Congrats! I think the price was market correct. I paid $15,000 for mine with 33,000 miles a few years ago, owned by an obsessive MBCA owner that kept meticulous records. It was an automatic in white/palomino. Your color is better, and with a few less miles.

I'm sure it went to a good home. Hope he shows up here on occasion!

That's a good question...

My son turned 18 recently, caught wind that I was going to be selling it and is FIERCELY trying to talk me into allowing him to earn the money to buy it from me. As much as it would be nice to keep it in the family, I am torn as to whether an 18 year old should be driving around in such a flashy car...although it is certainly about as safe a car as you can find. UGH...for further discussion!

J.G.

Flashy maybe, but a safe car for your son as a relatively new driver is important. You know its history.
It seems as if it would be well appreciated by him, and keeping it in the family as mentioned sounds like a win-win for all.

I'm sure there would also be much pride in ownership compared to others, so he would likely take care of the car.
It looks like he has a good example to follow.

In 1984 my Dad sold at a reduced price his bought new '77 240D AT/AC pastel grey/blue 175K miles, to my youngest Brother at the time going to LSU in Baton Rouge, LA. My Brother cherished that car for the next 14 years or so, putting another 200K on the car. When a youngster shows interest in an MB diesel, I think it's a sign of raising an intelligent child. I would do what I could to meet my Son halfway on the fair market value of the car. That's what our Dad did.

Certainly keep it in the family if he appreciates it, washes, waxes, vacuums it. It's a great way to teach him about cars, responsibility, and car control. It may be a bit pricey on insurance.

Plus it'll make my "second car" buying decision easier :). <$2000 240D's and 300D's to replace my rust bucket 240D, instead of thinking of selling my Mazda ;).

There is alot of merit to the idea...plus- who am I to discourage him from wanting to work hard to achieve something he really wants. A good life lesson compliments of the old man! Hmmm, I guess the needle is starting to swing in his favor! Who knows...maybe he'll become a second generation member of this forum after all!

J.G.