Faux e500 I did it and so can you
 

In case you've been considering taking the plunge.
Here are the part numbers and Approx DEALER prices.
I updated my 92 400e to resemble a 94 e500
Mine was financed my an insurance mishap. I just paid the diff.

Front Bumper Cover 94 e500
124-880-47-70 - $1200 (actually this is the entire KIT you really only need the cover at $900)
L/R Fog Lights in bumper 94 e500
129-820-01-56 - $220
129-820-02-56 - $220
Hood 94 e500
124-880-26-18 - $587
Grill Assy
124-880-07-83 - $308
L/R Head light Assy's
124-820-07-57 - $612
124-820-08-57 - $612
L/R Fender 94 e500
124-880-25-18 - $475
124-880-26-28 - $475
L/R Fender Panel molding 94 e500
124-690-41-40-7700 - $254
124-690-42-40-7700 - $254
L/R Rocker panel Molding(Lower most molding beneath
doors) 94 e500
124-690-09-53 - $456
124-690-10-53 - $456
L/R Tail light assy 94 124 body update
124-820-87-64 - $195
124-820-88-64 - $204

As others have mentioned in previous threads you have to have wheels/tires with the correct offset to fill up the fenders. Mine obviously do.
:)

Albert,
Sounds like a nice conversion...any pictures?
Do you plan to update the rear fenders as well?

Regards,

Glen,
I dont believe its worth the trouble. Not enough "Bang" for the buck. It wasn'/isn't my intention to fabricate a e500, but I did/do like the wider front end and since I had the to replace mine due to accident, I said what the hell. I've taken it as far as it can go. No engine mods, but will probably add the chipo at some point.
Its a 10yrs old car and even at 165K still as flawless as the day I bought it. You should see peoples jaw drop when I tell them that its " just an Old Car".
Ciou

Thanks...I was just curious because someday I want to get another 300E with 5-speed manual tranny and convert the body to full E500 spec.

Erm. Are you all missing the point of the E500. It's the motor, DUH!

Tony, the 500E is not only about the engine...I like the wider design and the sight of a 500E front running up from behind to woooossshhhh along on the German autobahn; it is the sight that I like the most.
For me it is the wider chassis with the different lights and over complete interior...everything bigger as 6 cylinders is way too fast to hold on to my beloved driving license.

On the German site www.mobile.de somebody is trying to sell a 300CE24 with 500E exterior...unfortunately there are no pics added, but for me the 300-24 engine would be power enough for the 500 fenders.

greetingz,

Why is anyone wants to put out $5K on a $7K car?

jack

It is just a matter of PERSONAL taste and what you want to do with your OWN money.

For example, my neighbor FACTORY ORDERED a C180 with all the AMG styling add-ons including the C32 AMG badge. He feels quite proud every time he passes by with his 1.8-liter four-cylinder faux C32. And if you thought an M.B. dealer would not do this, think again! For money, they'll do anything!


A. Rosich
S320, 1998
E320T, 1995

...nets the owner(s) a sense of "added value" in terms of aesthetic appeal & uniqueness, pride of ownership/ enjoyment, & added $$$ market value.

...surely we can't live a day without the visual splendor of aftermarket bolt-ons attached to anything that moves: wheels, tires, exhaust, tint, suspension, decals, bumper stickers, stereos & entertainment equipment, interior and exterior lighting, body kits, grills, bells, whistles, etc.

good thing that "variety is the spice of life"- and - "to each his own"

-fad