I went to trade my Coupe last night......
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 8,189
Likes: 1
From: SF
2007 VW GTI
Didn't your engine die at some point because the service department accidentally dropped bearings into the oil pan or something like that? I could've sworn you went through a giant fiasco where they had to remove the engine and replace it.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,364
Likes: 13
From: New Jersey
SLS AMG | S65 AMG | GL550
Originally posted by session
Didn't your engine die at some point because the service department accidentally dropped bearings into the oil pan or something like that? I could've sworn you went through a giant fiasco where they had to remove the engine and replace it.
Didn't your engine die at some point because the service department accidentally dropped bearings into the oil pan or something like that? I could've sworn you went through a giant fiasco where they had to remove the engine and replace it.
Erik
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 6,211
Likes: 2
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Originally posted by moomeh
you are 'out of control'. i can't believe you also post in the w203 forum when you have an E. but that's ok, Es are welcome.
you are 'out of control'. i can't believe you also post in the w203 forum when you have an E. but that's ok, Es are welcome.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,604
Likes: 0
From: El Pueblo de la Reyna de los Angeles
The True OG Modded out W203
Originally posted by TimmyC230boy
Thats the weird thing. The accident doesnt show up on carfax. We have a great price on the Tahoe. Its a 2003 Tahoe Z71 with all the options you can get, sticker is $46K, we have them down to around $35K for it. We are insurance agents for GMAC, so we actually get to buy the vehicle at suppliers price. Thats a killer price on the Tahoe, but we cant take a hit like that on the coupe.
Thats the weird thing. The accident doesnt show up on carfax. We have a great price on the Tahoe. Its a 2003 Tahoe Z71 with all the options you can get, sticker is $46K, we have them down to around $35K for it. We are insurance agents for GMAC, so we actually get to buy the vehicle at suppliers price. Thats a killer price on the Tahoe, but we cant take a hit like that on the coupe.
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
So you have an a C-coupe with repaired body damage that has had the engine out of the car for "other" repairs. You didn't mention milage, so I figure that it on the high side.
Earlier this year my local dealer was selling new '03 coupes for as little as $21,999 and less than1000 mile service loaners for $18,999. The market is saturated with new coupes.
What you need is to find a sucker who wants a Benz in the worse way and is too stupid to hire someone to look it over before sale.
Finally, sure the Chevy dealer low-balled you but the question is by how much. I think the best you could reasonably expect for that car, given its history, is $12K.
Earlier this year my local dealer was selling new '03 coupes for as little as $21,999 and less than1000 mile service loaners for $18,999. The market is saturated with new coupes.
What you need is to find a sucker who wants a Benz in the worse way and is too stupid to hire someone to look it over before sale.
Finally, sure the Chevy dealer low-balled you but the question is by how much. I think the best you could reasonably expect for that car, given its history, is $12K.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,924
Likes: 1
From: Sitting behind thing freakin desk of mine. Dreaming I was playing my Taylors, and driving my Benz. Long Live The VRAA!!!!!!
C230 Sports Coupe
Just back from the Land Rover dealer and Carmax.
Carmax offered me $13,900, and the Rover dealer offered $13,800. Thats better than whatthe Chevy dealer offered me.
Hopefully i will either get the Tahoe, or I am also looking at a used 2001 Discovery Series II.
Carmax offered me $13,900, and the Rover dealer offered $13,800. Thats better than whatthe Chevy dealer offered me.
Hopefully i will either get the Tahoe, or I am also looking at a used 2001 Discovery Series II.
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 570
Likes: 0
From: Agoura Hills, CA
C230K
that's why i'm glad that my car is a lemon. this car tanked in value and was a pretty bad car to buy IMO. that's why i'm leasing a new S2000. Extremely good resale value, which lowered my lease payment due to the better money factor. Now if only MBUSA would hurry up with my check, my case was settled almost a month ago.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,377
Likes: 1
From: Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada
2005 smart cabrio; 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200
Disco sucks
Originally posted by TimmyC230boy
Hopefully i will either get the Tahoe, or I am also looking at a used 2001 Discovery Series II.
Hopefully i will either get the Tahoe, or I am also looking at a used 2001 Discovery Series II.
BTW, I heard of a study in a psychology journal that showed that SUVs are bought by people who are twice as spooked by the possibility of criminal acts occuring against them, as is the average person. Good thing you're armed
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 355
Likes: 0
From: New Castle, IN
C230Kompressor
Originally posted by TimmyC230boy
Hopefully i will either get the Tahoe, or I am also looking at a used 2001 Discovery Series II.
Hopefully i will either get the Tahoe, or I am also looking at a used 2001 Discovery Series II.
Yeah, but TimmyDiscoverySeriesIIBoy just doesn't have the same ring to it! And TimmyTahoeBoy just sounds a little, uhhh...
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
'04 Mars Red C230K 6 sp.
Re: Disco sucks
Originally posted by Mike T.
BTW, I heard of a study in a psychology journal that showed that SUVs are bought by people who are twice as spooked by the possibility of criminal acts occuring against them, as is the average person. Good thing you're armed
BTW, I heard of a study in a psychology journal that showed that SUVs are bought by people who are twice as spooked by the possibility of criminal acts occuring against them, as is the average person. Good thing you're armed
