I'd consider buying your w124 if you were closer. Nice car.

I'd sell the SD - like others have said, drive the 240D and enjoy it's classic style, and cruise in the E420 when you get tired of the older car.

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1984 300D: 275,000 miles (soon to be for sale)

In search of my 1987 300D in anything but white.

I'll buck the trend. I'm a large guy so I know what you are talking about when it comes to the 123 being small. that being said, if you don't like driving the 123, sell it... we are talking about selling the car after all people, not crushing it and making it into soup cans. If the 240 is worth $2500-$4000 its not going to be junked.

I say find the 240 a nice home, and put that money into the 126 as your around town car, and keep the 420 as your fun mobile.

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Nik...if I had bought the 240 from a total stranger, then this is most likely what I would do.

I suppose I could just give her another $500 out of the blue and tell her I got an offer I couldn't refuse for it.

My estimate is more than reasonable after looking at recent e-bay sales on 240's.

Look at this one with 100K MORE miles than mine....same color combo....same car....mine is salvaged title, though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-MERCEDES-BENZ-240D-DIESEL-BEAUTIFUL-LOOK_W0QQitemZ130368404092QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item1e5a8ffa7c

Watching this E420, too----again mine is in comparable condition with fewer miles and a great service history. Nice ones don't come up for sale too often. The W210 E420 from 1997 are always all over e-bay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260559151910&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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1984 300D---Sold
1995 E420 - 106K - Brilliant Silver Metallic/Orion Gray --- Sold
1984 300SD - 151K Manganese Brown Metallic/Mostly Black --- Sold
1982 240D - 79K - Manila Beige/Palomino---Sold

I was unjustly suspended without pay from my job for a week starting Monday. I just found out this afternoon. This turn of events has forced my hand, and made me realize what is important and that is to take care of my 7-year old son. I have also racked up (2) parking tickets to the tune of $90 for parking on the street here in Pasadena. The 240 is for sale. I'll be listing it here for 3K. I will be putting it on E-bay starting Sunday evening if no interest from the forum.

I transfered the title and registration into my name last week, so I guess I will have to go to AAA and have that signed over to the new owner. If any California folks know if this will be a problem, please let me know.

I believe this to be a good deal, and think it will bring at least that much on E-bay, but I would like this car to go to a fellow forum member. I have also not lived with this car for any period of time, and I don't like selling a car without knowing all faults, BUT I have made up my mind on which car to sell. You all know what I paid for the car. I can meet someone in Pasadena anytime next week (CANT go to work)....maybe we could meet at Rusnack Mercedes where the car was serviced and see if we can get some information about it's service history. Perhaps I should have a PPI performed by the dealer???? Do you guys think this should be something I should do as I don't know the car as well as I would like?

Anyway....I will update this thread once more with a link to the FS ad.

My name is Randy. I can be reached at (909)342-8879.

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1984 300D---Sold
1995 E420 - 106K - Brilliant Silver Metallic/Orion Gray --- Sold
1984 300SD - 151K Manganese Brown Metallic/Mostly Black --- Sold
1982 240D - 79K - Manila Beige/Palomino---Sold