how much can i sell my car for ??

w202305 · 09-18-2008, 10:15 AM

i have a c230 kompressor 1999 with 42000 miles original miles carbonfiber hood 18'' inch rims with new tires new brakes cross drill and slotted break rotors new corner lights etc.
in kbb the price is about 8000 but with all those things maybe 9000 what do you guys think?

amdeutsch · 09-18-2008, 11:13 AM

Mods usually don't add value. In some cases they even lower it.

xvvvz · 09-18-2008, 11:55 AM

Anything can happen if you find the right buyer who happens to like what you have done and/or doesn't know how to value a car. With that said, and I am not trying to offend you (also, it is tough to judge by the pictures so maybe I am not getting a good representation) but the car appears to have many issues that are going to affect its "curb appeal." The first thing is the paint. It looks like it has been repainted - and repainted poorly. The screwed up c230 on the trunk and the odd center emblem jump out. The rocker panels and seams do not look good either. The grille really cheapens the car's look in my opinion. I don't think most people would find your wheels to be an upgrade in visual terms and the fact you have not lowered the car after the wheel upgrade makes it look odd. Again though, the paint job just jumps out and makes me think of a car that has had a hard life and might be a rebuilder. A prospective buyer is going to run a Carfax. Are there any skeleton's in the closet?

I know the 42k mileage probably seems like it should be quite a draw but other things overshadow that. You also have to consider that people have many other C's that they can buy which are in pristine condition and literally were driven by little old ladies. Your car looks a bit "ridden hard and put away wet" compared to those.

I mention these things so that you will consider pricing it to sell and thus get it sold versus trying to swing for the fences with a high price that means it is going to sit around for a long time.

AMGC · 09-18-2008, 03:01 PM

yeah i agree looking the way it does youd be lucky to get 6k.

PhilfromPA · 09-18-2008, 09:49 PM

Good mileage but turn it back to stock in order to sell it. 6500 maybe 7 if stock & cleaned up a bit, lower as is

C43AMG · 09-18-2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilfromPA

Good mileage but turn it back to stock in order to sell it. 6500 maybe 7 if stock & cleaned up a bit, lower as is

If he can get $4,500..he better take it.98' C43's are gonig for 8-9k.

AMGC · 09-19-2008, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C43AMG

If he can get $4,500..he better take it.98' C43's are gonig for 8-9k.

if he got even 4k hed be lucky. exterior looks looks likes its got 200k and treated badly. if you got the stock **** put it back on. those rotors are completely unnecessary and pointless on a c230, just wears the pads down fast so put the stock ones back on

w202305 · 09-19-2008, 01:02 AM

yes allof you are right it was repainted ans the rear lip is f**k up need new one the wheels are not the best thing the best thing i think is to keep the car and just get a new car what i plan for my car is to lower it repainted silver stagger rims new customs chrome grill and just have the car as a toy

what im thinking about getting is the 2008 BMW 328
personally i think BMW engines are better than MB engines
my dad has the e38 and that car has 213000 miles and still runs like new and evrything works fine and the engine still has the same power as when the car had 13000 miles

$tallion · 09-21-2008, 12:02 PM

You'll find someone who will take it. My old Boss took a look at mine and sold himself! All I did was drive it right around em (slow) and kept it lookn right and One day he said "You wana get rid of that car you come see me now heard me" I thought to myself this southern **** thinks he's smart and gonna out negotiate me.

What I do is always Hold Price and HOLD! Just like a card game sometimes I gotta Bluff to win a pot cause odds are against me But I Use the Odds to Get me to do it! BLuff In other words get a price that works for selling the car and you the profiteer-Ya Heard Me!

Put a Sign On he Back window After returning the car back to stock everything including the rotors ( whata waste of money why did you do that?)
Have it detailed since you have no apreciation for MB & think that BMW is the car GOD APeal Is Money!!! have it detailed at a MB Dealer then do the lube oil filter deal make sure the ***** is ready to hit-Ya Heard Me!

Bet You get more than you anticipated in the begining BUT YOU GOTTA PUT SOME WORK INTO IT AND MONEY OUT DA POCKET KID! THis is why MB is for the RICH YA HEARD you wana play cheap scape than Let it go and don't come back...HIt it and quit just like a female...spending money on aftermarket rotors MAYNE go get that ***** detailed at the dealer and set it stock with a window sign...

Make sure you come up with a HOLDING price that will work on both side's and do me a favor Don't buy another MB...If you don't Know how to play than stay out game-Ya heard Me!

Lata

PhilfromPA · 09-21-2008, 02:32 PM

^ wow I hope that was meant mostly as a joke

w202305 · 09-21-2008, 03:39 PM

nice post grow up and im happy tat u have so much money that ur a restauran hustler i dont take good care of the car never did all i ask for in this thread was ask for the opinion of ppl and what they Thought about my car but but if u wanna star talking **** and insulting me idk who u are and i dont really give a **** about u if u gonna keep saying **** tell me where i can meet u .

$tallion · 09-21-2008, 06:53 PM

62 n johnson big Tymes come see me

$tallion · 09-21-2008, 06:56 PM

Told you about your car homie and you should really take two steps back. I'm sure you've been told the truth hurts well recongnize that this is just one of them times and you should really keep ya mouth shut could this could turn into reality and very sorry before you evern knew it..

ps simply spoken

ohlord · 09-21-2008, 09:24 PM

down guys,no sense in getting beaten up more than the car already is

Sell off the rims if you have the oem to reinstall,list it for 5g and hope to get 4.It needs work.If the engine was as well taken of as the rest of the car,it needs plenty of work.Cut your losses and run.

JDoggery · 09-21-2008, 09:59 PM

part it back to stock. sell parts on forums or ebay.

ddtham · 09-22-2008, 02:11 PM

I am having a hard time believing that having a C280 means being rich.

To the OP: why do you want to sell it? your engine at 42K miles has the potential to last until at least 180K without overhaul (of course if it's regularly maintained).

Mine has 166K now, and it has a special space in the garage

I was actually offered 5000 for it, but what can I buy for 5000 nowadays??

If you do want to sell it, take it back to stock, don't worry about the rotors if you have stock wheels, sell your mods and buy S600 grille.

Good luck!

$tallion · 09-23-2008, 12:06 AM

Did dude paint that too! Spray dat B with that bed liner spray that bottom panel before the street at each side that would bring that back drop it! drop that car 2 inchs and paint the brake calipers then have it detailed and lubed thats what i would do maybe even have somebody wet sand and reapply the same color paint cause its obvious why

Lata

Eurosport · 09-23-2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $tallion

You'll find someone who will take it. My old Boss took a look at mine and sold himself! All I did was drive it right around em (slow) and kept it lookn right and One day he said "You wana get rid of that car you come see me now heard me" I thought to myself this southern **** thinks he's smart and gonna out negotiate me.

What I do is always Hold Price and HOLD! Just like a card game sometimes I gotta Bluff to win a pot cause odds are against me But I Use the Odds to Get me to do it! BLuff In other words get a price that works for selling the car and you the profiteer-Ya Heard Me!

Put a Sign On he Back window After returning the car back to stock everything including the rotors ( whata waste of money why did you do that?)
Have it detailed since you have no apreciation for MB & think that BMW is the car GOD APeal Is Money!!! have it detailed at a MB Dealer then do the lube oil filter deal make sure the ***** is ready to hit-Ya Heard Me!

Bet You get more than you anticipated in the begining BUT YOU GOTTA PUT SOME WORK INTO IT AND MONEY OUT DA POCKET KID! THis is why MB is for the RICH YA HEARD you wana play cheap scape than Let it go and don't come back...HIt it and quit just like a female...spending money on aftermarket rotors MAYNE go get that ***** detailed at the dealer and set it stock with a window sign...

Make sure you come up with a HOLDING price that will work on both side's and do me a favor Don't buy another MB...If you don't Know how to play than stay out game-Ya heard Me!

Lata

says big balla rollin in da 1997 c280 yaaa heard?

mb is for the rich you say? lmao
then another post you make

Quote:

If I had the money
I'd switch everything i had on my 97 to yours its very nice and priced correctly too

sorry dude broke

w202305 · 10-03-2008, 05:53 PM

after all ur opinions i decided to repaint my car silver and the roof black get new sttager rims lower the car and change the interrior, get new grill new tail lights well im going to be working in this car for the next 6 months

sleewell · 10-03-2008, 06:52 PM

how does a 99 only have 42,000 miles? was it stored for periods of time or what? why is the 0 so unlevel with the rest of the C23??

PhilfromPA · 10-04-2008, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleewell

why is the 0 so unlevel with the rest of the C23??

prob the blur he used on the plate

Sounds like a lot of work ($$$), should go for something wild if going through the hassle of painting it, although that palladium silver on the new c's is nice...

take pics of the process if you decide to do it

w202305 · 10-04-2008, 10:19 AM

all the process will be documented... this project isgoing to take time and $$$ but will be done

Logic · 10-04-2008, 06:37 PM

best thing is to put a forsale sign on there and see what kind of offers you get . you might find some one willing to give you a good price. 8k is a little high for your car and its not even a sport or c43 but maybe some one out there will pay what you want ...

09-18-2008, 10:15 AM	#1
w202305 Almost a Member! Join Date: May 2008 Location: miami Posts: 54	how much can i sell my car for ?? i have a c230 kompressor 1999 with 42000 miles original miles carbonfiber hood 18'' inch rims with new tires new brakes cross drill and slotted break rotors new corner lights etc. in kbb the price is about 8000 but with all those things maybe 9000 what do you guys think? Last edited by w202305; 09-18-2008 at 10:18 AM.

09-18-2008, 11:13 AM	#2
amdeutsch Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: www.Traben-Trarbach.de Posts: 10,316	Mods usually don't add value. In some cases they even lower it. __________________

09-18-2008, 03:01 PM	#4
AMGC Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: MA Posts: 150	yeah i agree looking the way it does youd be lucky to get 6k. __________________ 1996 C36 ///AMG Tinted, avantgarde, euro headlights & corners, HIDs, smoked LED tails, Rieger window spoiler, AMG pedal kit, AMG stem caps(woo!), interior mods, carbon fibered bay covers, eibachs, Brabus V's, W210 LED mirrors, CF gruppeM intake, many mods to come... 1986 2.3-16 Cosworth 5 speed Monos, Momo, Euros, smoked crap, !Need seats pref. Sportlines! also many mods to come...(whoosh)

09-21-2008, 12:02 PM	#9
$tallion Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beverly Hills, Fla Posts: 31	Go Back Stock Sell it yourself without ads-Apeal Is Money! You'll find someone who will take it. My old Boss took a look at mine and sold himself! All I did was drive it right around em (slow) and kept it lookn right and One day he said "You wana get rid of that car you come see me now heard me" I thought to myself this southern ** thinks he's smart and gonna out negotiate me. What I do is always Hold Price and HOLD! Just like a card game sometimes I gotta Bluff to win a pot cause odds are against me But I Use the Odds to Get me to do it! BLuff In other words get a price that works for selling the car and you the profiteer-Ya Heard Me! Put a Sign On he Back window After returning the car back to stock everything including the rotors ( whata waste of money why did you do that?) Have it detailed since you have no apreciation for MB & think that BMW is the car GOD APeal Is Money!!! have it detailed at a MB Dealer then do the lube oil filter deal make sure the * is ready to hit-Ya Heard Me! Bet You get more than you anticipated in the begining BUT YOU GOTTA PUT SOME WORK INTO IT AND MONEY OUT DA POCKET KID! THis is why MB is for the RICH YA HEARD you wana play cheap scape than Let it go and don't come back...HIt it and quit just like a female...spending money on aftermarket rotors MAYNE go get that *** detailed at the dealer and set it stock with a window sign... Make sure you come up with a HOLDING price that will work on both side's and do me a favor Don't buy another MB...If you don't Know how to play than stay out game-Ya heard Me! Lata __________________ John Boy Last edited by $tallion; 09-21-2008 at 12:05 PM.

09-21-2008, 02:32 PM	#10
PhilfromPA Almost a Member! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 65	^ wow I hope that was meant mostly as a joke Last edited by PhilfromPA; 09-21-2008 at 02:34 PM.

09-18-2008, 11:55 AM	#3
xvvvz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 302	Anything can happen if you find the right buyer who happens to like what you have done and/or doesn't know how to value a car. With that said, and I am not trying to offend you (also, it is tough to judge by the pictures so maybe I am not getting a good representation) but the car appears to have many issues that are going to affect its "curb appeal." The first thing is the paint. It looks like it has been repainted - and repainted poorly. The screwed up c230 on the trunk and the odd center emblem jump out. The rocker panels and seams do not look good either. The grille really cheapens the car's look in my opinion. I don't think most people would find your wheels to be an upgrade in visual terms and the fact you have not lowered the car after the wheel upgrade makes it look odd. Again though, the paint job just jumps out and makes me think of a car that has had a hard life and might be a rebuilder. A prospective buyer is going to run a Carfax. Are there any skeleton's in the closet? I know the 42k mileage probably seems like it should be quite a draw but other things overshadow that. You also have to consider that people have many other C's that they can buy which are in pristine condition and literally were driven by little old ladies. Your car looks a bit "ridden hard and put away wet" compared to those. I mention these things so that you will consider pricing it to sell and thus get it sold versus trying to swing for the fences with a high price that means it is going to sit around for a long time.

09-18-2008, 09:49 PM	#5
PhilfromPA Almost a Member! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 65	Good mileage but turn it back to stock in order to sell it. 6500 maybe 7 if stock & cleaned up a bit, lower as is

09-19-2008, 01:02 AM	#8
w202305 Almost a Member! Join Date: May 2008 Location: miami Posts: 54	yes allof you are right it was repainted ans the rear lip is f**k up need new one the wheels are not the best thing the best thing i think is to keep the car and just get a new car what i plan for my car is to lower it repainted silver stagger rims new customs chrome grill and just have the car as a toy what im thinking about getting is the 2008 BMW 328 personally i think BMW engines are better than MB engines my dad has the e38 and that car has 213000 miles and still runs like new and evrything works fine and the engine still has the same power as when the car had 13000 miles

09-21-2008, 03:39 PM	#11
w202305 Almost a Member! Join Date: May 2008 Location: miami Posts: 54	nice post grow up and im happy tat u have so much money that ur a restauran hustler i dont take good care of the car never did all i ask for in this thread was ask for the opinion of ppl and what they Thought about my car but but if u wanna star talking ** and insulting me idk who u are and i dont really give a about u if u gonna keep saying ** tell me where i can meet u .

09-21-2008, 06:53 PM	#12
$tallion Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beverly Hills, Fla Posts: 31	Hollywood 62 n johnson big Tymes come see me __________________ John Boy

09-21-2008, 06:56 PM	#13
$tallion Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beverly Hills, Fla Posts: 31	Yea and I Told you about your car homie and you should really take two steps back. I'm sure you've been told the truth hurts well recongnize that this is just one of them times and you should really keep ya mouth shut could this could turn into reality and very sorry before you evern knew it.. ps simply spoken __________________ John Boy

09-21-2008, 09:24 PM	#14
ohlord MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: north of seattle Posts: 3,461	Calm down guys,no sense in getting beaten up more than the car already is Sell off the rims if you have the oem to reinstall,list it for 5g and hope to get 4.It needs work.If the engine was as well taken of as the rest of the car,it needs plenty of work.Cut your losses and run. __________________ "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over." ohlord

09-21-2008, 09:59 PM	#15
JDoggery Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bay Area/ Sacto Posts: 207	part it back to stock. sell parts on forums or ebay.

09-22-2008, 02:11 PM	#16
ddtham Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Several Places Posts: 88	I am having a hard time believing that having a C280 means being rich. To the OP: why do you want to sell it? your engine at 42K miles has the potential to last until at least 180K without overhaul (of course if it's regularly maintained). Mine has 166K now, and it has a special space in the garage I was actually offered 5000 for it, but what can I buy for 5000 nowadays?? If you do want to sell it, take it back to stock, don't worry about the rotors if you have stock wheels, sell your mods and buy S600 grille. Good luck! __________________ 2003 E500 Sport Silver/Ash Pano 2002 C32 AMG Silver/Charcoal 1998 M3 Silver/Grey 4dr 1997 C280 Sport Silver/Grey 1995 E320 Sportline Pearl White/Black Full Wald Last edited by ddtham; 09-23-2008 at 03:14 PM.

09-23-2008, 12:06 AM	#17
$tallion Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beverly Hills, Fla Posts: 31	That bottom Rocker Panel Did dude paint that too! Spray dat B with that bed liner spray that bottom panel before the street at each side that would bring that back drop it! drop that car 2 inchs and paint the brake calipers then have it detailed and lubed thats what i would do maybe even have somebody wet sand and reapply the same color paint cause its obvious why Lata __________________ John Boy

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10-03-2008, 05:53 PM	#19
w202305 Almost a Member! Join Date: May 2008 Location: miami Posts: 54	after all ur opinions i decided to repaint my car silver and the roof black get new sttager rims lower the car and change the interrior, get new grill new tail lights well im going to be working in this car for the next 6 months

10-03-2008, 06:52 PM	#20
sleewell Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 297	how does a 99 only have 42,000 miles? was it stored for periods of time or what? why is the 0 so unlevel with the rest of the C23??

10-04-2008, 10:19 AM	#22
w202305 Almost a Member! Join Date: May 2008 Location: miami Posts: 54	all the process will be documented... this project isgoing to take time and $$$ but will be done

10-04-2008, 06:37 PM	#23
Logic Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 9	best thing is to put a forsale sign on there and see what kind of offers you get . you might find some one willing to give you a good price. 8k is a little high for your car and its not even a sport or c43 but maybe some one out there will pay what you want ...