C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

How much will I get if I sell my car?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 03:15 AM
  #1  
S_kLaSse's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
From: Jakarta
300E
How much will I get if I sell my car?

I am begining to feel that my car is too small. how much do u guys think I can get for my car?

2001 C320 silver/black
sport package.
navigation
rear electric sunshade
headlamp washer
upgraded to bi-xenon from the stock xenon
Carlsson RS front bodykit
Lorinser sideskirt
expression rear add-on
dual exhaust
h&r coil-over
Carlsson 2/6 BE 19"

I just hope for good number. please god.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 03:39 AM
  #2  
Guest0001
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
You put all that work and money into your car and you want to sell it now? WHY?!
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 11:04 AM
  #3  
Buellwinkle's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 6,211
Likes: 2
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
On trade-in you'll probably get the average auction results and typically they sell for under $20K. On the street you'll get a few thousand more. Ask for $25K, that's about right, depending on mileage and how quick you want to sell. You'll never recover a dime for your extra stuff, actually many people may perceive the car as abused because of it so it's best to peal it back to stock and sell the stuff seperately, that's what I would do, even my Audio 10, Renntech muffler, pulley and whatever. Heck, having command will only fetch $500 in blue book, you can probably sell it for more than that seperately.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 11:25 AM
  #4  
mctwin2kman's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,753
Likes: 0
From: York, PA
2003 C230K Sport Coupe, 1986 190E 2.3
Average price at a Manheim Auction is $21K and that is what most dealers go by here in the US. Since Manheim has 83 auctions and is the largest in the world, dealers log onto them and see what average is and that is how they base the trade in values. And the dealer and auction do not care about the extras.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 11:47 AM
  #5  
S_kLaSse's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
From: Jakarta
300E

So sad knowing my car value is that small.
Maybe I should try eBay. haha.
I thought I can get at least $30,000
But......
Thanks guys.
I won't do trade in. my friend's 2000 z3 can sell higher than my car. so sad knowing. should have sell it earlier. lol.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 11:53 AM
  #6  
S_kLaSse's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
From: Jakarta
300E
Originally posted by mctwin2kman
Average price at a Manheim Auction is $21K and that is what most dealers go by here in the US. Since Manheim has 83 auctions and is the largest in the world, dealers log onto them and see what average is and that is how they base the trade in values. And the dealer and auction do not care about the extras.
Is that Manheim Auction only for dealership??
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 12:24 PM
  #7  
xxbenzc230kxx's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,661
Likes: 3
From: bay area
is not yet completed
are u going to sell your coilovers? let me kno ASAP..
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 12:34 PM
  #8  
deuce zer0's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,298
Likes: 0
From: Nashville
E63
Welcome to depreciation! It sucks
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 01:42 PM
  #9  
S_kLaSse's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
From: Jakarta
300E
Originally posted by deuce zer0
Welcome to depreciation! It sucks

LOL. It is.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 01:44 PM
  #10  
S_kLaSse's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
From: Jakarta
300E
Originally posted by xxbenzc230kxx
are u going to sell your coilovers? let me kno ASAP..
not now. I was curious about my car value. I did consider to change a bigger car but looking at the number changed my mind. hehe
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 03:00 PM
  #11  
puchma's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Boston
04 C230k Sedan
For the past 7 years, I have been dumping off my cars to my other family members prior to getting a new one.

I would offer the car $3k less than the trade-in value to them. I might lose a little but at least I know someone from my family members/relatives may benefitting from the saving than the dealers.

And of course I would never pass up a lemon to my relatives. This way I could still see my old car from time to time.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 03:50 PM
  #12  
Buellwinkle's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 6,211
Likes: 2
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Originally posted by S_kLaSse
Is that Manheim Auction only for dealership??
Yes, dealers only. BUT, if you know a friend of a friend who's cousin's girlfriend works for a guy that is a used car dealer they can typically bid on your behalf, usually for a modest fee of $500. For my area, they are having a huge luxury car only Manheim auction at Fontana next week, I thought about picking up a 2003 E320 but I read too many bad things about them on this forum.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 03:57 PM
  #13  
mctwin2kman's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,753
Likes: 0
From: York, PA
2003 C230K Sport Coupe, 1986 190E 2.3
Originally posted by S_kLaSse
Is that Manheim Auction only for dealership??
All Manheim Auctions are Dealer only. That value was the average sale price for the month of January with 127 2001 C320's sold. The company I work for is an Auto Acution, but not owned or operated by Manheim Auto Auctions. We are the largest Independent in PA. Two Owners. Anyhow, we use the Manheim Software, we are one of two indipendents that do this. So that gives me full access to all of Manheim's Market Reports. As long as it has sold at one of the 83 auctions or from us or the other guy, it is in the system. We also are Dealer Only. And less than 20 miles from the worlds largest auto auction, the first Manheim Auction and also the one that gave the company there name before *** Enterprises bought them. They run on average 8000+ vehicle every Friday with an Exotic Sale every 4 weeks as well where they run 15000 on a Friday, including the Exotic Run, which is the over $75K crowd. The also have 297 lanes available per week for online bidding in real time with the guys in the lanes. We just pu two lanes in like that.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 05:27 PM
  #14  
Buellwinkle's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 6,211
Likes: 2
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
So, can you get us in? Access to the reports?
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 07:21 PM
  #15  
mctwin2kman's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,753
Likes: 0
From: York, PA
2003 C230K Sport Coupe, 1986 190E 2.3
No in. I am an IT guy for a non-manheim owned auction. So no Card to get in as I have no dealer license. From our auction I can buy but I keep that to just me and for me or family. Sorry but that way I keep my job. And I like my job. Buell, yes I can get prices and I will, as long as I am not bombarded with requests. I will respond as I did in the thread. As I did for you.
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2004 | 04:28 PM
  #16  
S_kLaSse's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
From: Jakarta
300E
wow. we should keep more people like mctwin2kman in the forum. hehe.
There should be at least one of our member is a dealer. Help us out here. lol.
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 03:14 PM
  #17  
tommywommy's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: irvine, pittsburgh(school)
S-KlAsse~

if u ever part ur car out....i got dibs on ur kit!! carlsson RS kit is HOOTTT... give me a price~ they're hard to come by..
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 03:31 PM
  #18  
bagwell's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,990
Likes: 0
From: Houston,TX-moving to The Woodlands,TX SOON!!!
Toyota Tacoma & Lexus IS250
CARMAX offered me $24800 for my 01 C320 with COMAND and BI-XENON/17 AMG/sunshade/27k miles
Reply

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


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:20 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE