the only one with
stainless panels is my kdss-17a which also has the stainless tub, that's the one i had shipped via "u crate it' from boston.
the one i would sell would be a kds-17a with reg color panels and i will sell for what i paid for it.
my friend jim the trucker usually ships for me when i buy long distance. he usually charges anywhere from 150 to 200 bucks to ship a dishwasher. def a better price than "u crate it".
there are a lot of old kitchenaids out there, i would suggest scanning craigs list and e bay. i just bought a kd-14 off e bay for a buck!
i would also suggest using jim to pick it up for you. that way you can search all over the country.
i like the 17 and older series as they have the single hydrosweep. i never was impressed or turned on by the 18's and above that added that second spray arm under the top rack, although i have an 18, 2-19's, a 21, and a 23.
a lot of people like the later models better and there are plenty still around. the older one's are abit harder to find, that's why i grab every 17 and older i can find. have a guy here in cinti with a 10 and 12 i will prob get when i can save the money, i am 'dishwasher poor" at the moment.
but i do have an extra 17-a, providing i do buy the one this week from the guy here in town. i did offer it to a fellow member but not sure what the answer will be. if he doesn't want it it will still be up for grabs.
parts are still out there too i will add, pump seals are pretty easy to find, even for the older models. and when it's a hobart kitchenaid that's all i ever have to replace. most of my machines, including my 2 kd-12's from circa 1957 still have the original pump seal and don't leak!
this site is kitchanaid heaven! i started a little over a year ago and now have 33 dishwashers, over 20 kitchanaids, some were given to me, some bought for 50 bucks, a few for a buck on e bay. shipping is critical, that's why jim is a life saver to me. found him thru a friend on this site, he's cheap, he does a great job! and he's usually quick! i have his number and e mail.
have fun!