FOR SALE 1991 500E, Pearl Black/Black, 60kkm, Brabus $147,500 (Hazelton, PA)

[skikrazey]

No affiliation.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/483409577914621/

Seller: https://www.facebook.com/marc.merino.752/

Seller's description

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1991 Mercedes-Benz 500E Brabus:​

Engine: M119​

- 5.0L V8 engine​

- 24 valves​

- 326 horsepower​

- 354 lb-ft torque​

Transmission:​

- 4-speed automatic transmission​

Performance:​

- 0-60mph: 5.5 seconds​

- Top speed: 155mph (electronically limited)​

Braking:​

- Front brakes: 12.7" ventilated discs​

- Rear brakes: 11.6" ventilated discs​

Suspension:​

- Front suspension: Independent coil spring suspension with gas-pressurized shock absorbers​

- Rear suspension: Independent coil spring suspension with gas-pressurized shock absorbers​

Wheels and Tires:​

- Front wheels: 8.5x17" Brabus Monoblock III alloy wheels​

- Rear wheels: 9.5x17" Brabus Monoblock III alloy wheels​

- Front tires: 245/40ZR17 Dunlop SP220​

- Rear tires: 275/35ZR17 Dunlop SP220​

Interior:​

- Leather upholstery​

- Heated seats​

- Power windows​

- Power mirrors​

- Cruise control​

- Climate control​

- Premium sound system with CD player​

Exterior:​

- Brabus body kit with front and rear spoilers, side skirts, and rear apron​

- Brabus Mon​

 

[2phast]

Well, the price is overly optimistic and while the interior plaque says Brabus 6.0l, the sellers listing states 5.0l, 326hp. That is a large oversight on an advertisement in that price range. Personally, I would want to see some proof it really has a Brabus 6.0l engine conversion, Conveniently missing from the listing are actual pictures of the engine

 

[duuder]

insane that they want six figures for what amounts to a body kit with wheels and no engine upgrade as far as i can tell

 

[gsxr]

I vaguely remember this car being listed for sale years ago... if it's the same car, it should have a 6.0L engine. No photo of the engine compartment?

 

[Bogeyman]

Here's his website - some interesting offerings...

ISO & Consignments

MERINO AUTO GROUP, LLC.

merinoautogroup.weebly.com

 

[TerryA]

Interesting, I’m not a member of Facebook and don’t want to be. From what I could see with limited pics. Add says 5.0 500E the plaque on dash says 6.0

 

[duuder]

From the consignment site:

 

[jhodg5ck]

what on earth is going on with the wiring behind the module box.....?!?

 

[jhodg5ck]

Did Bruce have this car for sale at one point? Or Mendell's automotive maybe...?? I thought it was for sale a Whiiiile ago but perhaps I'm mixing it up with another car.

 

[skikrazey]

This is a different car. Bruce's car is for sale again Mendel's Garage in Philadelphia, PA. I posted a link in the thread on that car.

 

[gsxr]

That does not look like a Brabus powerplant. No Brabus airbox, for starters... hmm....

 

[gsxr]

Here's his website - some interesting offerings...

ISO & Consignments

MERINO AUTO GROUP, LLC.

merinoautogroup.weebly.com

That's a weird consignment website. Appears many of the cars are located outside USA? The Brabus is listed as "European consignment".

Is this a legit consignment dealer / seller? Or is it one of those clowns who finds a car for sale in Europe, copies the photos and lists it for sale in USA for 1.5x-2.0x of the actual owner's asking price, hoping to find a sucker who will pay more and pocket the difference?

Also, this engine compartment is FILLED with red flags. What the heck is this mess?!

 

[2phast]

That does not look like a Brabus powerplant. No Brabus airbox, for starters... hmm....

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I vaguely remember seeing Brabus 6.0l stampings on the M119, but I have seen so few I can't be sure. Nothing under the hood says 6.0l to me, just a Brabus ECU

 

[gerryvz]

Also, this engine compartment is FILLED with red flags. What the heck is this mess?!

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Now we know who @cascade is. You just outed yourself !!!!