[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 64, Issue 11

[john dunne]

I'd be thrilled to get $4000.00 for my less than minty '91 but no luck  
so far and may just end up turning it in on trade just to be done with  
it all  so can understand your frustration
john dunne
On Nov 12, 2009, at 12:15 PM, mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com wrote:


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>   1. Re: I'm may be getting screwed,	I need help in establishing

>      value on my 	SEC for insurance claim (Mike R.)

>   2. Re: I'm may be getting screwed,	I need help in establishing

>      value on my 	SEC for insurance claim (Barry Corno)

>   3. Re: I'm may be getting screwed,	I need help in establishing

>      value on my 	SEC for insurance claim (Richard & Nancy Diefenbach)

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> From: "Mike R." <mramay at att.biz>

> Date: November 11, 2009 10:40:04 PM EST

> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] I'm may be getting screwed, I need help in  

> establishing value on my SEC for insurance claim

> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>

>

> 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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>

> From: "Barry Corno" <bc at unitedsalad.com>

> Date: November 12, 2009 6:57:41 AM EST

> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] I'm may be getting screwed, I need help in  

> establishing value on my SEC for insurance claim

> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>

>

> I agree with Mike. I had my ’83 380 appraised 4 months ago with 576  

> K on it.

>     It has new paint within the last 4 years.

>     New interior, rebuilt upper engine, transmission freshly done

> The number was    $ 14.500

>

> B.C.

>

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> From:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com 

> ]On Behalf Of Mike R.

> Sent:Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:40 PM

> To:'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'

> Subject:Re: [W126 Coupe] I'm may be getting screwed,I need help in  

> establishing value on my SEC for insurance claim

>

> 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 inHouston

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>

> From: "Richard & Nancy Diefenbach" <diefenbach at kingcon.com>

> Date: November 12, 2009 10:23:52 AM EST

> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] I'm may be getting screwed, I need help in  

> establishing value on my SEC for insurance claim

> Reply-To: Richard & Nancy Diefenbach <diefenbach at kingcon.com>,  

> Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>

>

> I was really sorry to hear about Doug's mishap.  Good thing he  

> wasn't injured.  The lesson to be learned here is to get your  

> appraisal before your car is damaged or stolen.  Then ask your  

> insurance company to insure for theStated Value, not the Cash  

> Value.  It costs more but your car may be worth it.

>

> Dick

> Danville, VT

>

> 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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