Jerry - it would help if you gave a bit more of a description - such as
color (outside/inside), any rust, where the car is located, number of
owners, records?
I personally wouldn't mention WVO use, as anyone who knows about Diesels
should also know that cars of that vintage can be run on alternative fuels,
but that is at their own risk as there are things to consider when doing so,
such as ambient temperature, the source of the WVO, how well processed, etc.
Just my $.02....
Werner
'90D
'83 SD
F150
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Herrman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 12:38 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Fw: value of an 82 240D
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Herrman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 9:22 PM
Subject: value of an 82 240D
Sadly, I must part with our 1982 240D as we are buying a new car with all
the safety features for transporting our children to and from school,
carpooling, activities, etc., and my wife will not tolerate our driveway
looking " like a parking lot" (see list below). Anyway, I chose not to
trade it in for the $500 the dealer offered as salvage value, hoping to
sell it myself. My question - What would be an appropriate asking price?
I'd like to get a few informed opinions from this group.
Here are some facts about this car:
234,000 miles
manual transmission
A/C refurbished about five years ago and working well. R12, not
converted
probably needs new rear shock absorbers, fronts replaced about four years
ago
burns some oil
tires almost new, substantial tread
leaking oil gauge replaced a couple of years back, but oil stained
carpet
on driver's side
driver's seat worn, others in decent condition
dash has several cracks
sunroof works well, no leaks
paint in good condition, and looks quite good after waxing
vacuum door locks not working
I presume the compression is OK because it starts up promptly
This is not a comprehensive inventory of the car, but it gives some idea
of its conditon. What do you think I could get for it? Does it help to
mention possible conversion to WVO? Is it best sold locally or on ebay? I
invite your opinions.
Jerry
82 240D
60 Olds 88
72 Ford F250 camper
91 Volvo 240
