FOR SALE FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $16k (Warrenton, VA)

[Harv]

ADMIN EDIT: Price reduced to $22k. See post #12 below. Thread title updated.

ADMIN EDIT 2: Price drastically reduced to $16k BIN, per latest eBay auction.


VIN: WDBEA36E9NB786771

https://www.ebay.com/itm/401713054565 <-- Listing ended Feb-28, 2019. $22k opening bid, $25k BIN. No bids.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/401723887893 <-- Listing ends Mar-12, 2019. $19k opening bid, $22k BIN

https://www.ebay.com/itm/401752060057 <-- Listing ends April-23. $15.5k opening bid, $16K BIN

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500-Series​

mercedes 500e​

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1992 Mercedes-Benz 500e Sedan. Porsche-Mercedes collaboration. The overall condition is good. This 500E has a tight feel on the road and is fun to drive. The exterior color is Bornite which is gray with a purple tint. This is a rare color and aesthetically pleasing. It has a different look depending on the light. The interior is a light beige and contrasts well with the Bornite. ​

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The following mechanical work has recently been completed: lower wiring harness, alternator, starter, oil pressure sensor, oil level sensor, engine mounts, transmission cooler line, rebuilt oil filter cannister including check valve, oil pick up strainer, lower oil pan gasket, front lower control arms, struts, coil springs, upper strut mount, bumps, dust boots, rebuilt tandem power steering and rear suspension pump, transmission cooler flex line, power steering return hose, rear suspension hydraulic pressure line, purge and replace power steering and hydraulic suspension fluid, catalytic converters, resonator, exhaust flange gaskets and mounting hardware, odometer gears, serpentine belt and tensioner, battery, engine intake manifold gaskets and air hoses, rear brakes, rotors, sensors and emergency brakes, all rear suspension links and lower control arm bushings, rear hat shelf re-upholstered, assorted interior trim pieces re-dyed, and new fuel tank sending unit. The upper wiring harness, throttle body and control module and one of the fuel pumps were replaced on this vehicle a number of years ago and are in good working order. The current wheels on the vehicle are 19" AMG mono-blocks with Michelin Tires. The car comes with the original Mercedes wheels. Also included are a used trunk lid and hood to complete a face-lift to the more modern look of the 1994 E500. ​

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The car will need some interior work including the headliner. steering wheel, rear drivers seat and door post trim sections. The dash, door panels and seats are in good condition. The exterior body is in good shape with no rust and a few very minor dings. There is a crack in the lower front bumper. The paint looks okay in some sections, but the car is in need of a re-paint. The trunk lid is the most noticeable issue since it had a poor repaint by a previous owner. ​

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It is possible that there are other mechanical repairs I have completed and simply forgotten to list in the description. I have receipts for all work completed since 2007when I purchased the car. ​

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Terms of Sale require a $500 deposit through PayPal within 24 hours after the close of the auction and full verified payment prior to the pick up of the vehicle.​

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Good luck bidding or if you prefer, secure the sale with the buy it now price.​

Detailed Vehicle History​

Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.
Report Run Date: 02/22/2019 18:02:07 EST
Vehicle: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 Series E (WDBEA36E9NB786771)

Event Date	Location	Odometer Reading	Data Source	Details
01/12/1995	FL		State Agency	EMISSION INSPECTION
02/07/1995	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL	25,130	Auto Auction	ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
08/26/1995	FL	18,000	State Agency	PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
07/17/1996	FL	97,000	State Agency	PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
08/08/1996	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/26/1997	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/26/1997	FL	68,000	State Agency	PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
01/27/1998	HOUSTON, TX	65,440	Independent Emission Source	PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
04/06/1998	RICHMOND, TX		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/23/1998	TX	65,596	Motor Vehicle Dept.	TITLE(Title #:22733135927094221) (Leased Vehicle)(Lien Reported)
04/16/1999	RICHMOND, TX		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL(Leased Vehicle)
06/14/1999	DALLAS, TX	91,627	Independent Emission Source	PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
05/10/2000	RICHMOND, TX		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL(Leased Vehicle)
02/06/2002	HENDERSONVILLE, NC		Motor Vehicle Dept.	TITLE(Title #:776709020371022) REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/10/2003	HENDERSONVILLE, NC		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
03/18/2005	HENDERSONVILLE, NC		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
07/11/2005	HENDERSONVILLE, NC		Motor Vehicle Dept.	TITLE(Title #:778157051924022) DUPLICATE TITLE
08/22/2005	MIDLAND, VA	130,041	Motor Vehicle Dept.	TITLE REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/20/2007	MIDLAND, VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/22/2008	MIDLAND, VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/06/2009	MIDLAND, VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/27/2013	BRANDY STATION, VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/16/2014	BRANDY STATION, VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/04/2015	BRANDY STATION, VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/03/2016	BRANDY STATION, VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/22/2017	WARRENTON, VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/10/2018	WARRENTON, VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL

 

[Dario]

Re: FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $25k, (Warrenton, VA)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Merce...054565?hash=item5d87f6c365:g:EngAAOSw3x9cbvHO

 

[Dario]

Re: FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $25k, (Warrenton, VA)

Gsxr will drool over this one

 

[Harv]

Re: FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $25k (Warrenton, VA)

Too bad the paint is smoked. Bornite is super rare, right?

Also those wheels and tires are a pretty penny.

 

[gsxr]

Re: FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $25k (Warrenton, VA)

Niiiiice! I believe this belongs to a forum member, maybe he will chime in on the thread.

 

[sheward]

Re: FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $25k (Warrenton, VA)

This car looks to have had a lot of the proper maintenance done. A fresh Bornite respray is in order.

drew

 

[gsxr]

Re: FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $25k (Warrenton, VA)

This car looks to have had a lot of the proper maintenance done. A fresh Bornite respray is in order.

I was thinking the same thing. Most of Gerry's in-famous $10k number would go into cosmetics on this one, which would be optional - not required.

I wish the photos were high-res, not from dial-up modem days. Also need lots more pictures, including the underside.

 

[gerryvz]

Re: FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $25k (Warrenton, VA)

No prior detailed entry on this car in my personal database.

 

[ffinn]

Re: FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $25k (Warrenton, VA)

If anyone has any questions, please let me know. The under carriage is in good shape. There is a small ding in the back of the spare tire carrier that can be straightened. Otherwise it is clean.

 

[Ntrepid]

Re: FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $25k (Warrenton, VA)

Frank! Say it isn't so! :-(

The rims look great and fill out the wheel well nicely. The rims on these were refinished at Wheel Collision Center. Full Disclosure: I know these rims because they were purchased from me. Frank and I met and he got a laundry list of parts to refurbish items on his car. Looks like a lot from the list has been done.

GLWS!


Robert

 

[ffinn]

Re: FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $25k (Warrenton, VA)

The wheels on the car are actually a different set. They are Mercedes 19" AMG Monoblocks. I purchased them from a guy in California a few years ago. They definitely were not cheap. I have the set I purchased from Robert in the boxes and they are in perfect condition.

 

[ace10]

Re: FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $25k, (Warrenton, VA)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Merce...054565?hash=item5d87f6c365:g:EngAAOSw3x9cbvHO

No bidders on previous auction.

BIN was $24,995. No reserve, minimum bid was $21,995.

Relisted.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Mercedes-Benz-500-Series/401723887893

BIN $21,995. No reserve, opening bid $18,995

 

[ace10]

Re: FS: 1992 500E, Bornite/Cream-Beige, 157kmi, $25k, (Warrenton, VA)




No bidders on previous auction.

BIN was $24,995. No reserve, minimum bid was $21,995.

Relisted.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Mercedes-Benz-500-Series/401723887893

BIN $21,995. No reserve, opening bid $18,995

Seller has lowered opening bid to $17995. No Reserve.

Auction ends in about 48 hours.

 

[gerryvz]

Looks like the price is coming down to a more realistic level. In line with the current market. I've been saying prices are down 20-25% from the highs last year.

 

[ffinn]

I am getting ready to relist my 500E on eBay. I have decided to take off the 19" AMG wheels and tires and sell it with the original wheels which will lower the asking price from $17,995. If anyone is interested before I relist on eBay, send me a private message or email me at ffinn11@gmail.com.

 

[Dario]

WDBEA36E9NB786771

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Merce...060057?hash=item5d8a49f099:g:QLoAAOSwWdFcuNmG

 

[outrbnks]

This auction entry price @ $15.5K and the Buy it price @ $16K don't make any sense, why bother @ $500 apart?

 

[ace10]

WDBEA36E9NB786771

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Merce...060057?hash=item5d8a49f099:g:QLoAAOSwWdFcuNmG

This auction entry price @ $15.5K and the Buy it price @ $16K don't make any sense, why bother @ $500 apart?

No takers on the previous ebay auction.

Relisted.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Mercedes-Benz-500-Series/401755503941

No Reserve. Opening bid $13500. BIN $17550

 

[ffinn]

I just relisted my 1992 500E on eBay with a starting bid of $12,800 and no reserve. It sold on the last auction for $13,500, but the bidder claimed that he bid in error and requested that I delete the bid. I honored his request and decided to relist at a reduced starting bid. The eBay link is the following: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Mercedes-Benz-500-Series/401766686858

 

[gsxr]

Must. Resist. Temptation...

 

[ffinn]

Well, my latest experience with eBay is a bit frustrating. My car sold for $15,500 and here I am 3 days after the end of the auction and the high bidder still has not paid the deposit. I have never sold on eBay before now. So far, the experience with bidders is not good. After the auction was over, the high bidder said he wanted to see the car before he made the purchase. I told him he could have inspected the car before bidding, but since he was the high bidder, he made a commitment to purchase the vehicle. I filed a claim for non-payment with eBay. Does anyone have any experience dealing with this kind of situation and if so what is the best approach to successfully resolve the issue with the high bidder.

Thanks.

 

[Ntrepid]

I think you did the right thing and are on the right course to force an outcome to the transaction. You won’t get your fees back from eBay if you don’t contest the completing of the sale.


Robert

 

[mercepor]

Unfortunately it is becoming a "trend" on ebay. I suspect that ebay is generating some income for himself with these "successful" auctions.
When we sell a car we pay around 120-150usd which is automatically withdrawn from our bank account. Ok, I contest and what? This money is not given back to me. It appears on my ebay account as a surplus, which can be utilized in the future...
This happened to me 4 times in the last 2 month over 5 winning auctions
And last time I "sold" a nice 320 coupe to a Slovakian bidder, I checked his address, it was only at 80km from me, I went to say hello and nada... just a fake ebay pseudo, but with some recent activity, with 160+ positive feedbacks, etc.
Ebay must be struggling financially....

 

[ffinn]

Thanks for the responses. At least I know it is not just my experience with Ebay. I have the add posted again. If this doesn't work out, I will have to try another approach.

 

[stickyvicky]

I had, same issue with high bidders twice .
Try bringatrailer.com
It’s much better, not too many Scammers and dreamers
Best regards

 

[ffinn]

Thanks Victor! Will do.

 

[Hollywoodgarbage]

looking for wheels for my 500E, i will message you

 

[jaap.overgaag@gmail.com]

Car still for sale?

 

[Rey Gunn]

Is the car still available?

 

[ffinn]

Car still for sale?

Yes it is still available.

 

[ffinn]

Is the car still available?

Yes the car is still available.

 

[ffinn]

Car is re-listed on eBay with starting bid at $12,400. 1 day 10 hours remaining.

 

[Jimbo]

Why isn't it listed FS here ?

 

[ffinn]

I had it listed on eBay so I didn't list it here.

 

[Rey Gunn]

I’m excited to say that I bought Franks car and it is on its way to California!!! Frank was a pleasure to work with and was very patient in answering all my questions and sending tons of pics. Car should be here in a few days. I’m excited to say the least. I look forward to learning from all of you as I delve into 500e ownership. Thanks again frank. She’s in good hands.

 

[Stevester 500E]

Congrats! Glad to here there is a Bornite in California.

 

[Dunnik]

Congrats!

 

[gsxr]

Congrats on the score! Glad to hear this one is going to an enthusiast. Also glad it's sold so I can stop lusting after a Bornite for sale in USA. There's only a handful of those.

 

[Rey Gunn]

Thanks guys! Appreciate it. Can’t wait to get the car so we can get to know each other. My plan is to take care of the cosmetic issues first as the car was well maintained mechanically by frank. Once that is done, I will work on modding the car. Wheels and suspension would be first on my list to get the stance just right while maintaining and improving drivability. But let’s not get too ahead of ourselves. Gotta get the car here first. Lol

 

[Ntrepid]

Congrats @ffinn and @Rey Gunn

 

[gerryvz]

Please start an "OWNER" thread when you take delivery of the car. That way you can document your ownership through pictures and description. It's one of the favorite features of this site.

 

[gsxr]

... Once that is done, I will work on modding the car. Wheels and suspension would be first on my list to get the stance just right while maintaining and improving drivability.

Lots of wheel choices available, search the forum to see what sizes / offsets / etc work.

Be careful with suspension mods. Again, there are lots of old threads discussing this. I'd generally recommend bringing it back to stock condition with new parts are required. More often than not, suspension "modifications" end up making it ride worse. You have to decide if you want to sacrifice ride and handling in exchange for "stance". I've experimented a LOT over that past 15 years on multiple different 036's and now all I do is drop the rear end slightly. If you want less body roll, buy a set of sway bars from Jono and Blue Ridge MB.

And yes, please start a new OWNER thread!

 

[Rey Gunn]

Will definitely start a new owner thread once I get the car.

As far as the suspension goes, i did some research and all I’m after is to lessen the gap between tire and fender. So I’m looking at H&R sport springs and drop the rear to make the car more level and not have that bulldog stance. Duly noted on the sway bars from Jono.

 

[gsxr]

As far as the suspension goes, i did some research and all I’m after is to lessen the gap between tire and fender. So I’m looking at H&R sport springs and drop the rear to make the car more level and not have that bulldog stance. Duly noted on the sway bars from Jono.

Lowering the rear slightly will level the car out. If you get H&R springs, it isn't easy to get it level... the front will drop too much, and the rear not enough. BT, DT. I posted a lot of details in old threads. I removed the H&R springs from that car and put stock springs back in...

 

[Stevester 500E]

Will definitely start a new owner thread once I get the car.

As far as the suspension goes, i did some research and all I’m after is to lessen the gap between tire and fender. So I’m looking at H&R sport springs and drop the rear to make the car more level and not have that bulldog stance. Duly noted on the sway bars from Jono.

Is it in your possession yet, I would like to come up an check it out someday.

 

[Ntrepid]

Lowering the rear slightly will level the car out. If you get H&R springs, it isn't easy to get it level... the front will drop too much, and the rear not enough. BT, DT. I posted a lot of details in old threads. I removed the H&R springs from that car and put stock springs back in...

Won’t Limited springs help if you want to stay OEM?


Robert

 

[gsxr]

Won’t Limited springs help if you want to stay OEM?

Good point, Robert. The Limited rears springs could potentially help re-sale in the future. If any spring swap is done, the originals should be kept in storage, since the stock rears are NLA now. I wouldn't be surprised if the fronts go away before long too. I'm also seeing mixed info on the Limited (#38) rears, not sure of current availability...

 

[JC220]

If any spring swap is done, the originals should be kept in storage, since the stock rears are NLA now.

Man, the 036 stock springs are going NLA too? This is very worrying stuff. Why are so many essential parts going NLA - and will they ever re-appear. It appears to me that E500E partsmageddon may be in our ver near future.

 

[Rey Gunn]

Is it in your possession yet, I would like to come up an check it out someday.

Yes it is! Would love to hook with a fellow 500E owner. Where are you located? I'm in SoCal.

 

[Stevester 500E]

San Diego