*** UPDATE *** This car sold in June 2013.
No affiliation, etc. Car is actually in Frisco, TX which is a bit north of Dallas. Sounds like yet another person who doesn't know the dash switch is NOT supposed to raise the rear headrests. Strange about the power antenna though, how is this operated "manually"...?
UPDATE: AutoCheck report attached, accident reported in 2009. Power antenna is broken but the mast can be pulled up/down by hand.
VIN = WDBEA36E1RC045966
http://bringatrailer.com/2012/10/25/bat-exclusive-1994-mercedes-benz-e500/
No affiliation, etc. Car is actually in Frisco, TX which is a bit north of Dallas. Sounds like yet another person who doesn't know the dash switch is NOT supposed to raise the rear headrests. Strange about the power antenna though, how is this operated "manually"...?
UPDATE: AutoCheck report attached, accident reported in 2009. Power antenna is broken but the mast can be pulled up/down by hand.
VIN = WDBEA36E1RC045966
http://bringatrailer.com/2012/10/25/bat-exclusive-1994-mercedes-benz-e500/
October 25, 2012 — BaT Exclusives / Cover Stories / German / Inspiration / Under $20k — 2 comments
BaT Exclusive: 1994 Mercedes Benz E500
This 1994 Mercedes Benz E500 (Chassis WDBEA36E1RC045966) is offered by the owner since December of 2008. The car was not up to his cosmetic expectations at that point, so in March 2009 he had it re-sprayed in original 040 black and also had the wheels refinished. He then had 3M clear bra applied to the hood, fenders, and mirrors. Maintenance is paramount with these flared beasts, and he says that all scheduled maintenance has been performed, and that the car needs needs absolutely nothing to be enjoyed immediately. The seller has bought several BaT cars, and with the recent purchase of an early 911, this E500 needs to go to make room. It is available in Frisco, Texas for $15,900.
Black/black is a great color scheme on this car, as many others came with metallic paint colors, contrasting lower cladding, and 2-tone interiors which have not aged as well. This car was $84,000 when new, and 1994 was the final year with smoother headlights and lower body cladding. The seller says that his Mercedes starts without fail, drives straight and true regardless of speed, and pulls like a freight train to the redline with no issues. He says the transmission shifts smoothly and precisely, and that the car will not overheat, even in 108 degree Texas heat.
The A/C is described as “ice cold”and the heat and defrost as “sweltering.” The leather upholstery looks to be in excellent shape and the front seats are heated. The seller says that everything in the car works properly apart from the rear headrest up-down adjustment, the rear cabin light, and the power antenna, which must be operated manually.
The car now has 139,569 miles. Below is a list of the other maintenance and repairs performed under the seller’s ownership:
7/18/2009
■Drive belt, tensioner, and pulley replaced
■Coolant reservoir replaced and system flushed
■Brake system flushed and bled
■Changed oil, filter, air filters, power steering filter, and fuel filter
■New spark plugs
■Three new tie rods
8/13/2009
■4-wheel alignment
3/04/2010
■Replaced blower motor and regulator
■Replaced cabin filter
■Replaced wiper blades
■Replaced drivers key micro switch (locks now operate properly from drivers door and trunk)
11/30/2010
■4 Yokohama YK520 Tires installed at 134,021 miles
9/05/2012
■Replaced electric cooling fans
■Replaced thremostat
■4-wheel alignment and tires road-force balance
Click here to email the seller directly if you are interested.
Check out the additional photos of the car in the Flickr album.
BaT Exclusive: 1994 Mercedes Benz E500
This 1994 Mercedes Benz E500 (Chassis WDBEA36E1RC045966) is offered by the owner since December of 2008. The car was not up to his cosmetic expectations at that point, so in March 2009 he had it re-sprayed in original 040 black and also had the wheels refinished. He then had 3M clear bra applied to the hood, fenders, and mirrors. Maintenance is paramount with these flared beasts, and he says that all scheduled maintenance has been performed, and that the car needs needs absolutely nothing to be enjoyed immediately. The seller has bought several BaT cars, and with the recent purchase of an early 911, this E500 needs to go to make room. It is available in Frisco, Texas for $15,900.
Black/black is a great color scheme on this car, as many others came with metallic paint colors, contrasting lower cladding, and 2-tone interiors which have not aged as well. This car was $84,000 when new, and 1994 was the final year with smoother headlights and lower body cladding. The seller says that his Mercedes starts without fail, drives straight and true regardless of speed, and pulls like a freight train to the redline with no issues. He says the transmission shifts smoothly and precisely, and that the car will not overheat, even in 108 degree Texas heat.
The A/C is described as “ice cold”and the heat and defrost as “sweltering.” The leather upholstery looks to be in excellent shape and the front seats are heated. The seller says that everything in the car works properly apart from the rear headrest up-down adjustment, the rear cabin light, and the power antenna, which must be operated manually.
The car now has 139,569 miles. Below is a list of the other maintenance and repairs performed under the seller’s ownership:
7/18/2009
■Drive belt, tensioner, and pulley replaced
■Coolant reservoir replaced and system flushed
■Brake system flushed and bled
■Changed oil, filter, air filters, power steering filter, and fuel filter
■New spark plugs
■Three new tie rods
8/13/2009
■4-wheel alignment
3/04/2010
■Replaced blower motor and regulator
■Replaced cabin filter
■Replaced wiper blades
■Replaced drivers key micro switch (locks now operate properly from drivers door and trunk)
11/30/2010
■4 Yokohama YK520 Tires installed at 134,021 miles
9/05/2012
■Replaced electric cooling fans
■Replaced thremostat
■4-wheel alignment and tires road-force balance
Click here to email the seller directly if you are interested.
Check out the additional photos of the car in the Flickr album.
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. The only reason I haven't sorted the antenna motor is just spent a good sum to have the mast replaced..motor was working fine at the time and they are not free....motor went out about a week or two after replacing mast and just didn't want to be without the car again and frankly was a little pissed. These are not for the faint of heart or wallet. I did replace the upper bolster at a cost of $473. The Tin Lizzy affair here local does all my work and are fantastic..the whole seat was $1400 or so and the rest is in good shape...my feeling-right or wrong- is as fast as that bolster area wore in relation to the rest of seat tells me the patina will begin soon and will blend in better with time..as far as "a legend in my own mind" comment...don't get it...I spent more on the engine-out service on my Boxer a couple years ago than I'm asking for my E. I'm not a chump-change and don't have a problem maintaining my collection...the E included...and yes I do know the switch isn't to raise the rear headrests...the tint fellas were complaining when I had the 3M bra and tint done..it's a bit tight getting to rear glass..regarding autocheck...when I bought the car score was 72...in Nov 2009 the score was 56 and on page 5 it said accident front-center but nowhere did it say major...I assume the miles have decreased the score...ok got that out of my system---I know how good an example this is and I know all needs have been addressed--even offered to refund anyone's PPI money if she didn't pass...just easier to keep--what else can I buy for $15k (or whatever she's worth)...oh and by the way, since I do drive her quite a bit and like coffee in the morning--yes I did add the cupholders..my apologies to the German philosophy 
