eBay 500E

[500E]

Saw this on Autotrader a while ago, now on ebay:

Benz 500E

 

[Ian B Walker]

Needs a grand spending on it to bring it to A1 condition? Wonders where it should be spent, no pics of engine or interior which is a little off putting.

 

[KLP 92]

I'm actually looking for one of these. Not in a rush for one, but if a nice one comes along at a good price may just be tempted!

Not sure why its a limited edition though. Doesn't state what needs doing or what mileage its covered!

 

[janner]

I think the Limited Editions where the last few made. Colour coded bottom half and different wheels?
Doesn't look that cheap for one needing a grand (usually read several grand!) spending.

 

[KLP 92]

Just got an email back from the seller:


"The car has some Service history but is not complete it has done 225,000 kilometers,has been well looked after has no rust and does not use any oil, and has perfect oil pressure. The interior is perfect and is light grey leather.It has all the usual extras including heated seats but does not have rear blinds. It also comes with the original wheels if required,it is 1992, they were all LHD and this is the one road tested, I have copies of the reports it is also one of only 150 made for the UK market, the £1000 would pay for 2 small,door opening type dents, no paint work required, also one chip on wheel arch, and a new reverse gear band. Dave"

 

[Ian B Walker]

and a new reverse gear band.

Now the story unfolds. Means gearbox out strip and repair. Costs, as Janner says, several grand.

 

[ADY1983]

That does seem a bit expensive, and a very brief description, I don't know why people don't spend a bit more time on there desciption, photos etc.
Nav have you thought about a Twin Turbo 300E?

 

[KLP 92]

I've seen 100k 500E sell for £5-7k before, and none in need of serious money spent!

Rather have gone to Germany and picked up this one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4636852916&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

 

[stats007]

If you're looking for a 'perfect' car a gentleman from the MBOC is selling his 500E - claims to be everything but Concours.

 

[janner]

E60 is the way to go...

 

[500E]

E60 is the way to go...

There was one for sale at the Hairpin Company a while back, E60 Limited, beautiful car with low miles...but at £22000 I wouldnt touch it with a bargepole!!

 

[janner]

E60 Limited...£22000 I wouldnt touch it with a bargepole!!

You could get a nice SL60 for that.

E60s are more common (and cheaper) in Germany.

 

[KLP 92]

You could get a nice SL60 for that.

E60s are more common (and cheaper) in Germany.

I've been fortunate enough to drive an E60 and SL60. The E60 drives/handles alot better, alot more fun to drive.

And its the ultimate Q car, to the normal eye, looks like a normal W124 but with all that power

Its on my list of future cars, i will buy one, just a matter of when.

 

[Ian B Walker]

Its on my list of future cars, i will buy one, just a matter of when.

Join the queue, one to drool over

 

[ADY1983]

Join the queue, one to drool over

Ian is that not on your list of sticking huge engines in normal cars? , you could make your own

 

[Ian B Walker]

Ian is that not on your list of sticking huge engines in normal cars? , you could make your own

Time, Give me time. Got a 190 to finnish first

 

[500E]

Funny theres a talk about 500E's, just saw one today. Silver 500E, L reg - think Vlad was selling it a while back. Same one, I got a chance to talk to the owner, he got it yesterday and it certainly looks good!