1984, 2 owner car with loads of receipts. has been repainted but quite a decent (older) job (white). car is visually pretty. slightly damaged fender, otherwise dent-free, 254k miles, grey mb tex in decent condition with saggy dr. seat, very little rust yet not completely rustfree,
mechanically ok, the usual oil leaks (turbo-drain into oilpan, oilfilter housing gasket, vacuumpump), brake booster seems to not hold a vacuum or maybe the pump is gone cause it shifts pretty hard too- yet it shuts off prompt, fanclutch broken, becker broken, engine mount or shock is broken, it dances some, wheels nice with 2/3 left on michelins. ac is cold and all windows and sunroof work.
she asks 2000, I got her down to 1500 but still think it's too much.
anyone have an idea, what would this be worth when at least the brakes work, on ebay?

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Old 06-18-2007, 11:47 PM
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If you don't dwell on all those things that are marginal, and fix the dented fender, you should fetch $2K on e-bay if it photographs well.

However, I wouldn't roll the dice in a valiant attempt to make a maximum of $500. You could be left holding the bag if the photos are marginal.

Additionally, without full disclosure, you risk negative feedback with such a vehicle. With full disclosure, you risk a price that might not make $2K.

It's a tough decision..........I wouldn't do it.
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Old 06-19-2007, 08:53 AM
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If you don't dwell on all those things that are marginal, and fix the dented fender, you should fetch $2K on e-bay if it photographs well.

However, I wouldn't roll the dice in a valiant attempt to make a maximum of $500. You could be left holding the bag if the photos are marginal.

Additionally, without full disclosure, you risk negative feedback with such a vehicle. With full disclosure, you risk a price that might not make $2K.

It's a tough decision..........I wouldn't do it.
you are absolutely right. I woke up this morning and thought No Way!!! that's waaay to much problems to make a little money... the 1500 is fair I guess, for someone who is mechanically inclined and wants a benz
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Old 06-19-2007, 09:27 AM
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the 1500 is fair I guess, for someone who is mechanically inclined and wants a benz
I agree. If you want to make a million dollars on these cars, try starting with 2 million. Not that there are not deals out there you can make a few bucks on, this may not be one of them.

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