Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Diesel Discussion

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #31  
Old 04-22-2016, 04:20 PM
dkr dkr is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 654
That's not a bad idea about finding matching doors at a junkyard.

My W123 came with some rust and body damage from a garage door incident. I was able to replace the trunk lid and sunroof with perfect color matches and it is impossible to tell they came from donor cars.

That would at least cut down your cost for paint and "new" doors although you may be hunting for them for a while.

Dkr.

Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 04-22-2016, 04:23 PM
Zacharias's Avatar
Not so amused
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: West Quebec
Posts: 4,025
Or you could forego matching doors and drop a line to the guy from LA who has clean doors for sale for w123s. He had a listing in the used parts for sale section a few weeks back. User name: upod.

I backed out of a deal with him so the least I can do is give him a shout out.

He will give you a deal and ships via Greyhound so not expensive.
__________________


Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 04-22-2016, 04:41 PM
junqueyardjim's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana about 30 miles north of downtown Indianapolis
Posts: 2,623
Maybe you (the owner) settled to easy with the Insurance Co. Who was at fault in the accident. If it was the other guys fault I would tell the Insurance Company to buy one for you of comparable value. I can't believe one would settle at a little over $200.00 and keep the car. Tell them to get real.
__________________
Junqueyardjim
Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. C.S. Lewis



1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 04-22-2016, 04:58 PM
'84 300D Owner
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 211
Quote:
Originally Posted by junqueyardjim View Post
Maybe you (the owner) settled to easy with the Insurance Co. Who was at fault in the accident. If it was the other guys fault I would tell the Insurance Company to buy one for you of comparable value. I can't believe one would settle at a little over $200.00 and keep the car. Tell them to get real.
I received ACV for the vehicle as determined by USAA and their service CCC One Market Valuations. They deducted $225 from the settlement because I chose to retain the vehicle.

$225 is the salvage value, meaning the value of the metal in the vehicle by weight.

My argument is that the vehicle as is is worth well more than $225, as it is a operable vehicle in very good condition for its age, except of course for the obvious damage.

I also understand, however, that true value is only determined when buyer meets seller...
__________________
cbjukraine
'84 300D
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 04-22-2016, 06:22 PM
Skid Row Joe's Avatar
Banned
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: #KeepingAmericaGreat!
Posts: 7,071
Quote:
Originally Posted by cbjukraine View Post
I received ACV for the vehicle as determined by USAA and their service CCC One Market Valuations. They deducted $225 from the settlement because I chose to retain the vehicle.

$225 is the salvage value, meaning the value of the metal in the vehicle by weight.

My argument is that the vehicle as is is worth well more than $225, as it is a operable vehicle in very good condition for its age, except of course for the obvious damage.

I also understand, however, that true value is only determined when buyer meets seller...
Just curious - how much was your ACV check for?

Where (zip code) is this car located?

Last edited by Skid Row Joe; 04-23-2016 at 03:55 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 04-22-2016, 07:21 PM
greazzer's Avatar
dieselfuelinjector.guru
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: 2021 - The Great Florida Count-down
Posts: 6,378
Quote:
Originally Posted by cbjukraine View Post
Come buy it for $1,000.

I would have no hesitation driving this car from Dallas to Columbia...
lol ... I am a reformed horder, in remission. I have a shell or parts car to liquidate as well as around few thousands bucks worth of parts to finally part with. It has taken me over a solid year just to clear out my garage where I can park my current MB project. DO NOT TEMPT ME ...
Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 05-03-2016, 12:07 PM
'84 300D Owner
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 211
vehicle sold.

__________________
cbjukraine
'84 300D
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:56 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page