maybe buying a 1997 mercedes c280 sport; pricing help, please?
03-01-2006, 10:28 PM
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maybe buying a 1997 mercedes c280 sport; pricing help, please?
1997 mercedes c280 sport
red/black (sexy as hell)
sport pckg
bose stereo
power seats
teles. wheel
cellular (useless, i know)
power moonroof
power mirrors
alarm
101,000 miles
clean title, 2 owner car. (lease, and then cpo purchase)
...i dont think i am leaving any options out...
what would you say i should pay for it? he's asking 9500... i was thinking of offering 8k.
i have edmunds, kbb, and nada (consumer) pricing reports; and of course- they're all over the board.
PPI was done today at a local shop i trust; everything checked out perfect, car was in great shape and cared for well.
the only 2 problems were a bit of rust on the exhaust firewall (which i will prolly end up replacing with a remus or something later) and the exterior needed a detail (too much wax residue, so at least the car wasn't neglected.)
so... what price SHOULD this car be going for?
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oh, i'm a bmw guy (so i dont know too much about the benz market) and this is for the wifey, so i'm not worried about lots of speed (but i did check for some amg models in the area
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red/black (sexy as hell)
sport pckg
bose stereo
power seats
teles. wheel
cellular (useless, i know)
power moonroof
power mirrors
alarm
101,000 miles
clean title, 2 owner car. (lease, and then cpo purchase)
...i dont think i am leaving any options out...
what would you say i should pay for it? he's asking 9500... i was thinking of offering 8k.
i have edmunds, kbb, and nada (consumer) pricing reports; and of course- they're all over the board.
PPI was done today at a local shop i trust; everything checked out perfect, car was in great shape and cared for well.
the only 2 problems were a bit of rust on the exhaust firewall (which i will prolly end up replacing with a remus or something later) and the exterior needed a detail (too much wax residue, so at least the car wasn't neglected.)
so... what price SHOULD this car be going for?
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oh, i'm a bmw guy (so i dont know too much about the benz market) and this is for the wifey, so i'm not worried about lots of speed (but i did check for some amg models in the area
)
03-03-2006, 01:22 AM
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we negotiated the agreed sales price to $9000 today.
he just spent a couple grand on brakes, new plugs and wires and hoses and a pretty thourough tune-up.
(i think he got taken a bit... that price is rediculous for most of the work... but he has been dealer servicing the vehicle forever)...
so, i'm pretty happy about it. the car is in better shape than any other 9 year old car i have ever seen.
...so i guess you guys should welcome me to the party, officially
he just spent a couple grand on brakes, new plugs and wires and hoses and a pretty thourough tune-up.
(i think he got taken a bit... that price is rediculous for most of the work... but he has been dealer servicing the vehicle forever)...
so, i'm pretty happy about it. the car is in better shape than any other 9 year old car i have ever seen.
...so i guess you guys should welcome me to the party, officially
03-30-2006, 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by seattleslew
I just paid 9k for mine in flawless condition with 105k miles on it just spent another 3k on lights, rims and tires and grill. I have pictures posted
i have pics here; www.leftcoastbias.com/gallery/garage
04-06-2006, 01:48 AM
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'97 C230
I'm not a fan of red mercedes (well, I'm not fan of beige, mine, either) but the black leather interior is very tight. wish I had black interior. 
04-12-2006, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by YJ97C230
I'm not a fan of red mercedes (well, I'm not fan of beige, mine, either) but the black leather interior is very tight. wish I had black interior.
it really works well on the car. and it will work better once i get some more work done to her
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Originally Posted by LeftCoastBias
i usually dont like red cars at all... but this one is just simply amazing in person.
it really works well on the car. and it will work better once i get some more work done to her
it really works well on the car. and it will work better once i get some more work done to her
Check it out
04-27-2006, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BoominBenz
Hey LCB, I post on BFC OT occasionally, there's a forum that is only for the W202 chassis benz like yours. http://www.club202.com
Check it out
Check it out
and i've joined club202... just not posting much. this is my wifeys car... i'm actually looking to replace my '92 volvo 240 with a mercedes 190e now.
my 2 bmw's are being neglected more and more :rofl
04-28-2006, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by LeftCoastBias
1997 mercedes c280 sport
red/black (sexy as hell)
sport pckg
bose stereo
power seats
teles. wheel
cellular (useless, i know)
power moonroof
power mirrors
alarm
101,000 miles
clean title, 2 owner car. (lease, and then cpo purchase)
...i dont think i am leaving any options out...
what would you say i should pay for it? he's asking 9500... i was thinking of offering 8k.
i have edmunds, kbb, and nada (consumer) pricing reports; and of course- they're all over the board.
PPI was done today at a local shop i trust; everything checked out perfect, car was in great shape and cared for well.
the only 2 problems were a bit of rust on the exhaust firewall (which i will prolly end up replacing with a remus or something later) and the exterior needed a detail (too much wax residue, so at least the car wasn't neglected.)
so... what price SHOULD this car be going for?
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oh, i'm a bmw guy (so i dont know too much about the benz market) and this is for the wifey, so i'm not worried about lots of speed (but i did check for some amg models in the area)
red/black (sexy as hell)
sport pckg
bose stereo
power seats
teles. wheel
cellular (useless, i know)
power moonroof
power mirrors
alarm
101,000 miles
clean title, 2 owner car. (lease, and then cpo purchase)
...i dont think i am leaving any options out...
what would you say i should pay for it? he's asking 9500... i was thinking of offering 8k.
i have edmunds, kbb, and nada (consumer) pricing reports; and of course- they're all over the board.
PPI was done today at a local shop i trust; everything checked out perfect, car was in great shape and cared for well.
the only 2 problems were a bit of rust on the exhaust firewall (which i will prolly end up replacing with a remus or something later) and the exterior needed a detail (too much wax residue, so at least the car wasn't neglected.)
so... what price SHOULD this car be going for?
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oh, i'm a bmw guy (so i dont know too much about the benz market) and this is for the wifey, so i'm not worried about lots of speed (but i did check for some amg models in the area
)
04-28-2006, 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RoninAG
In Russia http://www.cars.auto.ru/sale/NH26696/
320(w210)
722.6 1997 are not reliable.
Last edited by RoninAG; 04-28-2006 at 04:27 AM.
04-29-2006, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by RoninAG
In Russia http://www.cars.auto.ru/sale/NH26696/
and boomin' ... not everyone is, just look at the TDF map. post a welcome thread and get started!
05-01-2006, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by LeftCoastBias
dude, i am just confused now... haha
It only an example 
not the best. 
Normal price 1997 2.8 = 10.000-11.500 USD. (Russian)
Good Luck.....
05-02-2006, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by RoninAG
Hello, It only an example not the best.
Normal price 1997 2.8 = 10.000-11.500 USD. (Russian)
Good Luck.....
It only an example not the best. Normal price 1997 2.8 = 10.000-11.500 USD. (Russian)
Good Luck.....
...psst... we bought the car like 2 months ago
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C280, '97, experience.
Bought new, '97 C280 Sport. 150+ k miles. New tires, plugs, cabin filter and always change O/F every 5 k miles. Never a problem, ever. Advice; never spit into the wind, tough on Superman's cape or have your car serviced at a dealer (Fort Knox time). They don't take TLC of your ride.
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Originally Posted by fearlessone2
Bought new, '97 C280 Sport. 150+ k miles. New tires, plugs, cabin filter and always change O/F every 5 k miles. Never a problem, ever. Advice; never spit into the wind, tough on Superman's cape or have your car serviced at a dealer (Fort Knox time). They don't take TLC of your ride.
