84 380SL value

qdessa · 07-26-2010, 01:02 PM

I wanted to get some input on the value of this car. It is a friend's who is currently in a nursing home, but the kids want to sell the car. With one MB in the family and two other 'toy' cars it can't call my place home.

Details:

162K odo not working
California car - no rust visible anywhere
Red paint is good to poor with some respray
Black interior - good condition
Chrome - all shiny
Hardtop
New soft top
Dent in left rear quarter ( medium size - doubt paintless removal would work )
Runs good but has surging idle

There isn't any history with the car but the car drives well.

What do you think is a fair price?

Thanks
Alan

To remove this ad, register today or login if you already are registered!

abiby · 07-26-2010, 08:30 PM

With the current market and in the condition described, IMO an honest answer would be around $2500.

myway · 07-27-2010, 12:30 PM

With no history I would have to agree Although I hate to agree with anything

says.

You don't know if the subframe was ever addressed. Odometer is a simple repair if done DIY. About $70.00 in parts

slik560 · 08-27-2010, 09:59 AM

http://www.mbca.org/pages_r/class_tp.htm

abiby · 08-28-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myway

With no history I would have to agree Although I hate to agree with anything

says.

Then I must be wrong...

myway · 08-29-2010, 02:40 PM

You are more realistic than some of the owners on the MBCA site.

slik560 · 08-30-2010, 10:31 AM

I probably should not have provided that link. People that advertise in the MBCA classifieds tend to take a lot better care of their vehicles than the Craigslist crowd. I'm sure all of the one's on MBCA are the pick of the litter, whereas the one qdessa is looking at probably should be at a bargain price, since so little is known. If you have a chance to have the car checked out by a decent MB mechanic beforehand, you could adjust your offer accordinly.

Good luck.

abiby · 08-30-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karburn

I probably should not have provided that link. People that advertise in the MBCA classifieds tend to take a lot better care of their vehicles than the Craigslist crowd. I'm sure all of the one's on MBCA are the pick of the litter, whereas the one qdessa is looking at probably should be at a bargain price, since so little is known. If you have a chance to have the car checked out by a decent MB mechanic beforehand, you could adjust your offer accordinly.

Good luck.

Perhaps, but I've looked at the cars in the MBCA classified several times, and regardless of their pristine condition, many are IMO priced too high.

Sadly supply has far outstripped demand for these cars.

Hmmm, perhaps to the point where I should stock up?

qdessa · 08-31-2010, 10:48 AM

Here's pictures - http://www.qdessa.com/mercedes

I put it on craigslist and didn't even get spammed!

abiby · 08-31-2010, 10:17 PM

Good luck with the sale.

07-26-2010, 08:30 PM	#2
abiby Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 134 Drives: 82 380SL 96 SL500	With the current market and in the condition described, IMO an honest answer would be around $2500. __________________ Alan _______________________________________ Some times you just need a bigger hammer

07-27-2010, 12:30 PM	#3
myway Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Middle of Nowhere, USA Posts: 30 Drives: 1984 500SL AMG	With no history I would have to agree Although I hate to agree with anything says. You don't know if the subframe was ever addressed. Odometer is a simple repair if done DIY. About $70.00 in parts Last edited by myway; 07-27-2010 at 12:34 PM.

08-27-2010, 09:59 AM	#4
slik560 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 195 Drives: 1987 560SL 2003 ML320	http://www.mbca.org/pages_r/class_tp.htm __________________ Kevin A 1987 560SL 2003 ML320

08-30-2010, 10:31 AM	#7
slik560 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 195 Drives: 1987 560SL 2003 ML320	I probably should not have provided that link. People that advertise in the MBCA classifieds tend to take a lot better care of their vehicles than the Craigslist crowd. I'm sure all of the one's on MBCA are the pick of the litter, whereas the one qdessa is looking at probably should be at a bargain price, since so little is known. If you have a chance to have the car checked out by a decent MB mechanic beforehand, you could adjust your offer accordinly. Good luck. __________________ Kevin A 1987 560SL 2003 ML320

08-31-2010, 10:48 AM	#9
qdessa Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 36	pictures Here's pictures - http://www.qdessa.com/mercedes I put it on craigslist and didn't even get spammed!

08-29-2010, 02:40 PM	#6
myway Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Middle of Nowhere, USA Posts: 30 Drives: 1984 500SL AMG	You are more realistic than some of the owners on the MBCA site.

08-31-2010, 10:17 PM	#10
abiby Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 134 Drives: 82 380SL 96 SL500	Good luck with the sale. __________________ Alan _______________________________________ Some times you just need a bigger hammer

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: