With usaa, you are kind of hosed unfortunately. They use some outfit called clear channel (?) that does market research on auction prices, and they offer you average auction price. It is completely out of line with ebay and nada values. I have tried to work an agreed value policy with them, and they have no such thing. The adjuster will come by and assess condition of your car, so be sure to be there for that. If he says it is in great shape then at least you have a good starting point for discussing it further. But good luck getting usaa to agree to a nada value. Nada for a w123 wagon is actually very close to real market, so that might be worth a look for your 124. On May 3, 2016 7:27 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I would look at eBay (completed auctions) and Hemmings. Also look at > insurers and possibly chat with your bank and ask to see their NADA Classic > Book or on the value. That way you’ll have a good idea of where the > insurance company is going to come in at. > > Hmm. eBay “sold” auctions don’t look too good: > > > http://www.ebay.com/sch/Cars-Trucks/6001/i.html?_from=R40&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=1987+Mercedes+300D&_trksid=p2045573.m2012&_dmpt=null > < > http://www.ebay.com/sch/Cars-Trucks/6001/i.html?_from=R40&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=1987+Mercedes+300D&_trksid=p2045573.m2012&_dmpt=null > > > > AutoTrader not so hot, either: > > > http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/Used+Cars/1987/Mercedes-Benz/300D/Brandon+FL-33511?endYear=1987&firstRecord=0&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&makeCode1=MB&mmt=%5BMB%5B300D%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&modelCode1=300D&searchRadius=0&showcaseOwnerId=64172483&startYear=1987&Log=0&showcaseListingId=428242856&showcaseOwnerId=64172483&captureSearch=true&fromSIP=1C942AF03EF2FA743F0957A763E37D21&showToolbar=true&Log=0 > < > http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/Used+Cars/1987/Mercedes-Benz/300D/Brandon+FL-33511?endYear=1987&firstRecord=0&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&makeCode1=MB&mmt=[MB[300D[]][]]&modelCode1=300D&searchRadius=0&showcaseOwnerId=64172483&startYear=1987&Log=0&showcaseListingId=428242856&showcaseOwnerId=64172483&captureSearch=true&fromSIP=1C942AF03EF2FA743F0957A763E37D21&showToolbar=true&Log=0 > > > > Hagerty gives an average value of $6000: > > https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1987-mercedes~benz-300d < > https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1987-mercedes~benz-300d> > > That’s a start. CarGuru doesn’t have any market data, unfortunately. > > You can do a country-wide search of Craigslist, but that’s just asking > prices and really isn’t much as far as data reflecting actual sales. Poke > around on the MBCA site and see if you can view their for sale listings. > If not, maybe there’s an MBCA member here who could look for you. > > Keep us posted. And did you see a doctor yet? > > Dan > > > > On May 3, 2016, at 10:12 AM, WILTON via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > > > Where/how can I find comps for nearly showroom '87 300D - 142 kmi, no > dings, scratches, gouges; white with Burgundy MB Tex, no cracks or tears. > Everything working, incl cruise cont, and AC BLOWING ICE COLD? > > > > Wilton > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com