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04-25-2011, 08:00 PM
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1992 300 CE car crash
Just had my son crash the 92 300CE that I have. Insurance company valued the car at $5900. Repairs supposedly are about $5600 and just had the head gasket work and valve job work done. New EZL just put in as well. Many extra parts and new wheels and tires.
Question: Is it worth buying the care back for $1K or do I take the hit and start all over again? Any advise is appreciated.
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Norm K. '97 E420 Sport '06 E350 Sedan '67 Mustang Coupe '70 F-250 '15 VW Jetta 
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04-25-2011, 08:09 PM
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doesnt' sound like too bad of an accident 5600 doesn't go far on those cars.. i am glad to hear your son is ok...or it appears that way.
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1989 300ce 129k ( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone) 1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus 1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k  1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it [/SIGPIC]
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04-25-2011, 09:36 PM
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Post pics of the damage. Was the frame hit at all?
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http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-RESIZED-1.jpg 1991 300E - 212K and rising fast...
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04-25-2011, 11:04 PM
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Unfortunately, I am working out of state and my son did not take pictures. So I cannot do that, I am at the mercy of the insurance company.
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Norm K. '97 E420 Sport '06 E350 Sedan '67 Mustang Coupe '70 F-250 '15 VW Jetta
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04-26-2011, 07:08 AM
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Take the money and go on a nice vacation with your wife. Tell son to buy his own car now.
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04-26-2011, 09:43 AM
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Norm, $5,900 sounds like a fair settlement for a 1992 300CE, depending on the condition and mileage. We're considering selling either our 1991 300CE or 1992 300CE and I would be satisfied to get $7,500 for either one, and they are both in excellent condition.
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04-26-2011, 09:53 AM
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it was and remains in mint condition. It has a lot of upgrades including suspension, exhaust rims and tires. look hard and you will find one...
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1989 300ce 129k ( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone) 1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus 1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k 1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it [/SIGPIC]
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04-26-2011, 10:51 AM
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Ouch... Most important that your son is not injured !! If he upgrades including wheels and tires are worth more then $1K, then buy the car back and use the balance of $4900 to look for the same year in the best condition you can find... Take the parts off of the wreck that you want and you'll still get about $300-$500 selling as a salvage vehicle. Ed A.
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http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...c/GOWIDE-1.jpg 1971 280SL ROADSTER 1988 300CE TWIN TURBO WIDEBODY 1994 E320 CABRIOLET 1999 C43 AMG 2005 G55K AMG 2008 CLK63 AMG BLACK SERIES
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