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Week in Review

by Paul on April 21, 2013 in Week in Review with No comments

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

The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL did not sell, failing to meet its reserve with a final bid of $50,200: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Estate sold for $9,600: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1995 BMW 840Ci did not sell and has been relisted with a Buy It Now price of $17,995: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E sold for $10,200: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1985 Porsche 928S did not sell and has been relisted with a lower Buy It Now price of $22,000: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 BMW M5 did not meet its reserve with a final bid of $16,450. The car has been relisted. Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 sold for $18,500: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1968 Volkswagen Type III Fastback sold rather quickly for $12,200: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1972 BMW 2002 sold for $25,000: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

-Paul

1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Coupe

by Paul on April 13, 2013 in Mercedes Benz with 6 Comments

Maybe I’m getting old, but I yearn quite often for the Mercedes-Benzes from the 1980s and 1990s. Having grown up in a family that had a 190E 2.6 and a 400E, both of 1992 vintage, I miss the tank-like quality of these cars. These cars always struck me as interesting since they weren’t a boring drive, but didn’t have much in the way of sporting intentions. After driving my parent’s 2000 C280 on a trip home this weekend, the merits of these older Mercs are clear. Thirteen years and 105,000 miles never felt so good.

One of my favorite and most overlooked Benzes from the 1990s is the W124 coupe. Sold in small numbers stateside, they aren’t very flashy for a two-door, but have a simple elegance about them which exudes good taste. This E320 coupe for sale in Illinois is a low mileage survivor that personifies personal luxury.

Year: 1994
Model: E320 Coupe
Engine: 3.2 liter inline six
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 64,600
Price: $13,500

1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Coupe on AutoTrader

Rare 1994 Mercedes E320 Coupe, all options, automatic climate control, seat belt assist front seats, power antenna, premium sound, sunroof, Mercedes factory phone. It is hard to find E320 Coupes. Many Convertibles are listed but a coupe is very rarely up for sale. The engine and trasmission run great and shift seamlessly. The interior and all wood is in excellent condition inside this vehicle. Even the trunk mat is clean with no stains, A/C ice cold, always garaged, looks & drives great. Must see, interior like new, title in hand, well maintained.

As a general rule of thumb, the convertibles and 500E/E500 über sedans are the most highly valued W124s. The coupes can bring a little bit more than the estates, and the estates a bit more than the sedans. Since there were so few sold here, the coupes are fairly hard to come across. Nevertheless, $10,000 to $12,000 about the high mark for these cars, barring an exceptional car that might have around 20,000 to 30,000 miles. The 1995 E320 Estate we featured last week sold for $9,600, so I’d say were somewhere up around the $10,000 mark or so as a realistic value for this E320.

-Paul

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E

by Paul on April 4, 2013 in Mercedes Benz with 5 Comments

There are certain cars I’ve had the chance to get behind the wheel of which have made a long lasting impact in my life. Some of them include the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte and this car, the Mercedes-Benz 500E. The W124 E class wasn’t the most obvious choice on which to turn up the performance dial, but a partnership between Mercedes-Benz and Porsche netted what has become one of the most legendary sports sedans in recent memory. This 500E for sale on Long Island has a tick over 100,000 miles and comes with a comprehensive archive of service records.

Year: 1992
Model: 500E
Engine: 5.0 V8
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 105,000
Price: Auction – No Reserve

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E on eBay

This is a very rare Mercedes made together with Porsche. I can proudly say this is one of the best serviced cars and rides as solid as a rock. I have all the service records done only by a Mercedes-Benz dealer from February 1992 to October 2012. This car runs like brand new inside and mechanically brand new. The only thing you can ever find on this car is the little bubble on the right quarter panel right over the tire. I will attach that picture but other than that, if you are looking for a fair mileage, very, very well maintained 500E, this is it. Don’t look any further. Also, if you want to know, go to Google and type which celebrities owned the 1992 500E. You will see:

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sylvester Stallone
David Letterman
Mr. Bean
Formula One Champion Nikki Lauda

So this collectible car is one of the best. Thank you for looking.

Other than the aftermarket stereo head unit, this looks to be a fairly original, unmolested 500E. The extensive service records are certainly a bonus with this car. The last 500E that Ben featured was originally for sale at $12,850 and has been relisted with a Buy It Now at $11,950. That particular car has about 45,000 more miles and looks as if it might struggle to meet that price. This car, however, shouldn’t have a problem meeting that price; a 500E of this vintage should be able to bring somewhere between $12,000 and $14,000.

-Paul

1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Estate

by Paul on April 3, 2013 in Mercedes Benz with 4 Comments

Wagon Week may be over here at GCFSB, but for me, I’ve always got five-doors on my mind. One of my favorite five-doors happens to be the W124 E class. While maybe not as utilitarian as its predecessor, the W123 estate, the W124 had the same rock solid build quality wrapped in slightly more modern sheet metal. This E320 estate for sale in San Francisco represents the final year for the W124. While it’s fairly common to find a few low mileage cabriolets and even coupes and sedans, many of the five-door E320s were used as intended – as a workhorse. Finding a mint one like this is a real treat.

Year: 1995
Model: E320 Estate
Engine: 3.2 liter inline six
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 87,851 miles
Price: Auction – No reserve

1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Estate on eBay

Selling for no reserve…

Widely popular and very few in supply with low mileage. The 124 E class wagon is one of the best built Mercedes Benz wagons ever made. Sold new on November 14, 1994 San Francisco European Motors Mercedes Benz. Serviced at the dealer with maintenance booklet routinely stamped. This car has been well maintained through out its history. Garaged and in excellent condition overall. This car has never left the Bay Area.

Recently last month, I have repaired many of the major items that are common replacement issues on E class wagons:

*New head gasket
*New main wire harness
*New radiator
*New water pump
*New thermostat
*New coolant tank
*New rear tail gate shocks
*Fluids serviced

All of the major repairs have been performed to the highest standard by a Mercedes Independent shop. Receipts and records will be included with the sale. Car runs excellent and you can drive it home. AC blows cold but center vents not blowing cold air but cold air blows thru side vents fine. Outside temp reading not working. Car has good tread. Tires are Michelin. Brakes are good. Passes smog no problem. All of the electronics are working fine. Windows, door locks, speedo, odometer etc. Transmission shifts smooth and crisp. Email for more info. Clean title in hand.

With the all important wiring harness issue taken care of, along with a few other major repairs, this E320 looks like a pretty solid bet for someone seeking one of these modern classics. With no reserve, I’d suspect this E320 estate might pull somewhere between $6,500 and $8,500, as the W124 estates aren’t quite reaching W123 territory just yet.

-Paul

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

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