S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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This is Why you put Reserves on Ebay Auctions

2003 S500 30k Miles

$21,100

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...155069360&rd=1

I woudve bought it, if my father didnt say you alrdy own one. Im thinking to resell mine right now, contact this seller and offer 24k for this one.

I wouldnt blame him from not selling it for 21k.

Damn Cheap wow.
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Gondon
2003 S500 30k Miles

$21,100

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...155069360&rd=1

I woudve bought it, if my father didnt say you alrdy own one. Im thinking to resell mine right now, contact this seller and offer 24k for this one.

I wouldnt blame him from not selling it for 21k.

Damn Cheap wow.
but it has a salvaged title from water damage.........i believe these cars are problematic as it is - do u need the headaches of a water damaged car?
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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I don't see where the deal is?
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Hurricane Katrina loL?

according to pics the car in immacualte condition.
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Gondon
Hurricane Katrina loL?

according to pics the car in immacualte condition.
ok so buy the water damaged salvaged car for $24K if you want.

Im just suggesting that you may want to rethink that.

Anyone else on this forum agree?
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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Yep salvaged, not really a deal with the potential problems
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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Ok, I wont thx for the heads up ^^
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Ok, I wont thx for the heads up ^^
trust us - we are only lookin out for fellow benz lovers.

Rule of thumb.... salavaged cars that are still "IMMACULATE" according the seller, likely mean the car is in DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP trouble.
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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Don't even think about it, some members are having enough issues with their vehicle, without water damage ect. Reduce the price under $10,000 and it will be a great parts car.

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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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and try selling it later down the road. as said, it would make a great parts car
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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yea you can dunk a computer in the bathtub and it will still look brand new, but chances are it ain't gunna turn on.
it's my understanding that salvage is after the insurance company deems the vehicle unfixable and sells it for parts
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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SALVAGE!
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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The salvage title is the 'kiss of death' at resale time. 'Minor' water damage. Why would an insurance company write it off for 'minor' problems.

The rule of thum is.......if its too good to be true, chances are..........

Be careful.
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Def. not worth more than $10k

I agree though, car looks immaculate inside and out, too bad it has minor water damage
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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To add my two bits - Part of the description includes "Radio, and power seats do not work and the SRS light is on." Shouldn't that alone make one think twice?
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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ok so buy the water damaged salvaged car for $24K if you want.

Im just suggesting that you may want to rethink that.

Anyone else on this forum agree?
for shure!

i cant tell you how many used car hacker's we have had bringing cars in from the states that are flood damaged cars and they are all crap. maybe if it was a KIA with no electronics but a M.B you are asking for trouble.
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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