Re: [MBZ] 1991 350SDL Market Value?

2007-10-13 Thread Jim Cathey
Now I KNOW this is a tough crowd when it comes to these 3.5L rodbender engines, but is the longevity of the factory replacement engines better than the originals? What might a car like this fetch on the open market? Factory replacement engines are just fine. No special worries. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 1991 350SDL Market Value?

2007-10-13 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would go $7,000, just based on your description, fly in and drive it home. My guess is someone who is really looking for a car like this, with the replacement engine, would go 12K. Marshall will probably chime in, but the replacement engines are supposed to be

Re: [MBZ] 1991 350SDL Market Value?

2007-10-13 Thread OK Don
I think that is probably the ultimate 603 engine -- the new rods, improved head, more torque, etc. It ought to be good for a LONG time. On 10/13/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now I KNOW this is a tough crowd when it comes to these 3.5L rodbender engines, but is the longevity of

Re: [MBZ] 1991 350SDL Market Value?

2007-10-13 Thread Luther - laptop
Here's one on eBay. http://tinyurl.com/2lenky I once saw one on a car lot locally. Drove it. It had LESS power than my '83 SD so I'm sure the engine wasn't in top shape. They wanted around $8k for it and it had been on the market for 8 months. I told them it was worth $2k with a most

Re: [MBZ] 1991 350SDL Market Value?

2007-10-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
Get off my DSL, you leach! On 10/13/07, Luther - laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's one on eBay. http://tinyurl.com/2lenky -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org

Re: [MBZ] 1991 350SDL Market Value?

2007-10-13 Thread Luther - laptop
Help me fix this wireless! On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:07:09 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Get off my DSL, you leach! On 10/13/07, Luther - laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's one on eBay. http://tinyurl.com/2lenky -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL

[MBZ] 1991 350SDL Market Value?

2007-10-12 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
Hi again. My friend in Jacksonville, Florida has her 1991 350SDL she's considering getting rid of. (I think the decision is based on what she can get for the car; She's considering selling it due to a family illness and does not need a 3'rd car.). Purchased used from a Mercedes dealership in

Re: [MBZ] 1991 350SDL Market Value?

2007-10-12 Thread Sunil Hari
I'd like to make an offer RIGHT NOW for the princely sum of $3000. On 10/12/07, ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi again. My friend in Jacksonville, Florida has her 1991 350SDL she's considering getting rid of. (I think the decision is based on what she can get for the car; She's

Re: [MBZ] 1991 350SDL Market Value?

2007-10-12 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/12/2007 8:24:31 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My friend in Jacksonville, Florida has her 1991 350SDL she's considering getting rid of. (I think the decision is based on what she can get for the car; She's considering selling it due to a