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rcgiddings May 29, 2005 02:33 PM

WHATZITWORTH....'78 240D???
 
After two years, I am finally going to admit that "management" is NOT going to fall in love with this car! And, I can't justify keeping it around when she now has a powerful gasoline powered car that has SCAT and ZOOM and all that stuff, which the MB lacks. I have a Chevy 6.5 Turbo Diesel (which won't run on Veggie Diesel) and I need a truck.

Okay so here's the story: I bought the car because of its pristine body....NO rust, great paint and chrome. I have replaced most of the steering parts, including the steering box. All new shocks. New A/C compressor. I bought the car for $1800 and now have just over $5000 in it. And, the seats still need work, or to be replaced. I had the speedometer rebuilt. It said 111,000 miles but it was not working when I bought it. Because of the suspension, steering, and other parts I've had to replace, I judge the car actually has 300,000, or more. What is the most I'm LIKELY to get for it??????

rcgiddings Jun 6, 2005 02:06 PM

RE: WHATZITWORTH....'78 240D???
 
Geeeez! I thought I'd get at least 2 or three opinions! Would photos help?:eek:

Kajtek1 Jun 8, 2005 02:04 AM

RE: WHATZITWORTH....'78 240D???
 
Location, location, location.
Try to drop another 5 grands in it to increase the value for another $500.
On the serious note those cars are still popular in California. I sold my 83 300tdt for $2800, what was 600 more, than what I paid for it 3 years before.
Good luck.

MB/TECHMAN Jun 18, 2005 12:30 AM

RE: WHATZITWORTH....'78 240D???
 
just sold one at work for 1600 82 240d

sleepwalker Jun 18, 2005 12:39 AM

RE: WHATZITWORTH....'78 240D???
 
if the car is worth $8k on good running condition, then you are still on target.

MB/TECHMAN Jun 18, 2005 01:08 AM

RE: WHATZITWORTH....'78 240D???
 


ORIGINAL: sleepwalker

if the car is worth $8k on good running condition, then you are still on target.
a 240 d ..dam thats alot

Jake_S Jun 22, 2005 02:42 AM

RE: WHATZITWORTH....'78 240D???
 
I paid $800 for the '82 240D I bought a couple months ago

rcgiddings Jun 24, 2005 12:45 AM

RE: WHATZITWORTH....'78 240D???
 
Well, I'm thinking of asking $4500, but afraid of the laughter for spending so much money on it! What the hey, it's only laughter.... I'll post some picture when I get a chance. If I could find two front seats, it would be 100%....

MB/TECHMAN Jun 24, 2005 10:48 AM

RE: WHATZITWORTH....'78 240D???
 
4500 ...dam ..i need you to sell my car ,,1980 450 sel 6.9 for just $1600 ..sold yesterday

Lugnut Jun 24, 2005 11:57 AM

RE: WHATZITWORTH....'78 240D???
 
Man, you're never going to win that prettiest car contest if you keep selling your cars.


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