Go~Rilla

Deposit sent. Sale contingent on PPI results.

BimmerDawg

Congrats! We'll have matching unicorns!

Go~Rilla

Sweet!

trackjunky

iTrader: (1)

Besides the price jump to $30k, Autotrader post is now showing mileage is 23,849. WTF?

AMGoneday

If it is 23xxx miles priced at 30 I think that could have been a great deal!

Tdiferrari

I think the mileage change was made in error as Carfax substantiates mileage at 56k+

Excellent value, nonetheless

Go~Rilla

You are correct. The Mileage is at 58k. It had a bit of damage on the lower facia of the front bumper they are fixing and they are having it detailed. Then it is going over to Renn Haus for a PPI. If all is good I'll be heading down saturday to pick her up. Leaning towards having it shipped back. The 16 hour drive would be fun, but it's a lot of time away from family and work.

I'm very excited. I have some very simple and clean mods planned. Nothing crazy. I also look forward to keeping her in the stable for a while.

Go~Rilla

So...This unicorn is not going to be in MY stable anytime soon. Just got a call from Guy @ Renn Haus with the nitty gritty of my PPI. First of all, if anyone every needs MB work done in Sarasota area or needs a PPI in that area. Guy seems to know his **** and truly cares about these cars and us. I cannot speak highly enough of how prompt and caring Guy was. So...Back to the car. It's not as good as we thought. Likely in a very bad collision. I'll post up the PPI when Guy gets it to me tonight, but it's had a FULL repaint, un matching torque struts and the rear hatch doesn't close completely.

So, buyer beware. But my search continues.

Go~Rilla

Link to PPI I paid for just in case someone wants to take the risk on it:

https://drive.google.com/folderview?...lE&usp=sharing

AMGoneday

Bummer about the car.

Go~Rilla

Literally heartbroken about it. Too good to be true I guess.

Forrest Gump 9

That's too bad man. You'll find your when you least expect it. That how I found mine.

02silverbullet

Sorry to hear my man, glad you did the ppi to find all this out. I have been kicking myself all week b/c I didn't put down a deposit when I called and was quoted $25.9k for it and I def wouldn't have done one... For as rare as they are, nice ones seem to pop up fairly often to don't get too down brah.

bzliteyear

One day...perhaps I will have an AMG wagon. Been dreaming about it for past decade, and despite being able to afford it, just couldn't justify the premium over same E55, esp since they both started out similar price and yet one's often $10-15k more(and usually fewer options). In the mean time, I've enjoyed owning many other MBs that have been lots of fun. Just tough to justify the "price" since it's usually same price as buying the AMG sedan AND a regular wagon.

P.S. I LOVE the new 2014 W212 E63 4-matic wagons...FINALLY seeing many smart dealers ordering white/blk combos. For much of 2000's, have seen VERY few white/blk wagons, let alone E55/E63 wagons. Bottom line, usually AMGs drop 70% from MSRP within 5 yrs, so we''ll see what happens on these.

PL

Go~Rilla

I was the very first to call at 9am that day and thus why I got the opportunity first. They pulled the $25,900 as soon as multiple people called. Either way, it's not worth the $29k and it's not worth $25k. It's likely worth closer to $20k so someone can fix the issues.

Supply & Demand my friend. I'm very willing to pay the premium over the sedan knowing that it will ALWAYS carry such premium. With less than 150 of them in the states, they will always be in high demand. I follow all cars and track low volume vehicles for potential investment/collection and IMO, the E55 Estate is going to increase in value. When the trend shifts, I'm not sure, but I believe it will happen.

bzliteyear

I understand the theory of supply/demand, but I don't always call it so well on premium for cars. As example, C63s are still selling for 50% MSRP even 6 yrs later vs. 33% for S63s. If I knew for sure I could drive C63 for 6 yrs for $5k depreciation per year, I think I'd be tempted.

Going back to E55/E63 wagon, I think the challenge is that it's not just a tiny supply, but the demand is also quite small(relative to other cult cars, ie. NSX, last year of aircooled Porsche, etc...). From my searches, most current owners want a PREMIUM and it's been tough trying to find a motivated seller - even when there are issues(such as from the OP).

P.S. Let me know the next new car that I can drive 6 yrs and retain 50% MSRP

PL

Go~Rilla

I think there are some very un-realistic wagon sellers. The demand is actually quite high. Especially for the non typical black and silver wagons. 27 people called on the white FL wagon between 9am and 12noon. Some of which offered over $30k. So demand is there, especially for the E55.

The next car you can buy and retain 50% of it's value...HMMM. Best guess: Jag F-Type. Surely a future classic. Might not retain it's value in 5 years, but in 30+ years, it'll be a collectors car.

bzliteyear

wow...the engine sound is amazing. Just wonder if Jaguar dealers/svc/reliability has improved over the years. The interior puts MBs to shame.

http://cnettv.cnet.com/2015-jaguar-f...-50162102.html
PL

Go~Rilla

Also, 6 years is an easy one. Buy Tacoma or FJ Cruiser. They hold their value possibly better than any other vehicles on the planet. FJ Cruiser likely to be a future classic as well.

For some reason Vette's do too. Audi A5's hold their value very well also and a future classic.(Preferably a S5 or RS5)

FASN8N

Here is a silver 08 for you guys. Hat tip to blaferty

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...68150581&Log=0

Model E63
Year 2008
VIN WDBUH77X08B207041
Mileage 24,000
State or Country VA
Price $43,900
Exterior Silver
Interior color Gray
Seller Private Seller
Carfax or Autocheck status if known--

FASN8N

I hate this for you, but it is a good thing you caught it now rather than later. You would be REALLY heartbroken if you discovered this laundry list of issues down the road.

winefan94941

Car is sold

Smalone01

Big surprise....

baldmike73

LOL - guessing it was gone in less than a week -

blaferty

Anyone here looking at '07 on ebay or '08 on AT?