advice for parting out my 2012?
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2014 E350 4Matic
advice for parting out my 2012?
I'm the proud owner of a totaled E350: 150k miles, knocking engine, destroyed rear passenger door (w/ frame damage), torn front bumper/slightly caved in radiator. Are there some lower effort, non-obvious parts that I could turn around to make some change on eBay? Would keep it around for parts (as I now have a 2014), but my landlord probably won't really like the idea. My goal is have it gone come end of summer. I don't mind putting in some work as long as the payoff is there 
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2013 ML350 Bluetec
Lights
Lenses
Wheels
owner's manual
radio
seats?
steering wheel
airbags if they're not popped
alternator
engine cover
mirrors, inside and out
If you have room to store it, strip it.
But
Unless you're buying back a presumable totalled and insured vehicle, take the money and run.
Lenses
Wheels
owner's manual
radio
seats?
steering wheel
airbags if they're not popped
alternator
engine cover
mirrors, inside and out
If you have room to store it, strip it.
But
Unless you're buying back a presumable totalled and insured vehicle, take the money and run.
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2014 is a facelift car, 2012 is pre-facelift, the facelift W212 almost should have been called a W213 as it had so many changes.
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Depends on how deep ya wanna go, taking cash is generally the least headache. If you do go for it, things like windshields due to being MB, if 4matic the transfer case and axle shafts especially the front one. Any module if in good shape. Ton of stuff that can be sold however its a task.
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tow the thing out to your nearest dismantler. The money is in the seats, steering wheel, windows, doors, and wheels
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I'm the proud owner of a totaled E350: 150k miles, knocking engine, destroyed rear passenger door (w/ frame damage), torn front bumper/slightly caved in radiator. Are there some lower effort, non-obvious parts that I could turn around to make some change on eBay? Would keep it around for parts (as I now have a 2014), but my landlord probably won't really like the idea. My goal is have it gone come end of summer. I don't mind putting in some work as long as the payoff is there
Thanks!
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Adding to rapid's list:
-Front Grille
-Sunroof
-Door Handles
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I would buy your radio (head unit) and possibly the AC control unit. The head unit volume knob in my 350 does not work (steering wheel ones do). Possibly the headlights.....
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2014 E350 4Matic
Sorry for being late! Didn't realize notifications stopped coming through...
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No collision on this vehicle sadly so it's mine for the keeping
Black/black w/ (fading) burl walnut. PM if interested
My volume control is going out (volume control feels "slow"). I believe it's a known issue that requires tearing down the stereo, then using electrical contacts cleaner. Some of the buttons have started to chip. Unlike a lot of other W212 chipping buttons, these don't appear to be on AliExpress. Unfortunately the AC control unit has a fairly annoying scratch/crack in it. (FYI, you can easily get replacement chrome trim for the buttons on AliExpress). Headlights are the very base options - but in good condition AFAIK. PM if interested
WDDHF8JB3CA599822
Black/black w/ (fading) burl walnut. PM if interested
My volume control is going out (volume control feels "slow"). I believe it's a known issue that requires tearing down the stereo, then using electrical contacts cleaner. Some of the buttons have started to chip. Unlike a lot of other W212 chipping buttons, these don't appear to be on AliExpress. Unfortunately the AC control unit has a fairly annoying scratch/crack in it. (FYI, you can easily get replacement chrome trim for the buttons on AliExpress). Headlights are the very base options - but in good condition AFAIK. PM if interested
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Where are you located? Shipping larger parts is expensive and can be time consuming.
but I am interested in a few things as I just bought a 2011 wagon with a rebuilt title and some of the front end bits are missing.
I have parted a few cars and regularly sell parts.
if you want to sell them on eBay you need to have the part removed, photographed and ready to box up. It’s real work.
eBay works great for smaller parts. Headlights, taillights, etc.
Body panels, seat sets etc are harder to sell.
Post the car locally on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp and Craigslist and you will get some bites. But make sure you have a plan for the shell.
but I am interested in a few things as I just bought a 2011 wagon with a rebuilt title and some of the front end bits are missing.
I have parted a few cars and regularly sell parts.
if you want to sell them on eBay you need to have the part removed, photographed and ready to box up. It’s real work.
eBay works great for smaller parts. Headlights, taillights, etc.
Body panels, seat sets etc are harder to sell.
Post the car locally on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp and Craigslist and you will get some bites. But make sure you have a plan for the shell.
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2014 E350 4Matic
Probably won't go that far, shipping is expensive etc lots of work. Will likely take it to the junk yard after some easy stuff. Will see what they say when there's a half a dozen parts missing but I don't care much. I think parting it out all the way to the shell would be a waste of my time.
