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

[Richard & Nancy Diefenbach]

Another thought on getting some numbers for the value of your '90 SEC is to contact John Olsen at the SL Marketletter. email is office at slmarket.com  and phone in Minneapolis is 612-377-0155.  Besides SL's John also advertises other models and it is where I found my '87 SEC.

Dick
Danville, VT


  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

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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)


    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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