chilidip

So we're now the proud new owners of a GLK350 and we still have our 2003 C230 sedan. When we asked for what the trade in value would be they told us it would be around $7,500-$8,000. We thought that was too low so we opted to keep the car. After having the two benzes for a few months, we quickly realized having 3 cars in a 2 car garage is becoming a little annoying.

The 230 does not have a door ding anywhere on the car and apart from a few rock chips in the front and some curb rashes to the wheels I'd say it's in pristine condition. The car has only 42,500 miles, has been stored in the garage and all of the maintenance (sans the rear pads) were done at local Mercedes dealers. I'd say it's somewhat unique due to low mileage and condition and not sure if what a fair price would be. I'd say getting $8K for the car is a little low.

Any opinions would be appreciated.

LILBENZ230

Better take it. The 05s aren't worth too much more than that now and that's the fresher design.

Hogger

I think it's a little low. I just got mine a month ago for $8500 in Seattle. '03 with 110K miles. All the others that were '03 - '06 were about $10K to $14K.
With your mileage, you shouldn't have any trouble getting at least $12K for it.

tommy

Per Edmunds, trade-in would be $8,500, with private party at $9,300 and dealer of $10,500. I assumed no options, but they wouldn't be worth much these days.

So you could have probably gotten a little more at trade-in, and saved yourself the hassle of trying to sell it yourself. I would have negotiated a little and dumped it.

chilidip

Thanks, perhaps I need to plan a trip to get the carpet cleaned, and then take some pics to get a feeler. $12K sounds a lot better than $8K.

tommy

As would Kim Kardashian, but I don't think you'll be getting that, either.

bobinyelm

Just noticed this thread.

I just gave $10k for an exceptionally clean '02 C320 Estate Wagon w/ 69k miles, so your car a year newer and half the miles? Sure, the 320 might bring a few bucks more than a 230, but...

I'd think $10k might be reasonable.

I know I may have overpaid for my car, but the wagons are very rare, and here in TX people really pile on the miles. Maybe I'm an odd-ball for wanting the wagon, and maybe they are actually worth LESS (I don't know cuz I haven't seen even TWO hereabouts on the road in the last year), but be that as it may, I'd ask something like $10,600 "Negotiable" and see what happens.

I've had VERY good luck w/ CraigsList for cars w/ 4 color pictures.

And as far as Kim Kardashian, who would really want a spoiled brat like that at any price? You think a MB costs a lot for maintenance? You ain't seen NOTHIN' !

TruTaing

LOL.

TexFinn

Where are ou located, OP? I'm in the market for 03+W203. Not anywhere near 12K, though, as there are 05s available at that price.

My daughter turns 16 in Less than two weeks, so I'm looking to buy soon.

eesjunin

8K sound like a good value for almost a 10 year old car!

chilidip

Lol on the Kardashian comment.. yeah I'm not desperate to sell.. we have 4 cars for 2 drivers so I thought it was a bit cumbersome. Having taken care of the car that well for 8 years and get that offer you tend to get a bit dissapointed. btw- after appraisal the sales manager called me on the phone and told me he would pay up to $10K for it which I declined.. he wanted buy it for a family member.

Hey Tex: I'm located in Southern California.. wow, you're getting a benz as a starter car for your little girl? My boys are getting hondas when they turn 16 haha.. I suppose the MB's would be safer though..

samaritrey

Hey I got my c320 at 16 Great car for a 16 year old. Five years I still have it and still love it as much as the night I drove it home from the dealership

MBfinatic

Let me know when you deicide to sell it!

FraKctured

If this were a unique car, sure--you might get more for it. But it's not. If you can get $8-9K for it, take it.

Tri-Star

I understand where you are coming from. I have an 03 c320 fully loaded and when I was thinking of trading it in for a CLK55 the dealer offered me like $12,000 when it only had like 60K on it a couple years ago. I was quite upset with that an opted to keep the car. I'd rather purchase a true sports car as a toy in the future and keep this as my daily driver.

TexFinn

Haha... Yeah... Her sister got her license last year and she first drove my 97 E420 until I got her a 01 BMW 330i earlier this year.

Some might think they are spoiled brats, but they are quite far from it. They both deserve them. And what ever they want next is all on them. I'm done after these.

Sure, one might argue whether a 10-year old BMW or MB is a good starter for a teenager or a college student, but I'm not worried about that.

Since you already turned down the 10K offer, I guess I'm out of the picture, then. Good luck with what ever you decide to do with it, though.

chilidip

Yeah, thanks. I know he offered that amount however I also knew that he was a car salesmen.. I just didn't want to hassle with it at the time I suppose. I'll clean the car up and take some pictures. Btw- does anyone know what package this is: it came with leather, light blue tint, 17" Wheels, Michelin Pilots, Sunroof, and CD changer? It may have some other things but not sure. Who knows, it may be just a base 230 Kompressor?

LILBENZ230

Looks like a base C230K with sunroof package. The leather inserts were standard until 2005, as were the 17s, the light blue tint. CD Changer was an option.

chilidip

^^Thanks!!

Johnsct

Leather and 17" wheels were not standard in 03. Sunroof comes with auto wipers and headlights. C7 package included the 17" wheels and Pilots (or Continentals). Leather was an option also. It may also have heated seats.

kirax2

da hell?? 8k is hella good, last year when i get my coupe to Lexus dealer they would take my Benz trade in value for $3000 i guess is because we low ball them too much for that new Lexus