W124 E36 AMG estate relisted

[Biglips]

Whilst the car might be rare in terms of physical numbers produced, this does not necessarily translate into increased value. Lots of cars have been produced in very limited numbers but it takes more than just limited production volumes to increase value.
AMG does not really have much pedigree from that era in terms of pedigree or motorsport involvement for these cars which would uplift value. Furthermore, the Estate tends to have a more utilitarian outlook/image which deflates rather than increases value. If he was really offered £8.5K for it , he was a fool not to take it.

I agree that rare does not always equal expensive and that the estates are not as sexy as the coupes or cabs which is reflected in the AMG production numbers. However, if you are in the Market for a petrol 124 estate wouldn't you prefer one with an AMG engine? Would you not pay a premium for that? The size of that premium is the debate and will be a decision for the individual. Fuel economy (or lack of..) will put many off, but they will seek out a diesel.

 

[scillyisles1]

Back in 95 when I was deciding whether to order a custom built E36 Cabriolet or E320 Sportline Cab - I added up the pros and cons (for me) of the two cars and came to the conclusion that the E36 had too many compromises that made the E320 Cab better for me. At that time, the car I was part exchanging was an extremely high spec W124 E320 Individual Sportline Estate which again was built specially for me.
Looking at this E36 estate - yes I would pay a premium for it over say a similarly specced E320 estate but not the big premium that this seller is expecting. Whilst there may have only been 7 E36 estates produced what counts here is demand and supply. If it was a cab or a coupe then demand would be higher and therefore a bigger premium justified. Unfortunately fast estates are not that desireable or glamourous.

 

[jaymanek]

wasnt there a guy that bought one for peanuts on here?!

 

[Charles Morgan]

Yes - the chap who did the driving events, alas his handle escapes me - a higher miler rescued from the scrappage scheme.

I love high spec fast estates, I just wish they had done a W124 500e estate, that would have been something very special. However, I am very happy with the e320 and wouldn't really get too excited about paying a premium for this.

 

[jaymanek]

there was a W124 500E estate on ebay.de recently... what a car.. perfect for the school run!
Obviously a conversion from a 320...

I bid up to around 10K but it went for closer to 15K IIRC.

 

[mattc]

Yes - the chap who did the driving events, alas his handle escapes me - a higher miler rescued from the scrappage scheme.

I love high spec fast estates, I just wish they had done a W124 500e estate, that would have been something very special. However, I am very happy with the e320 and wouldn't really get too excited about paying a premium for this.

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/gene...quired-value-unusual-car-w124-e36-estate.html

verysideways is the chap

 

[d w124]

there was a W124 500E estate on ebay.de recently... what a car.. perfect for the school run!
Obviously a conversion from a 320...
I bid up to around 10K but it went for closer to 15K IIRC.

That started as 300te-24 and even at 15k the reserve was not met

 

[Biglips]

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/gene...quired-value-unusual-car-w124-e36-estate.html

verysideways is the chap

I bought it off Pete ( verysideways) also for peanuts but mine is a slightly different proposition as it is a high miler. It is wearing the miles well though!

 

[Niks]

Tom, I love your E36 Estate, I still cant get over how it drove that day with all those miles on it!

 

[tali]

I can imagine in 20 years members looking at this thread thinking how they dismissed a very rare E36 as overpriced - and weep at the mega money it achieved

 

[Biglips]

Tom, I love your E36 Estate, I still cant get over how it drove that day with all those miles on it!

Even better now that the front suspension top mounts have been replaced and it no longer squeaks! I have also started cleaning the engine bay after seeing your pristine one....

 

[abecketts]

seller also has a E320 estate on ebay but no pictures and a E320 coupe in plain red on the classic car section. Coupe looks in good nick, so i'm assuming he's a trader?

 

[dinoy]

seller also has a E320 estate on ebay but no pictures and a E320 coupe in plain red on the classic car section. Coupe looks in good nick, so i'm assuming he's a trader?

he is semi trader he has a collection of 15 sec which he was buying on ebay years ago and paid big money sometimes.

i wonder how much the e36 cost him??

 

[top coupe]

AMG made less than 200 E36s in total, and in right hand drive the numbers were:
24 coupés
14 cabriolets
12 saloons
7 estates

I have the chassis numbers of five E36 estates that are on the road in the UK at the moment, one of them being mine

Not one of them has the AMG body kit fitted from the factory or retro fitted.

I thought the number of estates was twelve but if im wrong then ive only got two more to find !

 

[merkyworld]

Way over priced isn't it?

 

[abecketts]

vehicle had 3 offers from the optimistic £1250 to £4500 which is getting near the mark, all by the same bidder, would that be someone on here?

 

[trapperjohn]

Not me, sadly.

 

[MrSchumi]

I have the chassis numbers of five E36 estates that are on the road in the UK at the moment, one of them being mine

Not one of them has the AMG body kit fitted from the factory or retro fitted.

I thought the number of estates was twelve but if im wrong then ive only got two more to find !

Hi There
I'm looking at a W124 E36 at the moment. Do you know what the chassis number should start or end with as i believe they are slightly different to the merc number?

Many Thanks

 

[dinoy]

vehicle had 3 offers from the optimistic £1250 to £4500 which is getting near the mark, all by the same bidder, would that be someone on here?

yes it was me