Re: [MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-04 Thread John Reames
Make 'em use NADA classics; you will be surprised; average retail is 6750, high retail is 9000. http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1984/Mercedes-Benz/300D-T/4-Door-Sedan/Values -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On May 2, 2011, at 22:55, Allan

Re: [MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
I love the NADA Classic Cars prices!! My 300TD wagons just doubled in value. :) On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:35 AM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: Make 'em use NADA classics; you will be surprised; average retail is 6750, high retail is 9000.

Re: [MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-03 Thread Greg Fiorentino
To: okie benz Subject: [MBZ] Crash 300D Daughter rear ended a truck with the 84 300D. I anticipate the insurance will total it and come in with a low ball offer. It has 300,000 mile on it and is in very good condition, new paint, suspension, rear end, half shafts, various parts and pieces. What

Re: [MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-03 Thread andrew strasfogel
as evidence with a car of this age. Good luck! Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mike Esh Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 7:30 PM To: okie benz Subject: [MBZ] Crash 300D Daughter rear ended a truck

Re: [MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-03 Thread Mike Esh
Thanks for the help.  Michael Esh 220 Robinwood Drive Whitehall, MI 49461 michael...@mac.com (H) 231.894.5505 (Cell) 231.286.2344 On May 02, 2011, at 10:55 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Mike Esh michael...@me.com writes: Daughter rear ended a truck with the 84 300D. I

Re: [MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-03 Thread Mike Esh
Thanks for the info. I will begin my home work today. And yes, I was happy she was driving the Mercedes. No injuries. Michael Esh 220 Robinwood Drive Whitehall, MI 49461 michael...@mac.com (H) 231.894.5505 (Cell) 231.286.2344 On May 02, 2011, at 10:39 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-03 Thread Mike Esh
Yes she did. And yes, yes I do. Actually, I don't' normally but for some reason at the last renewal i added it back on. Michael Esh 220 Robinwood Drive Whitehall, MI 49461 michael...@mac.com (H) 231.894.5505 (Cell) 231.286.2344 On May 02, 2011, at 10:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

[MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-02 Thread Mike Esh
Daughter rear ended a truck with the 84 300D. I anticipate the insurance will total it and come in with a low ball offer. It has 300,000 mile on it and is in very good condition, new paint, suspension, rear end, half shafts, various parts and pieces. What is the best way to establish value?

Re: [MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So she rear ended somebody and it was her fault, right? you carry full coverage on a 84 300d with 300k miles? Sent from my iPhone On May 2, 2011, at 9:30 PM, Mike Esh michael...@me.com wrote: Daughter rear ended a truck with the 84 300D. I anticipate the insurance will total it and come in

Re: [MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Btw the insurance company does not care about new parts, those are required for the to run Sent from my iPhone On May 2, 2011, at 9:30 PM, Mike Esh michael...@me.com wrote: Daughter rear ended a truck with the 84 300D. I anticipate the insurance will total it and come in with a low ball

Re: [MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-02 Thread Dieselhead
Ouch! But I gather the 300D did its job and protected your daughter. Best way to establish value is to find actual sales in the area ($) you think it is worth. Second best : It is also good to look at ads in the back of the Star for high values. And autotrader, cars.com or fleabay for what

Re: [MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-02 Thread Allan Streib
Mike Esh michael...@me.com writes: Daughter rear ended a truck with the 84 300D. I anticipate the insurance will total it and come in with a low ball offer. It has 300,000 mile on it and is in very good condition, new paint, suspension, rear end, half shafts, various parts and pieces. What

Re: [MBZ] Crash 300D

2011-05-02 Thread Michael Canfield
Local ads for cars in similar condition. Insurance companies use classified ads for older cars and will lowball you with prices from every junk car in your area. Show them ads for similar cars and prove your point with photos and receipts. Mike On May 2, 2011 10:29 PM, Mike Esh