[W126 Coupe] I'm may be getting screwed, I need help in establishing value on my SEC for insurance claim

[Mike R.]

You HAVE to get a professional appraisal. The insurance company will not
believe anything else. I got double their initial offer for my '82 300D
because of the appraisal. Use the yellow pages to find one in your area then
ask what they know about a 126. It will likely cost you between $200 and
$300 for the appraisal and will be worth every penny.
 
Mike
 
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Doug Gavin
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 6:07 PM
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: [W126 Coupe] I'm may be getting screwed, I need help in
establishing value on my SEC for insurance claim
 
Hi All, I need some help please ASAP. I was clobbered in my '90 SEC last
Thursday by a Toyota Tundra full size pick up. My car was nearly perfect
with 94K miles. The other driver was 100% at fault and his insurance takes
full liability on his part. The left side took the hit and sent me
sideswiping a telephone pole.

Here is my problem. The insurance company has put a value of $7800 on the
car. The car is repairable but it will be close to the $7800 and they may
want to total the car. I want it repaired as it is mostly sheet metal
damage. Can any or all of you provide me with recent sales of or
advertisements of '90 or '91 SECs that can establish the true value of this
fine car? 

NADA Classic, Collectible Exotic etc places the value on an '89 for high
value at $14,300  I'm not unreasonable but I can not imagine finding a '90
near perfect (in every respect) 94K mileage car for $7800. Pleas help me out
and gather substantiation for me or suggest sources other than e bay or
Hemmings to present to the insurance adjuster on Friday afternoon. Thank you


Doug in Houston
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