Re: [diesel_mercedes] $7,600 Offer from Insurance 1982 MB 300 CD turbo coupe

Chip,

Here is nadaguides.com price for your car in the Houston area. Kelley Blue Book does not go back to '82 and Black Book requires a subscription. I would challenge where they got the number and hold out for at least "Average Retail". Of course it is your business, and if you can live with their offer then OK (insurance companies are a PIA to deal with!) but this will give you an idea.

Mark in Texas



On 10/8/2013 6:06 PM, czulli@gmail.com wrote:
 

Well, here is the number guys.  It's three times what I paid for the car.  Probably more money than I put in it over the last 6 years.  


But, it's a first offer number to settle up on the theft.  Any thoughts?  Do I counter offer on the settlement?  Who's done this before.

Thanks for the help.

Chip
Carless in Houston

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RE: Re: [diesel_mercedes] $7,600 Offer from Insurance 1982 MB 300 CD turbo coupe

 

 Dean,


I think what I would say is that is was completely original, no rust, no dents, never painted, never accessorized.

In addition I just completed work on the interior that brought that part back to like new condition.  163,000 miles,two owners ect.


I'd take it back in a minute and tell them to keep the money.  


Just my thinking...but I'll need to deliver in a couple of days.


Chip

Houston  



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I would be grateful, that sounds like an amazing offer.  Yes I have done this before.


What would you say to them in your counter offer?  Would you say  " It's three times what I paid for the car.  Probably more money than I put in it over the last 6 years."  And then give them a lesser number?


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'86 300SDL
'83 300D
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Cornelius, Oregon
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] $7,600 Offer from Insurance 1982 MB 300 CD turbo coupe

 


I would be grateful, that sounds like an amazing offer.  Yes I have done this before.


What would you say to them in your counter offer?  Would you say  " It's three times what I paid for the car.  Probably more money than I put in it over the last 6 years."  And then give them a lesser number?


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'86 300SDL
'83 300D
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Cornelius, Oregon
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[diesel_mercedes] $7,600 Offer from Insurance 1982 MB 300 CD turbo coupe

 

Well, here is the number guys.  It's three times what I paid for the car.  Probably more money than I put in it over the last 6 years.  


But, it's a first offer number to settle up on the theft.  Any thoughts?  Do I counter offer on the settlement?  Who's done this before.

Thanks for the help.

Chip
Carless in Houston

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