blaferty

another new listing on AT

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...99754365&Log=0

Shadow5501

We'll see how long it hangs around for sale, but I am thinking that's a bit optimistic for a ~100K mile wagon.

Großaspach

I suspect this car will sell quickly because its such an ideal color combination. However, given the paintwork on the roof rails, windshield seals and lights I wouldn't purchase this car without an extensive mechanical pre-sale inspection. I would also have a separate body shop preform a second pre-sale inspection to carefully inspect every panel for paintwork. After that, I would purchase and reinstall all new tail lights, seals/trim, and roof rails because in its current form it looks terrible.

blaferty

another one - must be issues at this price

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...99851890&Log=0

AMG__POWER

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...96808476&Log=0

Your welcome

wadgras44

Had a mechanic look at this one. No show stoppers but not what I was looking for. PM me if interested in findings.

thyshallsmite

i'm looking at this car to buy now, anything to note bigboi55?

thyshallsmite

so glad i found this thread, sent ya a PM

jpohl402

I agree!
I also agree the Pewter/Tan/Burl will sit and that the color is WEAK! (aka Palm Springs Special indeed)

Großaspach

Actually for those following this thread, all of the Pewter Metallic E55 and E63 Wagons that were recently listed for sale sold in record times and for some of the highest selling prices recorded in the past two years.

blaferty

new listing on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-E63-AMG-/281689496633?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4196009c39&item=281689496633

bzliteyear

Although 05-07 AMG wagons are rare, given that they are asking huge premiums, doesn't it make more sense to buy a nice sedan now for $20k, save the rest, and in 3 years there will be LOTS of 2011-13s to choose from at $40k, and with lower miles?

alihou007

Is there a reason you jump in these threads with the same argument over and over? We have been over this already several times....YES, wagons are a premium!

Why did you buy your AMG sedan? You could wait 15 years, drive a Saturn in the meantime, save and then buy your E Sedan AMG for a lot, a lot less! Heck, why pay a premium for your E sedan AMG????? Just get E 320, or 350 sedan used and pay much less. Why pay premium?

So here we go one last time: Yes, I (and others) paid a premium for the wagon over the sedan. But I WANTED a wagon. I like the look, the fact that it is a rare vehicle, it is unique in its segment, it is a sleeper, it has a 3rd row seat for my kids, has a larger trunk, car enthusiasts get it, my wife loves it as well (for those of us married).

Basically I like apples, you like oranges. I don't mind oranges and even like them but I am not going to constantly argue over apples being better. To each his own.

bzliteyear

Alihou007's right...my bad, I will refrain adding to my logic - I do like the wagons, and wish for you/others to enjoy.

However, I don't think it's fair to say that the same car in sedan/wagon(that is the same car/engine/drivetrain/chassis, etc...) is the same as comparing an AMG to a Saturn(which truly is Apples to Oranges).
PL

Shadow5501

Ali does seem to be a bit touchy today.

I'm with you, Buzz. Given the premium on wagons of late you could purchase a nice AMG sedan and a pedestrian E-class wagon and be money ahead. Of course, not everybody can or wants to own multiple vehicles. The wagon premium is high enough right now that I decided not to jump back in when car shopping earlier this year. Decided to go non-Benz for the first time in 20 years.

Funny thing is, the premium seems to come and go. When I sold my perfect 74K mile 2006 wagon in fall 2014, the phone didn't even ring when I had a $30K asking price. I believe Ali had a similar experience earlier this year.

And now we see 2007 wagons asking $40K. That is a lot more than I paid for my 2006 when it was several years younger, had fewer miles, and was CPO certified from an MB dealer. The current numbers sure don't work for me.

alihou007

Just that we have had this conversation multiple times and have agreed to disagree but it keeps coming back.

As a car enthusiast, I do not care who paid what for what car or model...If we all had the same taste, we all would drive the same cars. We pay for what we want and will find any justification for it to confirm our decision. Wagons are wagons, sedans are sedans, 2 seaters are that and so are SUVs. Trying to convince someone they paid too much, or another car is better is pointless as an exercise.

Maybe I am a bit touchy today?!$%?

Shadow5501

People come at it from different perspectives. I really prefer driving a sedan but need more carrying capacity. I also prefer to have only one car because I don't want the inconvenience of maintaining, repairing, and cleaning multiple vehicles. Hence an AMG wagon is something of the one do-it-all car for me. It's primarily an economic decision for me based on the optimal use of my time and money.

Other folks want a wagon because it is unique and rare. Perhaps this latter category of folk are willing to pay a larger wagon premium because the decision is more emotional than economic? Just a thought.

mightar

All I can say is that I feel very fortunate that I paid below kbb pricing for mine - and it was a one owner vehicle purchased from an MB dealership.

That wagon for $40k doesn't even have the P2 package and the front rotors are aftermarket. Personally, I don't really care about mileage as much as I care about documented maintenance history. If I had to choose between the two, I'd definitely take the latter any day. IMO low mileage vehicles are overrated because you still have to have proper maintenance done to them - otherwise you're going to get screwed twice over: paying more fore low mileage, and then paying more to get proper maintenance done.

02silverbullet

I'd bet if you did the math, the cost would be similar in all scenarios (E63 sedan/e500 wagon or e63 sedan and buy cheaper wagon later or buy a wagon now at a premium) b/c the wagons will depreciate at a slower pace while the sedans will continue to age and depreciate quickly as newer models come out as will the e500, add on double the maintenance and insurance to that route and it'll prob be more expensive. Unless you're getting something special, your daily driver won't hold it's value too well and isn't a "good" investment regardless so you may as well get something you love, be it a wagon, sedan or SUV. If you'll resent the car for costing too much then you should look elsewhere but otherwise get after it and you'll forget the fact you spent 5k more than you think it's actually worth in no time.

The overall car market is on the upswing as the economy is seemingly doing well and people have more expendable income, anything remotely neat and rare will cost more and unless you're ok waiting around for a deal you'll have to pay.

FASN8N

08 E63 Wagon
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/5021712065.html

trackjunky

iTrader: (1)

2008 E63 Wagon Flint gray 90k miles asking $27k, looks like a good deal from a fellow member

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...7k-90k-mi.html

The car is listed on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-Wagon-/141665852285?forcerrptr=true&hash=item20fbf15b7d&item=141665852285&rmvSB=true

iconoclast

Anyone on here know of any clean low mileage w211/w212 e63 wagons for sale in the Northeast region?

I have only come across one and it is in PA w/ 70k miles. If you have seen please forward to me or PM. I appreciate any leads at this point since I am growing tired of searching.

firstshadow

Here is an E55 wagon, spotted on the local CL:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...032458637.html

Großaspach

Iridium Silver+Black Leather, no modifications, and the owner claims it still has extended warranty coverage. This car will sell very fast.

AMGoneday

That is gem. I wish I did not need a truck.