FYI 1994 E500, Spruce Green/Black, 125kkm, not for sale (Christiansburg, VA)

[gsxr]

Adding for posterity... dealer listings says "Private collection, not for sale". Credit to @maw1124 for locating this one.

Originally delivered to Germany, then it went to Japan (has LHT headlights, exhaust temp sensor at catalyst exit). Strange aftermarket wiring/relays near the brake master cylinder area. EZL is not original. Random ground straps at the exhaust. Fluid leak at the diff or axle/CV dripping on the muffler inlet pipe. Resonator (NLA) is rusting considerably... bummer. Ball joint boots are badly cracked/leaking, hope that is fixed soon or the LCA's could turn into garbage (if they aren't already).


VIN = WDB1240361C070096

Datacard: [URL]https://www.lastvin.com/vin/GXrlL29PQglExwoJW[/URL]

Used 1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 For Sale at Duncan Imports and Classic Cars | VIN: WDB1240361C070096

Used 1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 from Duncan Imports and Classic Cars in Christiansburg, VA, 24073. Call 866-912-7827 for more information.

www.duncanimports.com

 

[gsxr]

Rest of the photos.

 

[Manbearpig]

Don’t know if it’s the same one, but a very similar one sold on BAT recently.

 

[gsxr]

Don’t know if it’s the same one, but a very similar one sold on BAT recently.

Not the same car. Search the VIN on Google to see if a car has been on BaT, or this forum, in the past.

 

[Manbearpig]

You’re right, I just looked.

 

[maw1124]

I reached out to the dealer about the "NFS" notation... will report back if I hear back.

maw

 

[MY911S]

How would this exhibit itself during operation? Idle issues? Thumping noise?

 

[gsxr]

How would this exhibit itself during operation? Idle issues? Thumping noise?

How would what exhibit...?

 

[MY911S]

resonator rusting - I think this is what the picture is showing?

 

[gsxr]

resonator rusting - I think this is what the picture is showing?

Correct. The resonator was not made of stainless steel and is more prone to rust. Usually there's no symptoms until the rust gets bad enough that a hole goes through to the internal pipes, then you may hear a slight abnormal exhaust noise. No idle issues though, no "thumping".

The resonator is NLA but can be replaced with a Y-pipe or other solution. The trick is finding a competent exhaust shop that won't damage the catalyst pipes in the process. The typical gorillas may chop off the end of the cat pipe and weld the replacement piece on, which means you then cannot use any cat-back exhaust without more cutting & welding.

 

[MY911S]

Got it. Thanks G. Mine seems to have similar rust which is why I was wondering

 

[szvook]

What is that wire on the resonator pipe? Did someone wire the oxygen sensor downstream?

 

[gsxr]

What is that wire on the resonator pipe? Did someone wire the oxygen sensor downstream?

That's the exhaust temperature sensor, required in Japan. It could be deleted now that the car is safely on this side of the pond.

 

[szvook]

Would removing that exhaust temperature sensor result in unwarranted check engine light?

 

[maw1124]

I reached out to the dealer about the "NFS" notation... will report back if I hear back.

maw

Car is not for sale. See below.

Good catch @gsxr.

Don't ask me why it's on their website and coming up in auction sites if it's not for sale. Like seriously who shivs a git that you have it unless you're selling it?!

maw

 

[TerryA]

resonator rusting - I think this is what the picture is showing?

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Mine looked a lot worse than that when I replaced it with a Timevalve Y-Pipe.

 

[gsxr]

Would removing that exhaust temperature sensor result in unwarranted check engine light?

Nope. The exhaust temp sensing circuit is, AFAIK, a total standalone system which was only installed in Japan. And, Japan cars do not have a CEL.

The CEL is only found on North American cars, nowhere else. The CEL is controlled by the DM (Diagnostic Module), which is only present on North American models.

Japan has the "Exh Temp" warning light in that location (far right warning indicator). ROW has this location blank. This car had the cluster returned to original Germany spec with no indicator: