FASN8N

I can understand both sides of the issue here. I am sure he was in a time crunch with the auction too.

I did measure the height of my Saint Bernard before I purchased my car lol (even though she has not been in the car yet)

autibahn

that hair should be fun to clean up on the suede headliner.

my 2 english bulldogs make enough of a mess back there and they don't even reach the ceiling.

3etoiles

Just be sure to pull up the third row seats when he is back there for added comfort though.

Thats exactly it though. I was looking for this car for a long time and one that fit the bill perfectly for me appeared less than 200 miles from my house. Other than the auction time crunch, all other no-story cars disappeared as soon as they appeared. I called around to make sure the specific car was all what it was cracked up to be and then took the plunge thinking I would make it work no matter what.

One of my great weaknesses is buying cars on emotion unfortunately. Or so my wife says. I have no regrets other than that someone else will probably be enjoying this car in the near future. If I dont get what I want, I will make it work!! I am getting addicted to the power as every day goes by! Truly an incredible car!! But you guys already know how lucky you are.

TonyC

That wall comes right down with a sledge hammer?

Thanks for contacting me 3etoiles, but mid-30s is out of my budget... beautiful ride though, my dogs would've loved it.

3etoiles

No probs Tony. Hmmm...maybe I should get some dogs and then I will have to keep it

Shadow5501

I've been out of the country on business and just saw the auction ended without a sale. Was going to ask what the final bid was...guess my question is answered now.

What's the story on the CPO status of this car?

3etoiles

CPO expired in 2010 according to the records I have from Mercedes. Extended limited warranty was purchased by the previous owner at that point. Car was just serviced/ inspected using it.

TonyC

summer is apparently a good time to pickup a wagon? ie, when it rains, it really pours:

2005 e55 wagon 64K mi, $36.5K, in CT

'06 e55 wagon, 10 miles. That's right, TEN MILES, $45K, in Manhattan, NY

3etoiles

What's up Tony? Yeah I checked out the one in ct. It's been for sale for at least 4 months between 2 dealerships there. The guys that have it now are really great but they wouldn't budge on price so I kept looking until I found my designo. Pm me if you want more info on the pre-purchase inspection I had don't at new country mercedes in west Hartford. They recommended a bunch of things changed unfortunately. Nothing too critical and the car drove great but things sounded like they needed to be addressed. I am sure the dealer would take care of it though if you negotiated. Pm me your number too if you are still interested in mine since I can't find yours.

FASN8N

Here is an 05 in the DC area for sale
washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/2506373479.html

3etoiles

Is that silver or pewter? Looks nice and great price.

Shadow5501

Looks pewter to me.

FASN8N

Black E63 wagon 11k miles in IL
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

Shadow5501

Pulled the data card. It's 040 black w/anthracite interior. Stripper car - only options are CD changer and Sirius. Does not have HIDs, 3rd seat, cooled seats, keyless go, power tailgate, dynamic seats, or any of that other junk that everybody seems to like so much.

TonyC

did anyone get the info off this owner? I clicked in and the ad's expired.

FASN8N

The info was not listed in the ad, you had to click a link to contact the owner...

TonyC

^ right. I knew that. I was hoping Shadow5501 already emailed the owner & didn't wanna buy

Shadow5501

Nope, sorry. Pewter is a showstopper for me, wasn't interested.

Tdiferrari

That pewter estate was previously listed on the forums here last year.

FASN8N

Here is a silver 04 E55 wagon in Japan...
http://www.japanesecartrade.com/stoc...544.html#photo

FASN8N

08 E63 wagon 13k miles. Pewter over cashmere in WA
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

Shadow5501

New car available in San Francisco. The briefs: 2006, Pewter over charcoal with burl walnut. Heavily optioned. 59K miles. No warranty.

Asking $50K. Also on ebay.

http://sanfranciscosportscars.com/20...enz-e55-wagon/

ES EF ED

call this place up and talk to Phil Sachs, he may give you better deal than whats listed.

3etoiles

Black/black e63 with 49k miles and frame damage on eBay for $46k. Too bad about the accident, sounds like an otherwise great car:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...d8c#vi-content

TonyC

man, the seller didn't even make a PEEP about the accident. pure evil.