Hello E500EBoard -
First time poster, longtime admirer. I relied heavily on this site (and the previous one) when I bought my '94 E500 15 mo ago.
I live in the Boston area and am going to sell my 1994 E500 - I don't drive it enough to justify keeping it. I will be showing the car in September at a local car museum's Mercedes Day - and was hoping to get some feedback on where this group thinks the car should be priced. Any insight would be much appreciated.
Here is some info on the car's history:
*I am the 3rd owner - I bought it last June from my uncle - who has been the primary owner. This car has always been garaged under his or my care - and for my uncle, this car was always a 4th or 5th car. For me, it has been a 3rd car.
*Here is my best estimate of ownership:
-Owner #1 - bought car in Ohio or Texas - unclear from the carfax in Fall of 1993
-Owner #2 (my uncle) - bought the car in Fall of 1994 w/ 5,822 miles. The car lived the majority of its life in Indianapolis, IN.
-Owner #3 (me) - bought the car in June 2011 w/ 78,678 miles. I live outside of Boston.
*The car has always been maintained at MB dealerships under my, and my uncle's care - with the exception of my most recent oil/filter change - which I did at a local mechanic who I know and trust. (MB of Indianapolis, Mercedes Benz of Boston - Herb Chambers)
*I have driven the car for the last two summers putting approx 3,300 miles on it. The car didn't leave the garage in the winters, and was stored covered.
*Cool facts on this car:
-I have the original window sticker for this car - $82,975
-I have both sets of original keys w/ original key fobs from dealership (Dana Motor Company, Cincinnati) - I believe now called MB of Cincinnati
The car is completely stock and original:
*1994 E500
*VIN WDBEA36EXRC033136
*Engine #: 008194
*Ship Number: 3153
*Black Pearl Metallic (199) w/ Grey Leather (278)
*Just under 82,000
Recent upkeep of note:
*New exhaust system installed Spring 2011 before I took ownership from my uncle. He had the work done by the MB dealership in Indianapolis - but, when I took to my dealer in Boston, they indicated it was an aftermarket. So, I believe the dealer no longer had the part, or wanted to get the part - and went aftermarket. System is fine - there is a slight rattle that requires a slight 'bend' to make it stop.
*4 brand new tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.
A couple of things that need attention:
*A/C needs to be recharged
*Outside temp wire is loose - so reading in car comes and goes.
*Rear brakes - rear brakes have 25% remaining.
*Rattle from new exhaust needs slight 'bend' to eliminate noise.
So - any insight on where the market is for this car would be greatly appreciated. Also - does the engine or ship numbers tell us anything about the car? (ie it was xx of yyy cars that came across in '94.)
And, of course, if there is anyone interested in the Boston area - let me know and am happy to show the car.
DC
PS This is the only pic I have on this computer - but will upload more later.
First time poster, longtime admirer. I relied heavily on this site (and the previous one) when I bought my '94 E500 15 mo ago.
I live in the Boston area and am going to sell my 1994 E500 - I don't drive it enough to justify keeping it. I will be showing the car in September at a local car museum's Mercedes Day - and was hoping to get some feedback on where this group thinks the car should be priced. Any insight would be much appreciated.
Here is some info on the car's history:
*I am the 3rd owner - I bought it last June from my uncle - who has been the primary owner. This car has always been garaged under his or my care - and for my uncle, this car was always a 4th or 5th car. For me, it has been a 3rd car.
*Here is my best estimate of ownership:
-Owner #1 - bought car in Ohio or Texas - unclear from the carfax in Fall of 1993
-Owner #2 (my uncle) - bought the car in Fall of 1994 w/ 5,822 miles. The car lived the majority of its life in Indianapolis, IN.
-Owner #3 (me) - bought the car in June 2011 w/ 78,678 miles. I live outside of Boston.
*The car has always been maintained at MB dealerships under my, and my uncle's care - with the exception of my most recent oil/filter change - which I did at a local mechanic who I know and trust. (MB of Indianapolis, Mercedes Benz of Boston - Herb Chambers)
*I have driven the car for the last two summers putting approx 3,300 miles on it. The car didn't leave the garage in the winters, and was stored covered.
*Cool facts on this car:
-I have the original window sticker for this car - $82,975
-I have both sets of original keys w/ original key fobs from dealership (Dana Motor Company, Cincinnati) - I believe now called MB of Cincinnati
The car is completely stock and original:
*1994 E500
*VIN WDBEA36EXRC033136
*Engine #: 008194
*Ship Number: 3153
*Black Pearl Metallic (199) w/ Grey Leather (278)
*Just under 82,000
Recent upkeep of note:
*New exhaust system installed Spring 2011 before I took ownership from my uncle. He had the work done by the MB dealership in Indianapolis - but, when I took to my dealer in Boston, they indicated it was an aftermarket. So, I believe the dealer no longer had the part, or wanted to get the part - and went aftermarket. System is fine - there is a slight rattle that requires a slight 'bend' to make it stop.
*4 brand new tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.
A couple of things that need attention:
*A/C needs to be recharged
*Outside temp wire is loose - so reading in car comes and goes.
*Rear brakes - rear brakes have 25% remaining.
*Rattle from new exhaust needs slight 'bend' to eliminate noise.
So - any insight on where the market is for this car would be greatly appreciated. Also - does the engine or ship numbers tell us anything about the car? (ie it was xx of yyy cars that came across in '94.)
And, of course, if there is anyone interested in the Boston area - let me know and am happy to show the car.
DC
PS This is the only pic I have on this computer - but will upload more later.
