SOLD 1992 500E, Silver/Black, 210kmi, $28k (Seattle area)

[Alphasud40]

Looks like a nice car at a fair price of 28K

VIN = WDBEA36E0NB804025

Datacard: https://www.lastvin.com/vin/NmJWG2pZK0edxnkB7

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E for sale by owner - Mercer Island, WA - craigslist

Rare 1992 Mercedes Benz 500E – WDBEA36EONB804025 Private owner for the last 25 years – never thought I would sell it! If you don’t know the history of this model, please Google it. Hand built by...

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1992 500E - $28,000​

Rare 1992 Mercedes Benz 500E – WDBEA36EONB804025

Private owner for the last 25 years – never thought I would sell it! If you don’t know the history of this model, please Google it. Hand built by Mercedes Benz and Porsche, 18 days to build per car, nicknamed “The Hammer”, limited production and limited number imported to the United States (1992 ~1500.

Miles: 210,253

Color: Silver Exterior, Black

Interior Condition: Very Good

Regularly maintained and services throughout personal ownership. Recent investment with less than 3000 miles since the work was performed - no expense spared:

• Complete engines rebuild/refresh top and bottom,
• new wiring harness,
• fuel rails,
• engine mounts,
• front bellows,
• headers cleaned and coated,
• too much to list…
• receipts available.
• 500E Factory rebuilt transmission.
• New radiator.

All mechanical work performed by Frank & Mark Schmitt Master Mercedes Benz Technicians at Schmitt’s Automotive Repair in Renton, WA.

Everything works as it should. Note, rear shad is in place, did work but it has been disconnected. Rear shade circuit used to power drivers side power mirror upgrade. Front wipers intact, currently disconnected. Upgrades: As noted, upgraded driver’s side power mirror. The stock mirror was manual. Factory passenger mirror came with power adjust. 1994 Factory Mercedes Benz Hood, Headlights, Zenon Bulbs, Marker Lights, 1994 Trunk and Accessories – Personal choice not due to accident or damage and professionally installed.

Tinted windows. Mercedes Benz 18” Monoblock wheels, RENNtech Exhaust, Carbon Fiber Air Box, Chip, and front Sway Bar and mounts. Matching Burl Wood Shifter Knob, Mercedes Benz logo lighted door seals (blue light), and Mercedes Benz Honeycomb style All Weather Matts

Mark 206-391-6668

 

[maw1124]

Educated description. I wonder how it drives.

maw

 

[dreaming.haze]

Just for clarification VIN = WDBEA36E0NB804025 not WDBEA36EONB804025 \ they swapped the 0 for an O.

Looks like a decent car here for the price. I imagine it will be picked up quickly even with high miles.

 

[2phast]

Have not seen this one before, nor has it been to any local MB shows in the area. Pictures taken at Mercedes Benz in Bellevue WA.

 

[a777fan]

Perhaps @canyoncarco would be kind enough to grace us with a Carfax?

 

[TimL]

@a777fan, Jon, it's silver, it has the facelift and it's in your backyard - this thing has your name written all over it!!

 

[Bogeyman]

Beyond me why a legit owner/seller uses Craigslist. Is it because it's free? Is putting up with the endless BS involved worth it?

 

[gsxr]

Beyond me why a legit owner/seller uses Craigslist. Is it because it's free? Is putting up with the endless BS involved worth it?

...or they are of an age where they still think Craiglist is the hot ticket for classified ads... and may still have an AOL email address...

 

[maw1124]

Beyond me why a legit owner/seller uses Craigslist. Is it because it's free? Is putting up with the endless BS involved worth it?

Preference for an easy local sale than to deal with the hassle of out of town folks and auction sites for a 200k mile car with history. He'll probably get MORE BS that way than CL. CL people will just ignore it unless they actually read and understand what he's saying in the context of these cars.

$.02

maw

 

[canyoncarco]

Perhaps @canyoncarco would be kind enough to grace us with a Carfax?

Carfax report attached for reference. Front end damage reported by the first owner in 1997.

 

[Alphasud40]

I recently sold a car locally and listed it both on CL and Marketplace. You have to pay $5 for each time you want to list or refresh a listing. I expected a whole bunch of BS but actually received none. Couple nibbles from CL but it was Marketplace that sealed the deal with a very nice person. Maybe the trolls have moved on from CL? I still look BC there are still people who use it.

 

[a777fan]

Carfax report attached for reference. Front end damage reported by the first owner in 1997.

Thank you very much @canyoncarco !!!

 

[albenjoseph]

Should say, “1994 Factory Mercedes Benz Hood, Headlights, Zenon Bulbs, Marker Lights, 1994 Trunk and Accessories – installed after front end collision in ‘97”

 

[2phast]

Should say, “1994 Factory Mercedes Benz Hood, Headlights, Zenon Bulbs, Marker Lights, 1994 Trunk and Accessories – installed after front end collision in ‘97”

Most likely, not all that bad as the radiator support was not damage/replaced.

 

[a777fan]

According to the seller this car has SOLD.

I have a hunch the new owner is a board member, and I’m hoping they will make themselves known!

 

[maw1124]

Educated description. I wonder how it drives.

maw

It would take a Board member (or lurker) to recognize the quality of what was said in the ad, IMO.

maw

 

[Alphasud40]

I didn’t think this was going to last long. I know some may not like the facelift but I personally think a long term owner who clearly loved this car is a huge plus at this entry price point. I’m also a fan of the color combination which I think really looks good on these cars. My only regret was not having the funds to go after it myself.

 

[Alphasud40]

Strange, when I looked at the CL listing it says sold for 33.5K. Was there a bidding war between several interested parties?

 

[a777fan]

Tough to tell. I went to see it on Wednesday evening. By Friday the seller told me he had taken a deposit, but at the same time also indicated he raised his ask to 29k.

I can’t explain the 33.5k adjustment shown in the modified C/L ad.

 

[TimL]

Might it be the one and only a777fan?!!??

 

[maw1124]

Tough to tell. I went to see it on Wednesday evening. By Friday the seller told me he had taken a deposit, but at the same time also indicated he raised his ask to 29k.

I can’t explain the 33.5k adjustment shown in the modified C/L ad.

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@a777fan

Wednesday Evening???

You were supposed to be there Tuesday afternoon!!!

You had your thumb up your arse???



Jokes,

maw

 

[gsxr]

I can’t explain the 33.5k adjustment shown in the modified C/L ad.

I sure hope he got $33k for it. That way my silver car with half the miles should be worth double, right?

 

[a777fan]

@a777fan

Wednesday Evening???

You were supposed to be there Tuesday afternoon!!!

You had your thumb up your arse???



Jokes,

maw

Haha. It actually might have been Tue. evening. It's been quite the week.

I sure hope he got $33k for it. That way my silver car with half the miles should be worth double, right?

That IS how it works!!!

Might it be the one and only a777fan?!!??

Unfortunately not @TimL. Close but no cigar this time

 

[TimL]

Unfortunately not @TimL. Close but no cigar this time

 

[stickyvicky]

this car sold

 

[a777fan]

this car sold

yes! but the real question is to whom????

 

[stickyvicky]

To someone from Spokane WA

 

[gsxr]

yes! but the real question is to whom????

And for how much! $28k? $33k?

 

[Ian White]

Car is home in Spokane, WA - I purchased this car; the seller did not want to sell but life circumstances necessitated it. I offered him right of first refusal if I ever decide to sell this car. He asked I do not publicly disclose the sales price but the deal was made "around" his asking price. I am willing to discuss in private. Overall it is a solid driver; it has some typical quirks. It is not perfect but I wasn't looking for a low mileage garage queen (pair of handcuffs, IMO). I plan to post an owner thread at some point.

 

[dreaming.haze]

Nice! Congrats on the purchase, Ian. Should be a great car for you.

 

[Ian White]

Thank you!

 

[Godiva99]

Congrats Ian ! You will not be disappointed in the driving experience !

I am hoping to sell mine for in / around the same neighborhood . . . very similar vehicles (although I am east coast), with mine having lower miles, similar amount of engine work completed 10K ago . . . but needing all wood replaced and steering wheel recovered to bring the interior up to the exteriors excellent condition. Anyways this is about you and your find . . . congrats !

 

[sheward]

Congratulations!

I think you got a great deal. Love Silver over Black.

 

[a777fan]

Congrats Ian! I saw the car in person as well, and was heavily considering it.

I hope you enjoy the ownership experience!

 

[Ian White]

Thanks man. I'm looking forward to cleaning it up and removing the gaudy bits (aftermarket light up door sills, aftermarket chrome vent trims, aftermarket shifter).

 

[a777fan]

Thanks man. I'm looking forward to cleaning it up and removing the gaudy bits (aftermarket light up door sills, aftermarket chrome vent trims, aftermarket shifter).

Omg. Yes. Two peas in a pod on that subject!!!!

You’re going to start an owner thread i hope!

 

[maw1124]

It would take a Board member (or lurker) to recognize the quality of what was said in the ad, IMO.

maw

Way to move quickly @Ian White.

Cheers,

maw