I made a deal on a silver 2000 E55 with Nav & 12k miles at a used car dealer in Brooklyn, NY. The financial aspects and my trade issues had been settled for 2 weeks. I had Carlsson wheels and the dealer insisted on the OEM wheels, which I had sold. He also wanted me to remove the AMG muffler, chrome headlight & foglight rings. I had to buy refinished wheels and more tires. This E55 was on EBAY, however, I did not bid on it. The highest bid after 3 auctions was only $53,600. They wanted $64,900. I drove from DC to NYC with my trade (98 E430) and my certified check. Put my tags on the E55, transfered the luggage, & loaded up the CD changer. While I was checking the tire air pressure on the Michelin Pilot Sports for the high speed drive back to DC the dealer comes out and says there was a problem. Here is his story:

He (dealer) was supposedly selling the car on EBAY and his lot as a favor on consignment for an unnamed Pro Hockey player for the NY Rangers. The hockey puck had okayed the deal two days prior and now he wants $2500 more and the dealer wants $750 for a repaired scratch on my car. The deal changed by $3250 while I waited. I insisted on the original deal and the dealer says he can not sell the E55 because the hockey puck has the title and wants the extra $2500. The dealer claimed to be upset because the hockey puck changed his mind. I offered an additional $1500 just to close the deal.

I drove back to DC with my trusty E430 and $250 from the dealer for my troubles. My search continues.

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I can't believe they would lose the deal AND pay you, too! They sound like an upfront outfit, in spite of ruining your day!


Good luck on the E55 hunt! It is the ultimate car IMHO.

-Tom

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Kevin: Sorry to hear about your troubles. Basically, if you have a contract signed by you and the dealer, they are bound to sell the car to you for the agreed upon price. You could force the sale or tie the car up in litigation for the next 12 light years. There are some reputable dealers here in NY. If you find something in the NY area and need someone to take a look at the car for you, I could check it out ahead of time and I'm sure others one the list would do the same. I'll keep my eyes open and let you know if I runs across something. Good luck
Gary

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