Have to sell 1 --- which one? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

1stimer · #1 02-22-2010, 11:27 PM

Ok. I need to sell one of my cars.

I have a 1984 300SD unknown mileage (~150K). Read about it here.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=256199

I have a 1995 E420 110K miles. Read about it here.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=249348

I have a brand new to me 1982 240D with 79K miles. Read about it here.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=271947

I'll give some more particulars later...gotta put my son to bed.

t walgamuth · #2 02-23-2010, 06:01 AM

The 420 while a magnificent car is fiendishly complex and uses a lot of gas....that would be the one to go for me.

aklim · #3 03-06-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

The 420 while a magnificent car is fiendishly complex and uses a lot of gas....that would be the one to go for me.

So is my 99 E300. I haven't had too many issues with that. AC compressor, starter and turbo were the main issues besides glow plugs seizing in the head.

aklim · #4 03-06-2010, 08:00 AM

IF we lived closer I might pull the trigger on your E420 if it were priced right when I am ready to move. I wonder how much shipping it to WI will be.

junqueyardjim · #5 03-06-2010, 06:39 PM

We mostly all have room for only so many. I think it will easily bring three grand on Ebay though the title will slow it down some. I have one that same color, haven't driven it yet because it had a broken cam shaft but didn't wipe out the engine. Didn't like the color at first, but now have fallen in love with it. Randy, what is your opinion of the color of the rocker panels on that car. Are they a flat black, or are they a brown or gray. My car has been repainted and the rockers are also that color of cream and I want to correct that. Please post your Ebay listing here on the Forum.

The Clk Man · #6 03-06-2010, 07:03 PM

Here's the deal young man, Keep the car the Benz that makes you the happiest no matter what kind of shape it is in.

1stimer · #7 03-07-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by junqueyardjim

Randy, what is your opinion of the color of the rocker panels on that car. Are they a flat black, or are they a brown or gray. My car has been repainted and the rockers are also that color of cream and I want to correct that. Please post your Ebay listing here on the Forum.

I wish I would have seen your question before I drove the car to my Mother's house in Chino today. I remember my old 300D had almost grey colored rockers....I'm pretty sure the ones on this car are black or grey....I'm going to be purchasing a car cover just because of some oak leaves where it is parked now, and will be driving to the car this week. I'll bring my camera and take some more pictures, and look for you.

The car is FS on the classifieds here, but e-bay is going to have to wait until I get the title sent from the DMV.

I will post the auction when I list it, and I am pretty confident it will go for more than 3k, but yes the title will hurt a little. I need to get to the dealer that did the repair work, and see what they can tell me.

POS · #8 02-23-2010, 08:34 AM

Start with what you want out of a daily driver. Me, I like something nice, reliable, and comfortable - but I drive 140 miles a day. So I have Lexus as a daily driver. If it were me, I'd sell the SD first and daily drive the 420E. Fuel mileage isn't important - these cars are already depreciated so you can afford to spend more on fuel; then I'd use the 240D on fun days, something easy to work on, and have fun in when you want decent fuel mileage. Next to go would be the 240D - only because it's worth the most.

pj67coll · #9 02-23-2010, 09:44 AM

Under no circumstances should you sell that 240D. Unless it's to me. Dump the gasser first. The 300SD would be next to go if you really had to. The 240D, never.

- Peter.

Graplr · #10 02-23-2010, 09:49 AM

SELL THE NON-DIESEL!!! Okay, I'm a bit biased. I know nothing about the E420.

mpolli · #11 02-23-2010, 05:44 PM

They are all good for different reasons. The diesel should be worth a good amount to someone who wants to convert it to veggie power. Or maybe a reason for you to keep it and do it yourself. If you have a long commute you would want the nicest one for that.

1stimer · #12 02-23-2010, 07:23 PM

A little more information for those playing at home. My commute is only 5 miles. I don't drive for work..just to and from. I take the occasional trip down to San Diego (100 miles), but nothing else.

The E420 is in almost perfect mechanical condition. It just needs a blower motor regulator, and possibly a blower motor. Other than that....everything is sound mechanically. It is in nice condition cosmetically. The paint has some scratches in it and the bumpers could use a re-spray. I talked to a detailer who thinks he can get the scratches out by color sanding it. I'm in ~6K. Resale = $3000 - $5000. The market seems to have really tanked on the V8's.

The SD has cost me 3K and I still have seat issues which have prevented me from driving it for quite some time. Even with the seats and interior fixed up, I doubt I could get more than $1500 for it. It has faded hood and trunk and a dented front fender and rear panel.

The 240 I'm in 1K, and I think I could get $2500-$4000 for it.

I actually like the 240 the least. I just don't fit in it that great (I'm 6'7"), and it is a HUGE change in performance from the gasser obviously, but it sure is pretty and practical....the around town mileage in the V8 is brutal. I like the SD's, but I sure did lose my patience when I bought it. I'm chasing my money on that one, and I don't like the feeling. The SD is without question....not even close....the most cosmetically challenged of the three, but ice cold ac....new shocks...brakes.....interior.....great seats if I can get them installed. Anyway, maybe this will sway some you. Any more thoughts? What about prices? Do you think I'm around the right ballpark? Not for us cheapskates, but the E-bay buyers? The last problem with selling the 240 is I would feel really guilty about buying it cheap and reselling it so soon. Thanks for participating.

pj67coll · #13 02-24-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stimer

The last problem with selling the 240 is I would feel really guilty about buying it cheap and reselling it so soon. Thanks for participating.

Don't sell it, salve your conscience by giving it to me instead

, after all you stole it to begin with. By the way you know what the biggest problem with the 420 is? The 4 and the 2 are the wrong way around and there's no "D" on the end...

- Peter.

#14 02-23-2010, 08:07 PM

Sell the gasser, obviously.

Joseph_Conrad · #15 02-23-2010, 09:02 PM

Hmm...kinda tough choice based on the info you've given. Maybe you should sell the two you like the least and buy an sd in overall better condition than yours or maybe even an sdl...

View Poll Results: Which one would you sell?
1995 E420	23	56.10%
1984 300SD	6	14.63%
1982 240D	12	29.27%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll