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March 17th, 2008, 05:06 PM
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Is a 1997 Mercedes Benz Sedan worth $8,000?
I don't have lots of information, just guess plz.
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March 17th, 2008, 05:08 PM
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Well, my pads are about toast, and my rotors are nearing their end. My tires will also need replaced before years end. I was hoping to wait until closer to Christmas for new tires, though.
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March 17th, 2008, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Prince Lalijama  Is a 1997 Mercedes Benz Sedan worth $8,000? | Could be, might not be. Largely depends on the exact model. 
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March 17th, 2008, 06:19 PM
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Right, 420E If I remember correctly. Neglected to mention that important part.
Kelly Blue said about $10,000 | |
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March 17th, 2008, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SiliconJon Well, my pads are about toast, and my rotors are nearing their end. My tires will also need replaced before years end. I was hoping to wait until closer to Christmas for new tires, though. | Brakes and rotors are cheap.... you can do it yourself for probably 150$.
Depends on the quality of brake and rotors you install, or if you have the current rotors lathed instead of just replacing them.
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March 17th, 2008, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Prince Lalijama Right, 420E If I remember correctly. Neglected to mention that important part.
Kelly Blue said about $10,000 | Sorry, there is NO way I would pay 10k for a 11-12 year old car...
I don't care what make/model it is. | |
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March 17th, 2008, 06:39 PM
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I must be pickin' expensive parts, it's looking like 4 new rotors and brake pads are gonna cost me $275-300. Auto Parts Warehouse doesn't seem to have the Brembo rotors for the rear in stock, though...wah.
$123.55 just for the pads. | |
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March 17th, 2008, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jokostel Sorry, there is NO way I would pay 10k for a 11-12 year old car...
I don't care what make/model it is. | I would pay 10K for a 30+ year old car.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-...em360032516155 | |
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March 17th, 2008, 06:56 PM
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[takes head and smashes it into the desk for crashing his 1971 Chevelle in 1996....grrrrrrrrrrrrrr]
Damnit, I want a 1970 SS (or clone) Chevelle so friggin bad I can taste the burnt rubber. Them things are insane expensive now! Tell EVERYONE that Chevelle's SUCK. Do you hear me world!!!! Quit buying the dang things, cuz I want one, and I can't keep up with these insane prices. At this rate their value will outpace my salary by a factor of 3 or more!
I guess it would be more realistic of me to seek employment for 3X my current salary...wouldn't know where to begin that hunt! | |
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March 17th, 2008, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Prince Lalijama Right, 420E If I remember correctly. Neglected to mention that important part.
Kelly Blue said about $10,000 | Toss KBB, or pretty much any book value right now. With the economic downtown, the automotive market is taking an impact as well.
With that said, the 420 is a solid Benz model. A good mid-level model, and certainly a step up from the C280 sedan that is so popular in the used "near-luxury" market segment. Assuming the mileage is decent, $8k is not too bad. Don't take me wrong, as it is not exactly a deal either, but it is about what I would expect for a good condition, moderate mileage example.
With that said, would I pay $8k for a 420? Probably not. If wanting a Benz, I would likely look back a few more years to the last of the classic era models, like the 450 and maybe even the 560 assuming it had a competent service history. Then again, I could just be partial to the older styling, as I used to drive a 450SE. | |
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