Mark this thread as Unsold
FS: 1997 Brabus E65
Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
TBD
This is my car- I don't mind the negative responses; everyone is entitled. It is however a great car, and within my narrow scope of connections, the only one I know of. For someone that wants a genuine article it probably cannot be duplicated (at least here in the States). It may not sell for 30, but it will sell for more than 20 I think. For someone, it is a ton of car for the money, and surely worth more than a new, garden variety Nissan. It's fast, solid, good looking, reliable, comfortable, and above all rare- I only know of another that did this (albeit in 1998). I own older performance MBZ's, a 92 500e, 04 Renntech S500, an original 6.0 Hammer, and a Brabus-tuned A160 (which you can see in the photos). All the cars are different and unique in some way. They are not all better or worse...just different driving experiences. I also have a CLS63...good car too but not nearly as special as the other ones (not even as special as the lowly Aclass). The CLS is mass produced and anyone can buy one. It is fast- faster than all the others but at the same time it is soul-less and definitely not as special. Even the build quality is not as good as the 500e which is 16 years older. That's the point with these cars...they have a unique place in the lineup and when you drive and own one, you will appreciate it. When you open the garage in the morning, you get behind the wheel of something that took many man-hours to build...it's a great feeling. I will put the car for sale on Ebay most likely and will get more aggressive about selling it. Maybe I will be shocked, but I think someone will like it and pay a little something for it. After all, that person will be paying about 130k less. A good compromise I should think?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,268
Likes: 253
brabus has an iconic following...
this car is very very rare and if i was the seller i would take my time selling it as the right customer will come along. depreciation is a non issue in this case.
alex
few cars
this car is very very rare and if i was the seller i would take my time selling it as the right customer will come along. depreciation is a non issue in this case.
alex
few cars
Almost a Member!
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
They are fairly quick, the e60 had a 0-60 of 4.7 last I checked. The fastest sedan in the world for the late 90's was based off this car... and built by Brabus.
I tend to side with Ted, but this is an interesting debate. I have been watching these cars sell for a few years. In 2007, you could not touch an e60/65 for under $30k anywhere.
Now I understand it is what it is, but in the past year I have seen one Renntech and 2 Brabus modified ones sell on ebay. One had a bit higher miles, but none of them ever reached $10k, with all the documentation, pretty much everything this car has besides the mag article. The second one I saw was almost identical to this, higher mileage, and sold for $8k (I was literally near tears that I could not pull together the cash quick enough)!
Times have changed. w210/w211s of 2007 and 2008 are dirt cheap nowadays. I agree, this is a rare car, he might get $20k+ if the right buyer comes along, but the only way he will sell it for that is if he finds the perfect buyer, which I doubt would happen at all, if anytime soon.
I tend to side with Ted, but this is an interesting debate. I have been watching these cars sell for a few years. In 2007, you could not touch an e60/65 for under $30k anywhere.
Now I understand it is what it is, but in the past year I have seen one Renntech and 2 Brabus modified ones sell on ebay. One had a bit higher miles, but none of them ever reached $10k, with all the documentation, pretty much everything this car has besides the mag article. The second one I saw was almost identical to this, higher mileage, and sold for $8k (I was literally near tears that I could not pull together the cash quick enough)!
Times have changed. w210/w211s of 2007 and 2008 are dirt cheap nowadays. I agree, this is a rare car, he might get $20k+ if the right buyer comes along, but the only way he will sell it for that is if he finds the perfect buyer, which I doubt would happen at all, if anytime soon.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,436
Likes: 6
300ce
........One thing to keep in mind when selling a 1997 car is that no major bank is going to finance it. If you find a one that is willing to finance a 1997 E420, the value of the car whether Brabus or no Brabus will be the same as the value of a regular 1997 E420. This means that the only potential buyer will be a cash buyer. Now, you have to envision a cash buyer who has $30K cash in this economy and is willing to put into buying a car. Such buyers exist, but then also hve to factor in the huge number of choices such a buyer comands in todays market. The person will have to not desire an SL55, W211 E55, CLS 55 etc. The person will have to specifically have $30K cash in their his/her pocket be looking for nothing else other than a 1997 Brabus E420.
Ted
Ted
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,102
Likes: 1
From: Norcal
43
........One thing to keep in mind when selling a 1997 car is that no major bank is going to finance it. If you find a one that is willing to finance a 1997 E420, the value of the car whether Brabus or no Brabus will be the same as the value of a regular 1997 E420. This means that the only potential buyer will be a cash buyer. Now, you have to envision a cash buyer who has $30K cash in this economy and is willing to put into buying a car. Such buyers exist, but then also hve to factor in the huge number of choices such a buyer comands in todays market. The person will have to not desire an SL55, W211 E55, CLS 55 etc. The person will have to specifically have $30K cash in their his/her pocket be looking for nothing else other than a 1997 Brabus E420.
Ted
Ted
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,436
Likes: 6
300ce
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,761
Likes: 4
From: North Carolina
98 Black C43 , 12’ ML 350 Blutec
........One thing to keep in mind when selling a 1997 car is that no major bank is going to finance it. If you find a one that is willing to finance a 1997 E420, the value of the car whether Brabus or no Brabus will be the same as the value of a regular 1997 E420. This means that the only potential buyer will be a cash buyer. Now, you have to envision a cash buyer who has $30K cash in this economy and is willing to put into buying a car. Such buyers exist, but then also hve to factor in the huge number of choices such a buyer comands in todays market. The person will have to not desire an SL55, W211 E55, CLS 55 etc. The person will have to specifically have $30K cash in their his/her pocket be looking for nothing else other than a 1997 Brabus E420.
Ted
Ted
Almost a Member!
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: NY NY
2000 e55
true beauty! dont let the haters bring it down! you cant put a price on something so rare.. worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.. why dont you guys watch barrett jackson sometime and see what people are willing to pay for cars.. 20-30k is a bargain.. i would trade my 55 for that thing any day!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,761
Likes: 4
From: North Carolina
98 Black C43 , 12’ ML 350 Blutec
Better idea, let the owner take it to Barrett Jackson and let him run it across the stage with no reserve.If he gets more than 30,he can laugh all the way to the bank.If he doesn't he can cry on tv for the viewing audience to see.
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
W124036
Is it still for sale?
Hi,
Selling a genuine Brabus E65. Converted on a zero mile 1997 E420 by Bev Hill MBZ / Brabus. Black with Black/gray, 38k miles. Excellent condition / one owner Los Angeles. All Brabus equipment. Motor Trend article on the very car: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...420/index.html You can email me at john@gmpc.com and I will send details. Price is 30k... or around there. Thx.
Selling a genuine Brabus E65. Converted on a zero mile 1997 E420 by Bev Hill MBZ / Brabus. Black with Black/gray, 38k miles. Excellent condition / one owner Los Angeles. All Brabus equipment. Motor Trend article on the very car: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...420/index.html You can email me at john@gmpc.com and I will send details. Price is 30k... or around there. Thx.
Is your car still for sale?
I've sent you a PM.
-arnt-
PS. If someone have the contact info to John - please forward a PM.
Last edited by 500AMM; Sep 3, 2009 at 04:31 PM. Reason: Additional text
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Looking for a C55 or CLK55
........One thing to keep in mind when selling a 1997 car is that no major bank is going to finance it. If you find a one that is willing to finance a 1997 E420, the value of the car whether Brabus or no Brabus will be the same as the value of a regular 1997 E420. This means that the only potential buyer will be a cash buyer. Now, you have to envision a cash buyer who has $30K cash in this economy and is willing to put into buying a car. Such buyers exist, but then also hve to factor in the huge number of choices such a buyer comands in todays market. The person will have to not desire an SL55, W211 E55, CLS 55 etc. The person will have to specifically have $30K cash in their his/her pocket be looking for nothing else other than a 1997 Brabus E420.
Ted
Ted
Good luck very nice ride indeed.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,411
Likes: 69
From: Socal, Chino
E55 2006 / CLS55 / S450 / Jag XKR2011
true beauty! dont let the haters bring it down! you cant put a price on something so rare.. worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.. why dont you guys watch barrett jackson sometime and see what people are willing to pay for cars.. 20-30k is a bargain.. i would trade my 55 for that thing any day!
Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: NC
2.3-16 (ECE)
Back from the dead!
This car is fast. Watched it put up quite a fight to a w220 S65 at highway speeds. Revs wicked fast, sound gnarly and simply feels and looks like something very special.
Ted, I don't personally know you, but you're part of the reason I dislike internet forums!
This car is fast. Watched it put up quite a fight to a w220 S65 at highway speeds. Revs wicked fast, sound gnarly and simply feels and looks like something very special.
Ted, I don't personally know you, but you're part of the reason I dislike internet forums!
Last edited by Rated///M; Feb 28, 2013 at 06:37 PM.
Super Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 890
Likes: 4
From: Boise, ID, USA
300D, 500E, E420
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,436
Likes: 6
300ce
The new owner found a technical problem which was reducing power. With that fixed, the car is a rocketship. I suspect that Motor Trend tested it when the problem still existed, which is why their numbers are so low. The fact that it ran as strong as it did while not running properly is a testament to the potential.
+1. Talk about a clueless troll. Unreal. Quicksilver500 summed it up pretty well in his posts.
+1. Talk about a clueless troll. Unreal. Quicksilver500 summed it up pretty well in his posts.
.......thanks for the love! Last time I checked I wasn't on sale, but the car was. Now that you have expressed your love for me, did want to say something about the car or the market?
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-...ml#post5562079
Ted
Last edited by Ted Baldwin; Mar 1, 2013 at 03:08 AM.
Super Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 890
Likes: 4
From: Boise, ID, USA
300D, 500E, E420
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
2003 E500
You have a rare car with an amazing story. I am not sure what the point of the negativity is but this is your car and your sale. I understand we have freedom of speech but the old adage still rings true (something about what to do when I dont have anything nice to say)
I suspect you are not hurting for money and you can afford to wait for the right buyer. Oh heck, you might even afford to keep the car if indeed the right buyer isnt out there. Anyway, good luck selling this remarkable car - what a great story behind it. I have dreamed of owning a Brabus Mercedes but it is still out of my price range.
I suspect you are not hurting for money and you can afford to wait for the right buyer. Oh heck, you might even afford to keep the car if indeed the right buyer isnt out there. Anyway, good luck selling this remarkable car - what a great story behind it. I have dreamed of owning a Brabus Mercedes but it is still out of my price range.
