Unhappily, my lifetime car, the ‘95 E300D, apparently lost its oil pump New Year’s Eve while a relative had borrowed it. It was run for a bit to get to an off-ramp on I-80. It made serious rotating parts noises from the engine when I went out to see if I could get it started, showed no oil pressure on the gauge though the sump was full, and it appears the engine is trash. The car is in good shape otherwise, transmission operates as it should and it’s been maintained regularly. Just had the windshield replaced and has new sun roof lifting arms. Just reached 150K mileage. Extra set of wheels.

I’m in northern New Jersey. Does anyone know of any Mercedes recyclers who might be interested in the car for its parts value? I’d hate to trash it, but am uninterested in pulling parts off it piecemeal myself to sell and I need to move it from the garage where it was dropped and would rather not have it towed home only to be towed away.

Any leads would be most appreciated.

Regards,
Tom