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2008 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate

by Ben on May 17, 2013 in AMG, Mercedes Benz with No comments

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Need to haul a bunch of stuff around at neck breaking speeds? Today is your lucky day. Love doing burnouts and getting strange looks from confused bystanders? Today is your lucky day too! The E63 AMG Estate is a car that car guys get but most others don’t. Why does a station wagon have 500+ hp and sound like a hungry lion trapped outside of a New York Deli? Because wildly fast and ridiculous wagons make the world a better place. The 2008 AMG wagon is located in my lovely city by the bay and needs a new home.

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Year: 2008
Model: E63 AMG Estate
Engine: 6.2 liter V8
Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic
Mileage: 63,949
Price: No Reserve Auction, Current bid of $32,223

Click for Details: 2008 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate on eBay

Selling this 2008 E63 Wagon for no reserve. The last bid will win the car. Please only bid if you are genuinely interested in owning this fine AMG wagon. One owner 2008 Mercedes Benz E63 wagon with 63,949 miles. Only 62 E63 wagons were produced in 2008. Super rare. It comes factory with 6.2L V8 producing a whopping 507HP/465ft-lbs and 7 speed transmission.

This is the ultimate sleeper wagon and its currently de-badged (have the original emblems) of the E63 emblem on tail gate. This wagon will give you pure enjoyment and thrill when driving this wagon. It has all the right features and great color combination. Only feature it does not have is the 3rd row seat but that means it has the spare tire option.

Car was purchased from Smythe Mercedes Benz in San Jose California on 12/2007. Meticulous dealer records with service and warranty information included with sale. All services performed at Smythe European Mercedes Benz. Folder with detailed records date and mileage in chronological order. Original window sticker, books, and keys. No accidents or damage. No pets or smoking. Clean carfax and title in hand. Many pics below.

Just installed two new rear tires this week. Front tires are still very new tread. All matching tires in factory sizes 245/40/18 front and 265/35/18 rears. Last month installed new v belt. Recent dealer inspection on 4/13/2013 with 63,731 miles. Results posted in pics below. Car is in fantastic shape!

Ordered new with the following equipment:

Iridium Silver
Black Nappa leather

Options-
Voice control
Premium pkg II
- Dvd navigation, heated and active vented seats, power rear side window shades, keyless go, Bi xenon headlamps with active illumination, head lamp washing system, cornering fog lamps.

Total MSRP $93,305.00

Hoping that this car finds a great home. The right wagon enthusiast that appreciates the best of the best wagons on the road! Seller reserves right to cancel auction early. Email for more info.

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I believe there were 153 E63 wagons produced and only 62 of those left the factory in 2008 making this a pretty rare breed of AMG. This would be the perfect SF hoonmobile. If I got my hands on this wagon San Francisco could forget about their fog issue as I would be leaving enough tire smoke at every street intersection to keep the city in the clouds year round. The M156 NA 6.2 is the best sounding V8 Mercedes has ever built and was originally developed for DTM racing. Let’s hope this wagon goes to a good owner who isn’t afraid to let the lion out and allow us all to enjoy the sweet sounds from Großaspach.

-Ben

Wagon Week: 2006 Mercedes-Benz E55 Estate

by Paul on March 26, 2013 in AMG, Mercedes Benz, Theme Week with 2 Comments

Now that we’re well into wagon week, I know it can be frustrating to look at some of the cars we’ve featured knowing that we may never get to drive, let alone own, one of these cool haulers. But, in 2005, Mercedes-Benz gave five-door fans in the US a breath of fresh air with the E55 AMG Estate. This supercharged V8 wagon was vastly different from anything on Mercedes’ forecourts at the time, as the company was focused heavily on its ever expanding SUV lineup. But somehow, this beast got through a committee and made its way stateside. All the better for us gearheads, then, because the E55 AMG offers up 469 bhp and 516 ft/lbs torque from its 5.5 liter, supercharged V8. That’s plenty of power to catch your carpool mates off guard. This clean E55 AMG Estate is for sale in Austin, Texas and is ready for all your fast hauling needs.

Year: 2006
Model: E55 Estate
Engine: 5.5 liter supercharged V8
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Mileage: 55,098 miles
Price: $34,950

2006 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Estate on AutoTrader

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Local trade, black with charcoal leather. Premium package ($3,650), lighting package, keyless go ($1,080), COMAND navigation system, six disc CD changer, Harman-Kardon sound system with Dolby, three zone automatic climate control. Driving dynamic front seats, burl walnut trim, power tilt/slide glass sunroof, bi-xenon active light system, 5-speed automatic transmission. Six twin five spoke AMG aluminum alloy wheels, all books and keys present, 46 point quality inspection completed and maintenance performed with all documentation including oil and filter change and front brake pads plus much more.

Honestly, the E55 AMG Estate is one of my all time favorite Mercedes-Benzes, right up there with the R107 SL and W124 500E/E500. Sure, the later E63 may have added more power and refinement, but I loved the visceral yowl of that supercharger on this engine. It gave these cars character. The price for this E is a little on the high side, as E55s with this kind of mileage are hovering more around the $30,000 mark, with a few dipping into the high $20,000 range. This car does look remarkably mint and unmolested for its age, though, and black is the perfect color for this fast Benz. It adds to its already high stealth factor.

-Paul

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E

by Ben on March 14, 2013 in AMG, Mercedes Benz with 7 Comments

I remember my first car door “thud moment.” As sad as that sounds, sometimes it’s the little things that make you remember and love a certain model. In this case it was my parents 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E. It wasn’t the prettiest, fastest or most comfortable car but boy that thing was built like a bank vault.

When the W124 was being produced, Mercedes-Benz, in my opinion, was arguably the best manufacturer in the world. At the top of the W124 hierarchy sat the 500E; the über-Benz that was built in close cooperation with Porsche. It’s been described as a cross between a vault and an unstoppable freight train. If you’re reading this post I assume that you know all about this car and its unique story so I’ll spare you my version and we’ll get to this 1992 example for sale in New Jersey.

Year: 1992
Model: 500E
Engine: 5.0 V8
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 149,382
Price: $12,850 Buy It Now

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E on eBay

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E. Gray/Tan, 149K miles, two owners, first owner had car until 2011. Acquired directly from owner/collector.

It makes me genuinely happy that cars like this are still around and there are people like us who still appreciate them for what they are. Sure, Mercedes has gotten a little gimmicky with their “Black Series” line, 6-wheel Geländewagens and “four-door” coupes, but every ten years or so they build something special. The 500E is special.

Like all special cars, there should be a good story attached. The 500E has quite a few. The fact that it took 18 days to build. The fact that it was built in the same factory as the 959 (Rossle-Bau factory). The fact that the top racing talent at the time, like Bobby Rahal, Eddie Irvine, Emerson Fittipaldi all spent their off track hours cruising around in 500E’s. That’s pretty damn cool if you ask me.

It’s sad to see things like a dirty engine bay and lack of details in the description. I think if this Mercedes were cleaned up, had full records and a better color combo it would be able to fetch its $12,850 asking price, but in the current state, I think the price is high.

-Ben

1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC AMG Widebody

by brian on February 23, 2013 in AMG, Mercedes Benz with 4 Comments

As a child of the 80′s it goes without saying that this very car graced the walls of my bedroom sandwiched between a 911 and a Countach. This was the sort of car I lusted after when I was young. Today I still have a soft spot for this look, as the monochromatic AMG look is truly timeless.

Whoever ordered this car new knew what they were doing and certainly spared no expense. With every AMG appearance accessory available in 1984, this car must have cost at least double that of a 500 SEC off the showroom floor. With such limited information in the ad, it isn’t too clear if this car has the engine upgrades to back up the stunning looks. Either way this beautiful India Red over tan 500 SEC is the stuff dreams were made of in 1984.

Year: 1984
Model: 500 SEC AMG
Engine: 5.4 liter V8
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 3,300
Price: $62,500

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC AMG Widebody

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Full AMG steel wide body, 5.4 litre quad cam, four valve motor, every AMG option available.

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This is certainly a rare car to say the least, as AMG cars of this era were custom ordered out of a catalog. This is in contrast to buying a full AMG car right off the lot as you can today. With 3,300 original miles, the all steel widebody, and AMG parts galore, this car certainly commands a high dollar price tag….but $62,500? That may be a little too high. Considering a mint 500 SEC is valued at $24,000 on the high side, it’s tough to justify a full $40,000 premium for the AMG treatment. If this car had the legendary DOHC 6.0L I think the potential could be there, however, with the 5.4 V8, I’d be more interested in this car in the $40,000 to $45,000 range.

-Brian

Week in Review

by Paul on February 18, 2013 in AMG, Audi, BMW, Dinan, Mercedes Benz, Uncategorized, Volkswagen, Week in Review with Comments Off

Welcome to Week in Review, where we’ll take a look at some of the vehicles featured on GCFSB over the last two weeks:

The 1962 Volkswagen Beetle sold for $15,599: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1994 Audi S4 did not sell, with a final bid of $4,850: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 Estate did not sell at $36,600, failing to meet its $41,800 reserve: Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1976 Mercedes-Benz Sbarro 450SEL sold for $21,995: Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG sold for $30,450: Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1973 BMW 2002 Touring did not sell with a final bid of $10,200.01: Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 2006 BMW M5 with Dinan upgrades sold for $33,600: Auction | Our Post on this Car

-Paul

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