Another wrecked one

[J. M. van Swaay]

This one is about 10 miles from where I live. I need this like I need a hole in my head but...... I might go have a look.

Any comments as to what it might be worth?

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/2090365566.html

 

[gsxr]

$5k is too much, you can get a complete one for that much if you're patient. I'd be more interested at $2-$3k. Clean title or salvage title? Records? Any major work done (wiring harness, ETA, SLS, p/s pump rebuild, etc)?

 

[J. M. van Swaay]

I was kinda thinking $2K max, but that could be well under what the seller might accept. Anybody have a line on a salvage fender and front bumper assembly?

J. M. van Swaay

 

[gsxr]

I agree. There's a guy in SoCal parting a 500E but his prices are awfully high... fenders are $650 each on eBay, and I'm not sure if the bumper is available:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0460295452


Also try David Hendy in the northeast (NY?), he was parting a couple of 500's. Looks like he has the driver's fender for $450 OBO on eBay, possibly less off eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0344104451


There's a cheap fixer-upper fender on eBay, in the Bay area, CA:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0462542291


FYI, the left fender is p/n 124-880-25-18, current MSRP is $760, available brand new from Parts.com for about $500 total including shipping to your door. Given that, I wouldn't want to pay much for a used one, unless it included a good trim / moulding piece. The moulding is p/n 124-690-89-40, current MSRP $204, Parts.com is $140 plus S&H.

The bumper is far more expensive of course, and requires the impact strip, fog lights, etc which all add up fast!

 

[michel]

another one with zero 500e background

The 500 E came fully-loaded, with the only options available to the buyer being a dealer-installed CD changer (it has). It was called the "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" , performance tests of the day yielded 0–60 mph times of 5.5 sec. Top speed is governed at 155mph

 

[gsxr]

The SoCal seller actually has a decent price for the complete front bumper ($750 / obo), and it's even the right color. Might be worth checking into:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0460295415

Looks like it will at least need new fog lights, but those are avaialble aftermarket for ~$150/ea, IIRC. Not sure why shipping is so high, the front bumper is still small enough to ship FedEx Ground, should only be $100-$150 depending on the destination zip... no need for it to go via freight, and too large to go USPS as the listing says. I've boxed & shipped front bumpers before. It's the rear bumper that is oversize and has to either go freight or Greydog. Maybe he's trying to pad his profits with shipping fees.

 

[sheward]

This car was listed over on peachparts forum about a week ago. The seller was just looking for someone to make an offer. I believe he is motivated to negotiate. He stated the car has some additional problems such as hail damage and a tear in the drivers seat. I believe he also stated the frame was bent.

 

[DerFuror]

Here's a pic of the poor thing...

 

[steve h]

I have two perfect front fenders with trim for $450 each.
If your car is diamond schwartz you would not even have to paint them.
Steve