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This was our beloved E350, over 6.5 years and 85,000 miles (note the AMG style wheels we added).
Then, a few weeks ago, this happened. My wife was trying to pull out from a driveway enough to see any oncoming traffic, when a GMC Yukon came along and sliced off the very front end. Ninty degree impact from left to right, sort of "shaving" off the fascia to the radiator crossmember.
From the serpentine belt back, untouched
Even the fenders were spared!
The repairs exceeded the value guideline, so it was totaled. The insurance/salvage company didn't care what it rolled away on so I saved the wheels with tires in great shape. 245/45-17 Michelin Pilot Sport AS3.....7/32nds on the two front and 9/32nds on the two rear, which were newer. Great ride with excellent handling!
So, the AMG style wheels (from Powerwheels Pro) and tires are ready to clear out of the garage. $500 takes the whole set. Zero curb rash but they could use a good cleaning. At this price, please no haggling...let's just move them out. I can meet for local pickup or can ship, but at your cost.
Please PM me if interested. I'm in suburban Detroit.
Last edited by Sportstick; 05-09-2015 at 03:38 PM.
So sorry for your loss, I love my MB as well. Do you have the whole car or just the wheels?
Thank you. The car had been a gift from me to my wife, so it held special meaning. When the insurance company totaled it, they took the title and told us the car would be taken for salvage. I passed by the shop a few days later, and saw that it was gone. I imagine parts will wind up among many other cars at some point.
Luckily, they didn't care what wheels were on it for salvage, so I had our shop swap the old snow tires which would have needed replacing this year, and which were on low-cost wheels.
Thank you. The car had been a gift from me to my wife, so it held special meaning. When the insurance company totaled it, they took the title and told us the car would be taken for salvage. I passed by the shop a few days later, and saw that it was gone. I imagine parts will wind up among many other cars at some point.
I bet someone fixes that. It's not that much damage really.
I bet someone fixes that. It's not that much damage really.
Sorry about your car hope you all are OK.
You're right...the damage is physically not that bad and didn't intrude past the very front end. It's just that the cost came up to $13,300 so the age and mileage didn't hold up for the financial analysis. I have no idea where the car is, as the salvage company took it away two weeks ago.
Thanks to all for the good wishes. No injuries to anyone...just shaken up.
Sorry to hear that sportstick, I remember you were one of the first people to answer my questions on here when I was deciding between a 2008 C class and a 2007 E class, glad no one was hurt but that sucks =\ Any idea what will replace it?
Sorry to hear that sportstick, I remember you were one of the first people to answer my questions on here when I was deciding between a 2008 C class and a 2007 E class, glad no one was hurt but that sucks =\ Any idea what will replace it?
Yes, we were lucky that the hit was so far forward and perpendicular that it was more of a sudden shove back at the driver seat.
My wife looked at the new C and S, as well as the current gen E and somehow doesn't feel drawn to any of the MBs as she was when the W211 was being sold. She went and drove the Audi A6 3.0 Quattro and it just connected with her on several levels. The order is in and production is expected mid-June June. But, we'll miss this particular E Class.....
Yes, we were lucky that the hit was so far forward and perpendicular that it was more of a sudden shove back at the driver seat.
My wife looked at the new C and S, as well as the current gen E and somehow doesn't feel drawn to any of the MBs as she was when the W211 was being sold. She went and drove the Audi A6 3.0 Quattro and it just connected with her on several levels. The order is in and production is expected mid-June June. But, we'll miss this particular E Class.....
I traded my '07 E550 in November on a 2015 ML350 ordered just the way I wanted it, and love the ML as it is a vastly more modern design mechanically & electronically... however I really do miss my W211. MB really created a beautiful, timeless vehicle with that design. It was great to own.
(Outside of 3 TPMS sending unit failures since November, the ML is flawless... Cold A/C, great transmission performance, and really decent gas milage. Obviously a little "trucky" to drive, with very light over assisted steering, but everything is very well designed and brilliantly executed.)
Sorry for your loss.. Glad nobody was hurt.
Forgive me if it's a dumb question but Will the TPMS work if i put these wheels and tires to my 2010 e350 directly?
Sorry for your loss.. Glad nobody was hurt.
Forgive me if it's a dumb question but Will the TPMS work if i put these wheels and tires to my 2010 e350 directly?
Thanks for the good wishes....not a dumb question at all! I believe the sensors are the same from 2008 to 2010, so it should work....BUT....I believe I have a firm buyer who plans to make a payment tomorrow, and also have two others who are waiting, just in case. So, it is not likely that these will be available. Once the deal is done, I will modify this thread. Thank you.
These wheels/tires were fully paid today by the first forum member who inquired. Thanks to all who took the time to offer understanding and support for our car, and who inquired about the wheels/tires.
05-09-2015, 03:33 PM
I imagine parts will wind up among many other cars at some point.
