|
|
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Ebay or Autotrader? Or Neither?
Within the next month or so, I'm going to put my 1986 300SDL up for sale. At first, I'm simply going to advertise it in this forum, thinking it to be the most likely place to find people who will appreciate it.
After that, I'm thinking either Ebay or Autotrader. Any thoughts as advantages/disadvantages? It's been a LONG time since I sold a car...just trying to figure out the best method/medium to attract the right kind of buyers. Thanks!
__________________
14 E250 Bluetec 4Matic "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 154k miles 06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 172k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU 91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion 19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi Fourteen other MB's owned and sold 1961 Very Tolerant Wife |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Down here Craigslist see's more activity than either of those sites.
I think a lot of people have lost faith in e-bay with all the crap that happens and is sold on there now. TraderOnline will attract more buyers from all over. But I have found that Craigslist gets a better response in my experience.
__________________
AJ 1985 300D (SOLD) |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Neither......
craigslist
|
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Why did you decide to sell it since you have one of the more desirable models?
Since you are in the rust prone northeast, I would assume it had a rust problem without seeing it first. For that reason, I'd recommend the local Craigslist as the best venue. Potential buyers would be able to see what they are buying. Expect a lot of tire kickers and low-ballers.
__________________
Charles 1983 300D, bought new, 215k+ miles, donated to Purple Hearts veterans charity but I have parts for sale: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=296386 |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
At least here on the west coast, Craigslist car shoppers tend to be bargain hunters looking for something cheap. OTOH, no cost to try. I agree that the forum is the best place to start.
__________________
"Buster" in the '95 Our all-Diesel family 1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car 2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022) Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762 "Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz." -- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970 |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
I agree with that. You would probably get a better car from the here. Or at least one that has been maintained to some extent. There are a lot of cars out there that have "been left out to pasture".
__________________
AJ 1985 300D (SOLD) |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
No rust...my daughter has had in down in VA, in PA before that.
__________________
14 E250 Bluetec 4Matic "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 154k miles 06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 172k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU 91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion 19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi Fourteen other MB's owned and sold 1961 Very Tolerant Wife Last edited by shertex; 07-08-2009 at 06:42 PM. |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
i got my first 300D from AutoTrader. i got my second from this forum. if you want more traffic to your door, list it on all of them and reserve the right, in writing, to end all sales and auctions if it sells locally. i find craigslist to be full of people looking to really haggle down your price. and listing it on a local craigslist means that people who may only be 50 miles away and want your car will never see it. of course, the scum on e-bay will probably win your auction and then tell you they just can't swing that kind of money. whatever you do, good pics and thorough descriptions sell cars, especially on the forum.
__________________
1985 300D - 1984 Euro 280E AMG Clone (SOLD) - 1978 280CE (SOLD) - 1983 300D (SOLD) - 1981 300D (SOLD) |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
If you're going to post it on here, just make sure you have a thorough description with nice big pictures. Any information about the usual problem areas is good to know on here too. The classifieds are known to be scrutinized and highly criticized if they are not up to par with some users' expectations. Beyond here I would go to craigslist and cars.com...ebay is not worth the effort.
BTW I might be interested if you are not asking too much for it.
__________________
TC Current stable: - 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL - 2007 Saturn sky redline - 2004 Explorer...under surgery. Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
I have had really good luck with Craigslist here in the Dallas area.
I usually take lots of pictures, inside and out. I try to pick the best 4 pics for the craigslist add, and give a link to where the rest of the pics are. I try to mention all kinds of specifications and lots of details about the vehicle I am selling. And I add something like "first person to put the cash in my had gets the car" To keep the problems to a minimum.
__________________
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. Jimi Hendrix |
#11
|
||||
|
||||
x10 craigslist - bought both mercedes and sold a nissan p/u, jeep cherokee, and toyota matrix over the last 3 years on CL.
__________________
Current Mercedes 1979 maple yellow 240D 4-speed Gone and fondly remembered: 1980 orient red 240D 4-speed Gone and NOT fondly remembered: 1982 Chna Blue 300TD Other car in the stable: 2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI / 6-speed MT |
#12
|
||||
|
||||
Keep the MB's, dump the two Hondas, I say!
__________________
RRGrassi 70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car 13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete. 91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K 90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K |
#13
|
||||
|
||||
We've bought two from ebay, and three from craigslist....good experiences on all of them....though the guy selling the 300D was a bit strange.
__________________
-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life- '15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800) '17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k) '09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k) '13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k) '01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km) '16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k) |
#14
|
||||
|
||||
I'm a craigslist junkee as well. I have bought 4 Mercedes and sold 4 Mercedes on it in the last year.
Every Mercedes I listed seriously (not a feeler kind of ad with a higher price) sold within 24 hours, all of which at asking price or within $250 of it.
__________________
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!!! |
#15
|
||||
|
||||
Craigslist, free, effective, some flakes, but flakes are everywhere.
__________________
1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12 1982 380SL 1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing 1987 300 D 2005 CDI European Delivery 2006 CDI Handed down to daughter 2007 GL CDI. Wifes |
Bookmarks |
|
|