SOLD 1994 E500, 040 Black/Black, 91kmi, BaT auction (Waltham, MA)

[gsxr]

No affiliation. Incorrectly advertised as a Limited.

VIN = WDBEA36E3RC122935

Datacard: https://www.lastvin.com/vin/mPD91dj36roElrNM3

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-mercedes-benz-e500-37/

22-Years-Owned 1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 Limited​

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This 1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 is one of 951 Limited models produced worldwide for the model year and it has been registered in Georgia since new. The car is powered by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, and it is finished in black over black leather upholstery. Equipment includes 16″ eight-hole alloy wheels, a power sunroof, a self-leveling rear suspension, Automatic Slip Control, automatic climate control, a Becker cassette stereo, heated power-adjustable front seats, wood trim, and cruise control. Acquired by the current owner in October 2002, the car now shows 91k miles. This W124 E500 Limited is now offered on dealer consignment in Massachusetts at no reserve with a clean Georgia title.​

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The E500 was designed and produced in collaboration with Porsche, with final assembly completed by Porsche in Stuttgart. This example is finished in black and features gray lower cladding. Additional exterior features include headlights with washers and wipers, integrated fog lights, a retractable antenna, and a power sunroof. An accident with “moderate damage” to the front of the car is noted in a May 2000 entry on the Carfax report. The right-rear door and quarter panel have been repainted.​

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The 16″ eight-hole alloy wheels are mounted with Continental Extreme Contact tires. The car is equipped with Automatic Slip Control (ASR) as well as a self-leveling rear suspension. The E500 featured a wider track and lower ride height when compared with other W124 models, and it shared its front disc brakes with the contemporary R129 SL. Service in preparation for the sale is said to have included flushing the brake fluid and replacing the steering damper and tires.​

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The cabin features heated power-adjustable front seats upholstered in black leather along with a color-coordinated lower dashboard, door panels, and carpeting as well as wood trim on the dashboard. Amenities include automatic climate control, a Becker cassette stereo, a power-adjustable steering column, dual front airbags, and cruise control.​

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The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline, and supplementary gauges. The six-digit odometer shows 91k miles, approximately 6k of which were added under current ownership.​

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The 5.0-liter M119 DOHC V8 was factory rated at 322 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque. The fuel tank was cleaned, an oil change was performed, and the fuel pump and drive belt were replaced in preparation for the sale, according to the selling dealer. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. ​

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The Carfax report lists the aforementioned May 2000 accident.​

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[maw1124]

For some reason BaT has this as a Limited.

maw

 

[gsxr]

Moar pix.

 

[gsxr]

Dox & paint meter readings:

 

[Draginev]

I'm kind off tired for seeing fake labeling nowadays just to amp the price up.

For a non W124 owners this is tricky. Good thing we have this forum to detect this

 

[jhodg5ck]

Copy and Paste Baaaaaaby!

 

[gsxr]

Odd the current owner picked this up in 2002 and apparently parked it ever since. Less than 500 miles between the 2003 CarFax reported miles and the odometer shown in listing photos.

 

[AdamCabrio]

Good thing we have this forum to detect this

Yes, indeed.

I am impressed by the (picture)documentation on this one. Can only wish we saw more of these full (auction)sale presentations back here in Europe, where I rarely see the undercarriage and maintenance invoices on pics.....
Besides, this looks like a well-cared for, fine example. Retail price of $ 83K was no doubt serious money for a car 30 year ago in the US; thinking about that though.......back in my own country, the list price in March 1994 without factory options amounted to the equivalent of US$ 121K (at today's exchange rate), due to extortionate car taxes.

Anyway, wishing the seller GLWA

 

[cascade]

500Eboard PunchList™

1. Scratch/mark in rear bumper cover, passenger side
2. Appears to be scratches / rock marks / dings in paint of lower portion of rear bumper cover, passenger side
3. Various marks and scratches on side and corner, passenger side of rear bumper cover
4. Various marks and scratches on side and corner, driver’s side of rear bumper cover
5. Various rock dings, marks, scratches and scrapes along bottom portion of front air dam / spoiler
6. Hood release latch in front grill in need of adjustment and lubrication
7. Under-headlight metal panels have rock dings and marks
8. Lower cladding behind front wheel, driver’s side, has various marks, scratches and dings
9. Rock dings and marks in roof paint above windshield
10. Lower cladding featuring heavy rock dings and paint wear directly ahead of rear wheels, both sides
11. Antenna appears to be missing rubber grommet at fender surface
12. Exterior paint unpolished / uncorrected with major swirl marks all over
13. Anodized roof and window trim pieces badly faded in color
14. Appears to be dent on trunk under “E 500” trunk badge area
15. Windshield wiper rubber horizontal trim piece loosened from base of windshield, passenger side
16. Rubber mirror boot beginning to crack and badly oxidized / hardened, passenger side
17. Incorrect “DAIMLER-BENZ PRODUCT” windshield sticker installed on right corner of windshield; also placed too high
18. Rock dings in various places on hood
19. Rear windscreen just beginning to delaminate at vertical edges
20. Typical wear on Becker BE-1492 radio volume knob
21. Ashtray appears to be missing metal insert
22. Shift lever warning sticker peeling up
23. Modest cracking of wood veneer at shift console burl wood piece
24. Scuffs, dirt and dust on dashboard under passenger side airbag area
25. Fading of burl wood veneer on console cover between rear seats
26. Major coffee stains in bottom of inside of center console between rear seats
27. Apparent fluid leaks on underside of engine lower plastic cover; should be investigated (likely power steering or SLS fluid)
28. Apparent fluid leaks at rear side of transmission / pan / mount area (likely transmission fluid)
29. Driver’s side door rubber mirror boot oxidized / hardened; in need of replacement
30. Dirt / dust marks on speaker cover and along bottom of driver’s side door
31. Dried fluid marks along aft edge of spare tire well underneath car and on plastic rear LCA cover
32. Odd item attached to rear trunk hinge, passenger side
33. Rubber grommets at windshield washer heater line entry through top of tank in need of replacement
34. Car is missing rubber pieces along inside edges of fenders on either side of engine compartment
35. Braided coolant overflow hose not fully pushed onto brass barb at coolant expansion tank (new / replaced tank)
36. Headliner sagging and in need of replacement
37. Alpine CD changer in trunk appears to be installed upside-down
38. Driver’s door pocket material just beginning to peel up at forward edge
39. Cover missing from ASR accumulator area underneath car, behind front wheel, driver’s side
40. Modest scrapes on underside of exhaust system
41. Car is missing ambient air temperature probe at front bumper / license plate cover area
42. Scrapes at corner of front bumper cover, driver’s side

 

[Harv]

Looks like they fixed the description.

I believe this is Steve Serios personal car he's kept in his collection.

 

[gsxr]

Sold for $36k, bit under $38k with fees, or low $40's with tag/title/tax/transport.

Seems like a darn good deal for the odometer & overall condition, no? (Or, cascade strikes again! LOL!)

$36,000 - winner #1 - Bajapb78
$35,750 - bidder #2 - alexcyp
$35,250 - bidder #3 - xxxracer
$32,000 - bidder #4 - malten
$29,500 - bidder #5 - JasperStokes

 

[Jim Rosenthal]

Steve Serio is a collector and enthusiast as well as buying and selling. I have not bought anything from him (I think some Aston parts, a while back, maybe) but he has a good rep all around. I suspect he would take good care of anything he owned.

 

[maw1124]

That's a screaming good deal IMO!

maw

 

[a777fan]

Yes. It certainly is an odd data point.

 

[stickyvicky]

is Anybody knows who bought this car, I was looking for 040 for 3 years , i dont know how i missed this auction,
i would like to contact him

 

[alibo70]

One of the rare times something slips away on BaT.

 

[gsxr]

I was kinda surprised this met reserve. I know BaHaT is pushing sellers to have low reserves to guarantee a sale, but am still surprised. I was fully expecting RNM. One sale does not make a market trend, but it will be interesting to see where other 036 auctions land during 2024.

 

[Bajapb78]

Hi, I bought this car, just drove it tonight for first time, time capsule. Here is a picture from rainy night

 

[gsxr]

Hi, I bought this car, just drove it tonight for first time, time capsule. Here is a picture from rainy night

Congratulations! Looks like you scored both a really nice car, and a great deal also.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[TerryA]

Welcome to the forum. A very nice buy indeed. I hope you stick around and make use of this great forum.

Enjoy your new ride!

Take Care

 

[stickyvicky]

CONGRATULATONS !! WELCOME !!