Yes USAA has great rates, but they don't pay much if your car doesn't fit into their box. On May 3, 2016 12:00 PM, "WILTON via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> And they've put me at additional disadvantage - hauled it to a site an > hour away for evaluation. > > Wilton > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "mercedes@okiebenz com" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: "Karl Wittnebel" <atypical...@gmail.com> > Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 10:46 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 comps > > > 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 >> >> >> > > _______________________________________ > 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
