russ

way to go! nice little econo car.

who the hell would want a 500e when they have 100 horses?
just kidding, the line starts right behind me.

didn't they fill up your tank??
most times when you buy a new car in the u.s. you get your first tank of gas free.


also do your fogs stay on with high beams [in europe]??

peter

Fogs are just completely switchable on/off, and they stay on with high beams

No full tank :( , I think someone at the press office mentioned to the dealer I'd won the car, and they did a pretty sloppy PDI. oh well.

Weird how you guys call a small car an 'econo' car.. in Europe many of our small cars are some of the best engineered, and best to drive, around... you'd never get away with calling them 'econo' cars ;) :D

no offense intended...

i guess [to me] an econo car, is like a 'mini' type car that gets over 40 mpg.

peter

500E for sale
 

Pentoman, I know you're looking for a UK 500E. In the current (March 2003) edition of Mercedes Enthusiast is the following private ad (I have nothing to do with it, have not seen the car, don't know the seller &c, &c):

500E, 1993, limited edition. LHD, 326 bhp, Bornite metallic. This rare car is in immaculate and faultless condition. Full leather interior, all extras inc. Sigma cat 1 alarm and Becker sound system. Brand new Michelin Pilot tyres, 138,000 miles with FMBSH. Recent major service undertaken. Offered with tax, MOT and cherished plate 'K500 AAS'. New 500SL arriving soon. An appreciating asset and future classic. Prompt sale required. £10,950 ovno. Tel: 020 8890 5912 or 07860 223 649. Middlesex.

Sounds interesting.

Thanks JJR that's very helpful, as 500E supplies just seem to be running dry in the UK. It's the right colour and spec, only issue is, it's done almost double the mileage of my current Merc, and though that's no problem to a 500E, it doesn't quite feel right to go from a 75,000 mile car to a 138,000 mile car while investing £10,000.

BUT, if I can sell my SEAT quick enough, I will go and look at this car and see how it fares at that mileage.


thanks again

Russ

I'd be wary of a mileage that high, too.

Russ,

Great looking car!! I drove a SEAT a few years ago throughout Spain and loved it.

Did you notice the steering wheel is on the wrong side? :D