There is a 94 in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, 103k mi,asking 28.5 ph# 585-352-5384. If you are interested after you talk to them I might be able to take a look.

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John
92 500e, 85k, silver/gray,all stock.
96 Club Wagon,Hypertech chipped( College Hauler)
97 320 SL 50k
1980 BMW e21 323 Baur conv.
1990 300GE 99k

It's true. I found 2 500E's at $7,995.

One is 'not running'. The other has 325k Miles!!!

:-)

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$8k plus a new $19-$24k (lower engine #'s) 6.0 liter engine from Renntech could be a "interesting" collectable if the rest of the cars condition is not to weathered.

I wish I had some spare money to burn!

Hi Dave-

If you'd like a nice Starmark 1994 E500 Black Pearl w/ CD stacker and 45K on the odo, call my sales guy: Ed Keller at Rusnak Mercedes in Pasadena, CA. 626-229-2527.

I believe that the Starmark warranty is worth every penny as it automatically covers all major mechanicals and has no deductible for 12 mos (and can be extended to 36/ 100k).

re: PPI inspections, I'm not familar with any specific reputable companies (companies that stand behind thier PPI with a $$ and expiration term...)...but you may post an inquiry here and see what comes up.

If you are interested in the one that Ed Keller has a line on...you may wish to ask to examine records via a MBNET inquiry- - that will provide data on all the fact authorized service/repair history on the car...

I'm thinking that you'll be able to pick up this one at about $35K+tax+extended warranty+delivery/ maybe even negotiate for $38K out the door. (pull up kelly blue book and edmunds for current market pricing data for nego clout). I'm imagine that $38k for an as new '94 with a 3yr/100K MB warranty is a nice deal.

let us know what you decide & good luck
-fad

See rollcall!

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TOME HE HE soory to bust your EGO. But my 18s dont have rough ride. I didn't bend any wheels. Infact having more contact patch on the ground is safer. ? inst it !

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500E Sold
2006 Mini Cooper S
Modified,pulley,injectors,suspension
2009 E350 Sport AMG package

Does this car look like the back end is sagging to you guys??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=598777952

kinda looks that way, but might easily be explained by a wide-angle lense (e.g., anything less than 50mm focal length which is likely in a cheap digital camera).

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RJ
'92 500E
'75 Triumph TR 6

Before I jacked her up and put her on blocks in my garage, I borrowed a friend's Benz with 8.5JX18 AMG Mono's running Z rated 265/45 Michelins and swapped them out on my ride.

I took her out for a permagrin spin. I will admit that the ASR light lit up a lot less often than the stock 16s. It also felt like I was riding on the rims. I see a lot of 18 inch set-ups for sale with short miles on them. When I call to inquire why for sale, I get a lot of UMMMS and ERRRS and AHHHHS for answers. I think that the truth of the matter is that their EGO wanted the 18s but their asses couldn't handle the rough ride.

Tom

OBTW - You still got that CD? And, If you do, does your deal include the mounting bracket and will it "plug" into my my existing radio without modification?

Nice looking car on ebay BUT... buyer beware with Daniel Schmitt & Company. Some of my Porsche buddies have had bad experiences with them. Check out this article before you send them any of your hard-earned money!

http://www.riverfronttimes.com/issues/2001-08-08/shortcuts.html/1/index.html

Randy
'94 E500

Hi Tom. sorry I sold it a while back. I have all the Factory Phone if your interested in that. Well I think Tires and the quality of htem have alot to do with it. I love my Mich Pilot Sports. The car has a smooth ride. I mean sure if you hit a dip or uneveness in the roadway. Your going to fell more. But I like more contact patch on the ground. I have a very Smooooth Ride. I think its from experimentation with didferent setups to come up with what I like. I admit 9.5 inch wheel in the back is a bit. I'm going to Shave my wheels. Next week. To bring the offset in. Cause I Still have some scrapping issues.

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500E Sold
2006 Mini Cooper S
Modified,pulley,injectors,suspension
2009 E350 Sport AMG package

Hi all,

I had some questions about the 2 500E's I mentioned that were $7,995. Here's what I have in my files:

The 1st:

http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=77675595&dealer_id=&certified=n&max_price=0&start_year=1992&end_year=1994&address=18434&search_type=&make=MB&model=MB500&min_price=10000&distance=any&advcd_on=n&advanced=n&car_year=1992&ac_afflt=none

1992 MERCEDES BENZ 500E, cost $80000 new, Mercedes/ PORSCHE colaboration, very rare, high miles, not running, $7995, (734)464-3992 LIVONIA

2nd:
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=77352237&dealer_id=191307&certified=n&max_price=0&start_year=1992&end_year=1994&address=18434&search_type=&make=MB&model=MB500&min_price=10000&distance=any&advcd_on=n&advanced=n&car_year=1992&ac_afflt=none

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 Series $7995

Stock Photo Shown




This Car's Details


Price $7995



Mileage 328962



Exterior Color Burgundy



Body Style Sedan



Doors Four Door



Engine 8 Cylinder



Trans. Automatic



Stereo AM/FM Stereo Tape



Fuel Type Gasoline



Drive Type 2 wheel drive - rear



Stock No. 1055



VIN WDBEA36E8NB760856




The CARFAX database contains a total of 5 vehicle history records on this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E (WDBEA36E8NB760856):


DATE
REPORTED ODOMETER
READING INFORMATION
SOURCE GENERAL
COMMENTS

08/21/1992 52 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bloomington, IL
Title #J7182341
Title issued
Registered as lease vehicle





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10/30/1992 3,500 Tennessee
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bloomington, IL
Title #45011678
Title or registration issued





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08/12/1997 245,459 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Streator, IL
Title #T7224301043
Title issued





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08/27/2001 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Chicago, IL
Title #T1239879006
Title or registration issued
Title issued
First lien reported





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09/27/2001 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Central Region
Listed as a dealer sale


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I don't know what it is with some guys (and gals(8^) wanting to change the appearance of this timeless classic to an Agressive Stance with oversized wheels.

Argueably, the absolute BEST automotive engineers in the world collaborated to build a 4 door Porsche sleeper hunter-killer.

The finished product was designed to allow the driver to traverse the planet without attracting the attention of every trooper looking to fill his/her quota or some kid in a souped up Mustang wanting to do the quarter mile with you at every traffic light. It also allowed the owner to be something like that jingle from the old Mounds Bar commercial: "Sometimes You feel like a Nut, Sometimes You Don't". When I don't feel like a "Nut", I drive subtly, starting off in second gear as the engineers allowed me to and climbing slow and steady to cruising speed. When I do feel like a "Nut", those same engineers allowed me the first gear along with the torque and suspension to quickly (screaming rubber and all) "drop the cloak" and unleash the beast and let her climb to the status of a "Fast Mover".

FDR once said: "Walk softly and carry a Big Sdick" Us fortunate owners of the 500E/E500 do not need to dress up our vehicles to the point of "Is that a banana in your pants pocket or are you just glad to see me" because we are satisfied with the knowledge that when we do decide to drop the cloak, anyone watching will know that we reallydo have a Big Sdick.

That is why it is taking me so long to find a 17X8.5J set of wheels for my ride. I want something that will look classy but not brassy and definately will not affect the satisfaction I get from "PermaGrin" when I do feel like a nut.

TOM

OBTW - Had I known that you had a working 10 disc CD, I would have sent a Limo for it. My wife's '92 Sportline had one and Benz had so much trouble with them that they dropped to the 6 disc the following year. The 10 disc player is/was a very rare option.

On another thread, you indicated a contact in Germany for the Headlights. When you are in touch with him, would you ask if he can get this steering wheel and for how much.

http://eris-car.de/cgi-bin/shop2/iboshop.cgi?showd1850!,2774002720,HALVSW

I emailed this company to ask if they ship to the States but never got a response.

TIA

Tom



I think you may have to cut & paste as the url may be too long. It is a Victor Sportline Wheel and includes the Airbag. Hopefully they will not want the core wheel back as i would not be willing to give it up in case the next owner wants a "virgin vehicle"

HE HE TOM. I guess to eaches own. I like hi performance. Just I know porsche did a great job. I like to have more contact patch on the ground. I race my car at the race track the ASR light barely came on. When I had my sotck 16's that all that thing did was come on. Sorry on the steering wheel. Im not everyones contact to Stuggart.






Guido.

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500E Sold
2006 Mini Cooper S
Modified,pulley,injectors,suspension
2009 E350 Sport AMG package