Yeah, I noticed at the Meguiar's GTG that you had installed a new OE grill.

Did any of the "purists" object to your aftermarket rims, and did anyone notice that you are running OEM 500E Euro headlights?

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

A couple of guys noticed the wheels but both were fully aware that they were originally sold on the 94 E500 in Europe and they welcomed the change. Believe it or not the director of concours judging liked my wheels and told me to leave it alone, that shocked me. No one commented on the Euro Lights or clear corners for that matter.

Off Topic...Sort Of....Some complaints I've been hearing from many concours judges in MBCA and other National car clubs is the the term "Over Restored". Apparently many judges are complaining that people are showing cars that look better than they did when factory new. For example rather than having a Silver Cad Plate on the nuts/bolts etc they have nickel plating and everything is overly polished. Interesting to see/hear these things.

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Afshin

Current:
02 C32 AMG

Previous:
92 500E
84 190E 2.3 5 Spd

Nice The best thread I have seen in recent months. What a refreshing topic compared to the boring political threads

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Flash Gordon

2003 E500 BlackOpal/Charcoal

2004 Infiniti G35X

Intersting. I didn't know that they were originally sold in 1994 on the E500.

Are you saying that these were the stock wheels, or that they were available by the factory as an upgraded wheel package?

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

These wheels were stock on the Limited Edition 1994 E500 Sold only in Europe. Other changes on the Limited Edition car included 245/45 Tires, Specially Dyed Leather, Custom Wood Inserts, Lower spring pads (2 Bump Front / 1 Bump Rear). Here's a picture I saved, can't remember where it came from.

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Afshin

Current:
02 C32 AMG

Previous:
92 500E
84 190E 2.3 5 Spd

The interior colors offered were red dye or green dye. This particular car had red with dark burl wood. Phone is not stock BTW.

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Afshin

Current:
02 C32 AMG

Previous:
92 500E
84 190E 2.3 5 Spd

Great story!!!! Made my day,,,, thanks.

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95 SL500 Smoke Silver, Parchment 64K
07 E350 4matic Station Wagon White 34K
02 E320 4Matic Silver/grey 80K
05 F150 Silver 44K

Great story Afshin, and I can say "I sat in that 500E"

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

Non illegitemae carborundum.

Your a lucky man. Congrats love the car

Sounds like a day most memebers on this forum can only dream of, including me

Thanks for sharing

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1985 190E 2.3L - a constant project.

Very nice car, I dare to say that the 500E is my favorite sedan, I hope to own one someday.

That silver 500E looks hot with those big 18" AMG wheels!

All it needs is a pair of Euro-spec headlights and it would be a stunner!

and maybe... a correct shift knob.

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2008 BMW 335i Coupe

Flash Gordon, your signature says that you have a 2003 E500. Did Mercedes-Benz make an E500 in 2003?
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Tim

Ted,

I agree wit Holson, the car looks like it's in great shape. If your serious about it, try to have it checked out by a mechanic before purchase. Also ask the seller for all maintenance records, if it doesn't have any I'd be weary. I like the wood shifter but as Holson mentioned it doesn't look like it's the right one, that will need to be changed unless it doesn't bother you. Good luck!

Tim,
MB did start making E500's in 03.

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Afshin

Current:
02 C32 AMG

Previous:
92 500E
84 190E 2.3 5 Spd

Awesome Afshin!

If I came w/ my car, everyone would've had a heart attack LOL. Aftermarket galore :-P

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2003 E55 AMG
2007 FJ Cruiser