FOR SALE 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 55kmi, BaT auction (Boca Raton, FL)

[Melville]

UPDATE 1: Price reduced to $37k as of Dec-2015. Thread title updated.

UPDATE 2: Price reduced to $30k as of Jan-2016. Thread title updated.

UPDATE 3: Price reduced to $28k as of Feb-2016. Thread title updated.

UPDATE 4: Price increased to $50k as of Apr-2024. Now at flipper-dealer in Farmingdale, NY, see post #22 below.

UPDATE 5: Listed on Bring a Trailer, July 2026, see post #35 below.


FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $28k (Chantilly, VA)

No Affiliation. AutoCheck attached below photos.

VIN = WDBEA36E3PB863654

Datacard: https://www.lastvin.com/vin/1735zAJkl5ydmyMQv

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5254793255.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262111751021 <-- Auction ends Nov-1, 2015. $38k opening bid with reserve, $40k BIN (?!)

1993 Mercedes 500E_Collector Car - $42000 (Chantilly, VA)​

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[useless boilerplate snipped] This one owner vehicle has 50K miles and has never been in an accident. The vehicle is well maintained and passed virginia state inspection at the end of September.This is an unique opportunity to add this legendary car to your car collection. Contact Frank for any questions about the car.​

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Phone: 703-944-0515​

Email: 4pc9w-5254793255%40sale.craigslist.org​

 

[8899]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

Wow...nobody has given a call to Frank yet? We need the VIN!

 

[sheward]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

Lots of cash but this looks like a beautiful car in a color combination I like.

drew

 

[Ntrepid]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

Here is the VIN: WDBEA36E3PB863654

Manufactured: 10/92

I looked at the car and drove it. I met the OO who is an older and very nice German. OO is selling this as well as a white 71 Pagoda. Frank is the agent for the OO.

Here are my thoughts:

Interior: 9/10
- Headliner is sagging
- Wood between the rear seats is cracked
- The SRS light turned on and off intermittently while driving
- Door pockets do not suffer any of the shrinkage most E500E examples have

Exterior: 6.5/10
- No dents and a few superficial scratches
- Original glass all the way around with no delamination of the rear windshield
- 500E logo is not correct (apparently the OO removed it to not call attention to himself at the telescope company he worked for doing sales). It has since been reinstalled
- Mirror boots are hard and cracked
- Grille insert is faded
- Paint all around looks like the car has spent significant time outside. The most glaring issue is around the fuel door (something which cannot be seen in any of the pictures posted). It looks like the OO was in a rush *a lot* of times and overfilled the gas tank. This has left a milky fog on the bottom 1/4 of the fuel door as well as streaming down the side of the car to behind the rear wheel well.
- IMHO, this car will need paint correction to bring it back the way it should be.
- The trunk had sunshades in it which may explain the contrasting condition of the interior.
- BTW, are all trunks gray? I thought the interior upholstery color dictated the color in the trunk. If so, the trunk interior has been changed (as it was gray)
- The engine was not clean and the hoses leading to the air filter were flaking and showing the yellow-orange foam underneath.
- Condition of upper and lower wiring harnesses is unknown.
- The wheels did not have a lot of curb rash but showed rusting coming from the lug bolts.

Paperwork: 5/10
- Only paperwork I was able to see showed the coupons all the way up to 16,394 being done by Mercedes. This was completed in 1999 (if my memory serves me) and 33K miles have been put on since this service.

Driving: 9/10
- The car started easily and drove well.
- Shifts were smooth and crisp.
- SLS appeared to be working.

I explained to Frank that I would not be making an offer on the car as I explained the value to me was about half with all of the work on the exterior (paint, mirror boots, badge, etc.) as well as potential deferred maintenance issues. He said he has seen this car sell for upwards of $60K. I explained to him these were E60 examples which numbered very few if provenance was correct. He also mentioned he had an offer from a dealer friend for $30K to which I responded he should take it an run. The last point I made to Frank is it will be hard to convince a buyer that the car is/was well taken care of with the glaring issue of paint under the fuel door (My question: "How can you tell me that the car was well maintained when they would over fill the tank and not care to clean it up?")

Overall, I was pretty disappointed about the car's current state as it had some collector's potential given its mileage (of course, points off for the 199 color code).


Robert

 

[nocfn]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

Nice work. Sounds like a lot of spending required dropping this price down by 15k potentially.

 

[gsxr]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

AutoCheck attached below photos in original post. Not sure about the original owner claim, there's a record of it being at auto auction with 5kmi on it, maybe it was a dealer demonstrator?

Fuel overfilling should not leak onto the paint. Sounds to me like a defective gas cap (I just experienced this on my wagon, so I know the symptoms!). Yes, all trunks have gray carpet. I agree, if he has an offer of $30k he should take it and run. The primary incentive for buying a low-mile car is the cosmetics SHOULD be pristine. Doesn't sound like that is the case here.

 

[gsxr]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

Now on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262111751021 <-- Auction ends Nov-1, 2015. $38k opening bid with reserve, $40k BIN (?!)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262125121669 <-- Auction ends Nov-9, 2015. $32k, no reserve? No sale.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262136616391 <-- Auction ended Nov-11, 2015, as "no longer available".


Photo album:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/138236179@N03/0n6992

 

[nocfn]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

 

[Ntrepid]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

On CL for $39K now.


Robert

 

[126v8]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

Nice work. Sounds like a lot of spending required dropping this price down by 15k potentially.

Well said

 

[Ntrepid]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

Now on eBay and CL at $32K. Dropping like VW's bottom line.


Robert

 

[8899]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

Updated eBay link ($38k / OBO)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Be...0a504371:g:ylUAAOSwNphWWn87&item=262166037361

 

[Melville]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

I talked to Robert shortly after he saw the car and before he put up his report and I can verify that he was more than ready to buy the car if he liked it. He saw it, it had some issues and was priced too high in light of those issues. He did the E500E community a service by giving a detailed and fair report, noting what was in good condition and what needed work. Note that he said the interior and driving condition were both 9/10. Hardly the kind of thing he would say if his plan was to slander the car to push the price down. He suggested that the seller (or rather the seller's broker) should get a good paint correction to be able to justify a premium price for the car. That advice wasn't followed. A word of advice to the seller's broker, if you want to sell your car, the biggest market for it is on this Board. Listen to the advice given here and be respectful. That will give you the best platform to find a buyer.

 

[Dario]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $42k (Chantilly, VA)

The hardest place to sell car is right here. We look for small things that are not right. Easiest way is on fleabay many uniformed buyers there.

 

[gsxr]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $37k (Chantilly, VA)

Appears to be sold now. Additional photos below from here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/138236179@N03/0n6992

 

[8899]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $37k (Chantilly, VA)

On Craigslist:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5403394663.html

1993 Mercedes 500E- Low Mileage - $30000 (Chantilly, VA)

 

[gsxr]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $37k (Chantilly, VA)

Pretty steep price drop!

 

[Melville]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $30k (Chantilly, VA)

Now on Bring a Trailer with a link to Craigslist at $29,000.

http://bringatrailer.com/2016/01/27/51k-miles-clean-1993-mercedes-benz-500e/

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5418710935.html

 

[Dario]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $30k (Chantilly, VA)

Now on Bring a Trailer with a link to Craigslist at $29,000.

http://bringatrailer.com/2016/01/27/51k-miles-clean-1993-mercedes-benz-500e/

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5418710935.html

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[Abdallah]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $30k (Chantilly, VA)

I'm interested


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[gsxr]

Re: FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $30k (Chantilly, VA)

On eBay, down to $28k / OBO:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262265229566 <--Listing ends Feb-4, 2016. BIN $28,000 OBO (not an auction).

 

[jazzyfunkykool]

Thinking about purchasing this car; does anyone know anything about it?

Used 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class 500 E For Sale ($49,900) | Motorcar Classics Stock #2595

Used 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class 500 E Stock # 2595 in Farmingdale, NY at Motorcar Classics, NY's premier pre-owned luxury car dealership. Come test drive a Mercedes-Benz today!

www.motorcarclassics.com

 

[dreaming.haze]

@jazzyfunkykool - Here's some history on the car: FOR SALE - FS: 1993 500E, Pearl Black / Cream-Beige, 50kmi, $28k (Chantilly, VA) | Cars for Sale - 500E / E500 ONLY

 

[gsxr]

Merged threads on the same car. Looks pretty nice overall. Odd that it's only moved 1500 miles in 8 years. Check out the Carfax mileage records. Hope the odometer isn't intermittent.

 

[gerryvz]

Link to flipper-dealer above is not working....

 

[gsxr]

Link is working now. I uploaded the dealer photos to post #22 above.

 

[maw1124]

Merged threads on the same car. Looks pretty nice overall. Odd that it's only moved 1500 miles in 8 years. Check out the Carfax mileage records. Hope the odometer isn't intermittent.

The color combo is growing on me.

maw

 

[Bogeyman]

Mismatched door jambs? Look to be 040? Is it my monitor?

 

[gsxr]

I think it's the camera/flash/lighting. Datacard says 199 and the exterior is 199...

 

[sheward]

Not every day do you find Cream Beige that nice. Goes great with the 199.

 

[jhodg5ck]

If someone is serious about this car, my brother who also grew up in my fathers restoration shop, lives quite close to Farmingdale and I'm sure we could arrange a PPI etc.. He loves/drives Mercedes as well;-)

jono

 

[gerryvz]

I totally agree that creme beige is a splendid color with a 199 exterior, and quite rare as compared to the normal/pedestrian black and gray.

 

[alibo70]

Never that combo would work, but very nice! Any idea how many are out there like this?

 

[gerryvz]

Never that combo would work, but very nice! Any idea how many are out there like this?

Check the site’s Wiki page on paint + interior color numbers and all shall be revealed …..

 

[gsxr]

Now on BaHaT, odo up to 55kmi, and moved to Florida:

1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E

Bid for the chance to own a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #253,332.

bringatrailer.com

 

[Otrebla49]

Owner thread by member @cksretrogarage is found here too:

OWNER Post in thread 'cksretrogarage'

Mar 1, 2026

Hello everyone,

Today I received the custom beige carpet floor mat set made specifically for our 500E, along with an indoor car cover (with the 500E logo) and a steering wheel cover (also with the 500E logo), and have now installed them in my car.

I’m sharing a few photos of them.

When I bought the car, it came with rubber floor mats from another Mercedes model, which were not a proper fit.

I still have a few more items on my to-do list, and I’ll continue to share updates with you as I complete them.

• cksretrogarage

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• 

GLWA!

Alberto

 

[cksretrogarage]

Owner thread by member @cksretrogarage is found here too:

OWNER Post in thread 'cksretrogarage'

Mar 1, 2026

Hello everyone,

Today I received the custom beige carpet floor mat set made specifically for our 500E, along with an indoor car cover (with the 500E logo) and a steering wheel cover (also with the 500E logo), and have now installed them in my car.

I’m sharing a few photos of them.

When I bought the car, it came with rubber floor mats from another Mercedes model, which were not a proper fit.

I still have a few more items on my to-do list, and I’ll continue to share updates with you as I complete them.

• cksretrogarage

• 
• 

GLWA!

Alberto

Thank you, Alberto