FOR SALE FS: My 1993 500E (Black/Black, 162k mi, SoCal)

[She loved E]

**SOLD**

Well guys… I love the 500, but it’s time for it to go to make way for other automotive adventures. Thanks to everyone here who has helped educate me about the model and appreciate how special it is. As amazing as the car is, though, I have to say the best thing about my ownership experience has been the people I’ve met that share my enthusiasm for the E500E, and I plan on sticking around even after the car is gone. Snif… I love you guys! :lovy:

The basics:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E
SOLD

-Pearl black over black
-Clean title, will be smogged & registered til June 2011 for the new owner
-162,XXX original miles
-VIN: WDBEA36E9PB853517
-Located in Aliso Viejo, California, USA

Upgrades:
-European headlamps (500E-specific) with 1994 wipers
-SL600 front brakes
-#2 front and #1 rear spring pads
-Eclipse head unit with Sirius tuner and antenna (not activated)
-Also comes with stock Becker head unit

Highlights:
-Interior and mechanical condition is truly outstanding
-Well-sorted, well documented car – see service history below
-Sold Starmark-certified in 2003; California car since new
-Mostly stock… all modifications are tasteful and reversible
-Paint is original – Any and all flaws are shown in Picasa photo album.

Photos (more here http://picasaweb.google.com/kjochai/500e#):

Please feel free to ask questions here, PM or call: 626-429-5820. Thanks, Kyle

 

[She loved E]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

Service history:
5/14/2010 159,470 – 4-wheel alignment
3/16/2010 158,853 – R&R center drag link & idler arm bushing; install SL600 front brakes
12/27/2009 157,000 – R&R headliner, rear sunshade, antenna assembly; adjust parking brake
9/25/2009 154,540 – R&R LH module, FPR, fuel pump relay, diagnostic display
9/17/2009 154,344 – R&R rear camber arms & center support bearing
6/8/2008 150,815 – Major (30K) service
1/29/2008 147,700 – R&R head gaskets; top-end rebuild; R&R heater hoses, PS hoses and heat shielding; replace coolant reservoir & level sensor, replace #4 front spring pads to #2; R&R module box hose, motor mounts; R&R upper timing chain rails, timing chain tension checked & found within specs
11/9/2007 146,447 – Oil & filter
9/13/2007 143,500 – Install European headlamps & ’94 wiper assemblies
8/4/2007 141,833 – R&R windshield, adjust SLS, replace #2 rear spring pads to #1
7/26/2007 141,406 – R&R AC hose, recharge AC
7/6/2007 140,643 – Test AC for leaks
6/7/2007 139,514 – R&R upper wiring harness, valve cover gaskets, upper timing chain rails, caps & rotors, upper breather hoses, suppressor covers & wiring brackets; change PS fluid, flush & change brake fluid; oil & filter
3/3/2007 135,500 – Oil & filter, R&R washer fluid reservoir pump
12/30/2006 – 130,100 – Oil & filter, R&R front brake pads
8/28/2006 125,500 – R&R thermostat, fan clutch, temperature sensor; R&R AC hose, recharge AC; oil & filter
5/4/2006 119,192 – Rebuild driveshaft, R&R front strut mounts, rebuild transmission reverse clutches
4/25/2006 118,750 – Install Eclipse head unit & Sirius tuner
4/14/2006 118,491 – Major (30K) service
3/3/2006 116,112 (Previous owner) – R&R PS pump, fan belt; minor service; transmission & cooling system flush
12/13/2005 114,080 (Previous owner) – Minor service, adjust e-brake
5/8/1993-5/23/2003 – VMI records in this date range available upon request

 

[KarlC]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

Great looking well cared for car !

 

[She loved E]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

Thanks Karl!

 

[She loved E]

Update

Minor update: I just took the car in for some additional maintenance. Steering shock, oil pressure sensor, sunroof deflector spring, washer fluid pump/gasket, lower PS hose, underbelly tray and v-belt and tensioner have all been replaced, along with another oil & filter change.

 

[She loved E]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

Have had some interest but as of right now the car is still available. Please call if interested. 626 429 5820.

 

[She loved E]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

Dropped the price & will list soon on other boards & classifieds.

 

[She loved E]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

Still for sale everyone. Gracias!

 

[T-500]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

Looks like it is in astounding condition with great history. Geez Kyle, if I didn't already have one...

 

[She loved E]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

Hey everyone,

Bumpin' it up as the car is still for sale. I'll be placing an ad with Autotrader and Hemmings in January with a price of $14,000. Given the interest so far I don't expect it to last much longer so if you're interested or have a buddy who might be please pass along my info!

Thanks, Kyle

 

[AMH-AMG]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

Im so pi$$ed I didn't know this was for sale in Nov when I was car shopping! My freaking dream car and it the perfect color combo and so well taken care of!

 

[gsxr]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

Kyle, just curious, your records mention a LH module R&R. Did the car get a '92 LH module upgrade, or is it the stock 93 module? Also, any trans work besides the new reverse clutches?

 

[She loved E]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

Dave - The LH was replaced with another '93 unit because of a weird noise @ idle (documented on Ecstasy). And trans work was limited to reverse clutches... fwd gears were inspected & found to be a-ok.

AMH-AMG - There's always more room in the garage for your dream car! Just park the 202 outside!

Kyle

 

[AMH-AMG]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

I cant. The 202 is just too pretty for that, now I could move my E36 M3 out to the curb for this.... ;-)

 

[akuma4me]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

this link does not work

SL 2-piece AMG wheels available at extra cost (condition detailed here: http://www.500ecstasy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7116)


Can u show the SL AMG Rims with the car? pic

 

[sheward]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

The 500ecstacy forum is down tempoarily. Here are a couple pics of replicas on my car for reference. They look identical to Kyles' which are authentic.
btw... They are quite hard to come by and fit the E500E perfectly.

drew

 

[She loved E]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E

Apologies, the SL wheels have been sold. I'll update the listing now...

 

[divernoir88]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E (Black/Black, 159kmi, SoCal)

Beautiful. Available?
Geoff

 

[She loved E]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E (Black/Black, 159kmi, SoCal)

Yes, still available!

 

[jano]

Re: FS: My 1993 500E (Black/Black, 159kmi, SoCal)

I saw the car last year, one of the cleanest interiors I've seen at this mileage (and I don't really care for black interiors)!

 

[She loved E]

Price reduced. Still available and becoming more and more motivated to free up garage space...

 

[She loved E]

SOLD!!

 

[gerryvz]

 

[gsxr]

Damn. I mean congrats! I would have been seriously interested in this car if the timing were better. I was shocked it lasted this long. Oh well... if the new owner ever gets bored with it, have 'em drop me a line, lol. Is the new owner a forum member, btw?

I'm almost afraid to ask, buttttt.... what is your replacement vehicular now?

 

[She loved E]

Replacements are the 318is I already had and also just picked up a pristine '80 320i. Yep I'm slummin it for a while.