WANTED Looking for nice driver E500

[Maui]

Not looking for a daily driver, just another toy for the stable. My budget is $20k.

What should I expect for $20,000?
What are the main things to look for? Pitfalls?

I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my toys and meticulous on maintenance.

I've also considered a 560 SEC.

 

[gerryvz]

http://www.500eboard.com/forums/showthread.php?1658-560SEC-Buyer-s-Guide-YouTube-video

http://www.slmarket.com/500ee500-proven-formula/

Our member nyc123 would also be a great guy to talk to about collector-grade 500E models, as he has some extensive experience searching for, and finding, "the one."

Cheers,
Gerry

 

[Maui]

Thanks. I found a beautiful low mile 1993 in Canada but I have no idea how difficult it is to import it to the US. I know the Canadian cars use kilometer gauge. I'd hate to have to change it to mph.

 

[gerryvz]

Talk to 2phast about Canadian imports and process .... he's one of the experts on that topic on this board.

 

[Maui]

Thanks again. I sent him a PM.

 

[Maui]

The car I found in Vancouver, BC turns out to be a Japanese import, so the search continues.

 

[texas993]

The car I found in Vancouver, BC turns out to be a Japanese import, so the search continues.

I know the owner of that car and he is very meticulous. He is selling the 500 to purchase a G Wagen. Too bad that it is Japanese. He told me about that a while ago when he was thinking of selling.

 

[Maui]

I was ready to fly up and buy the car as soon as I saw the ad. It looks beautiful.

 

[biohound1975]

What is so bad about Japanese imports? I thought it was only an issue with E60 AMGs.

 

[bing]

Expensive and not easy to federalised, patchy history & maintenance record (if at all).

 

[jhodg5ck]

have a link? Jap imports don't worry me so much..;-)

jono

 

[Maui]

have a link? Jap imports don't worry me so much..;-)

jono

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/4041621682.html

 

[CB500E]

I have been toying with the idea of selling mine. Solid car with lots of recent major maintenance done. Everything works and its been a reliable daily driver for the last year.

 

[8899]

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/4041621682.html

 

[bing]

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/4041621682.html

Car featured here before but can't find the thread.

 

[Maui]

North american car?

 

[CB500E]

Yes mine is North American

 

[Maui]

Yes mine is North American

Could you send me some pictures to ilovemaui1@gmail.com?

 

[Maui]

I have negotiated a purchase. I will post details once I have the car in my possession. Thanks for all the help and info on the board. I'm sure I will be a regular subscriber.