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tjts1 · #46 05-07-2021, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 83w126

Why scrap it? They are selling for $$$$$$ now compared to what they used to. I would be surprised if you couldn't get at least $2k no matter how rough it is, maybe more.

I had a guy offer $9k for my beater 87 300d 5spd. Not selling.. yet.

cmac2012 · #47 05-08-2021, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 83w126

Why scrap it? They are selling for $$$$$$ now compared to what they used to. I would be surprised if you couldn't get at least $2k no matter how rough it is, maybe more.

That's not a bad thought. Not hard to advertise. I think Craigslist wants $5 for an auto ad now. But that's way minimal an investment to make.

I haven't taken anything big off. I noticed a slow fluid loss on the 300D, took the cap off and whoops, the cap was falling apart. The SDL cap fixed it. Was thinking to take the IP off but that is one gnarly ass job. I took one off a totaled 350SD at Pick n Pull last August. Sold it to my Benz mechanic buddy. He has two 350SD specimens and wanted a spare pump. One of his cars is seriously nice. He wants $9k for it. I've seen the IP pumps advertised for around $1k.

83w126 · #48 05-14-2021, 04:02 PM

I don't think anyone would pay $1k for a used injection pump. I have 3 of them on my shelf and I would be happy to get $200 each. I would definitely try to sell the car if it's still registered and moves under it's own power, they aren't getting any more common.

cmac2012 · #49 05-17-2021, 11:23 AM

More I think of it, I'm sure you're right. Anyone can advertise a price of $1000, doesn't mean they are going to get it.

Unfortunately the car doesn't move under it's own power. I advertised it - no price, just make an offer. The one respondent was a young guy who had just read of mounting said IP on a 606 a couple of weeks ago and was hot to put that in a 90s BMW so he could have a no smog car. Apparently it is possible if you get the right DMV guy. But this kid is a dreamer.

It breaks my heart a little, this car has life left in it but I need the space and time to do the job and looks like I won't have it.

tjts1 · #50 05-17-2021, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cmac2012

More I think of it, I'm sure you're right. Anyone can advertise a price of $1000, doesn't mean they are going to get it.

Unfortunately the car doesn't move under it's own power. I advertised it - no price, just make an offer. The one respondent was a young guy who had just read of mounting said IP on a 606 a couple of weeks ago and was hot to put that in a 90s BMW so he could have a no smog car. Apparently it is possible if you get the right DMV guy. But this kid is a dreamer.

It breaks my heart a little, this car has life left in it but I need the space and time to do the job and looks like I won't have it.

If you have anything above a #14 head, the head + injection pump might be worth more than the car as a whole. Injectors, turbo, injector lines, etc are all sought after. There's another SDL in Gilroy I think asking $600 running supposedly. Tempted to pick it up just for the parts.

cmac2012 · #51 05-18-2021, 12:01 AM

It has a 14 head and it might be cracked. If not that likely a bad head gasket. I'm scrambling to find a solution.