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08-08-2001, 10:59 AM
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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. 
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08-08-2001, 11:43 AM
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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
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08-08-2001, 12:45 PM
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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.
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08-08-2001, 01:27 PM
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Erm. Are you all missing the point of the E500. It's the motor, DUH!
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00 w210t, all stock.
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08-08-2001, 04:44 PM
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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,
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1990 300SL-24 1993 C250D with a minor 600+k kilometer www.MBenzNL.com(the Netherlands)
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08-09-2001, 01:08 PM
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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 Last edited by A. Rosich; 08-09-2001 at 01:14 PM.
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08-09-2001, 01:14 PM
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...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
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