Großaspach

WDBUH76J45A755011 is for sale again with 140,686 miles.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-/161789043062?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25ab60e176&item=161789043062

Tj Hunter

Any story on the car? Seems on the high side for 140k miles, but looks like a lot of maintenance has been done.

trackjunky

iTrader: (1)

sounds strange that the owner spent $15k on maintenance but didn't feel like fixing the keyless door handles and keyless start

Tj Hunter

I was thinking the same thing...I know these are rare cars, but it seems VERY optimistic to get 29k for it, and he says no low ball, don't need to sell and "book" value means nothing :/...except it does. I guess I haven't ever been able to recoup maintenance money on a car.

pastorom

^^^

This is the same car that was available with 133k miles for anything between 22k - 28k from a chicago dealer a couple years ago. There are posts detailing the car and the dealer around post 760 or so. I checked out this car then, and suffice it to say that this was not a "high end dealer" - check out my post #926.

https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...ml#post5930412

So i kinda believe that the car would require $15k in maintenance, it was in fairly bad shape back then, and it sounds like this seller has done a good job of bringing it back to how it should be

But yikes, i'm now extra glad i passed on the car!! I wonder if there's more maintenance required and the seller has just lost the appetite for it.

ChicagoWagon

I just bought this, should be delivered today.
WDBUH77X28B271033

mightar

Congrats! You'll enjoy it a lot. Our family definitely does. Bought it at the same general area too - Belvedere-Tiburon, although I bought mine at the local MB dealership.

Tj Hunter

Looks like he wised up a little and dropped the price $1000...not sure that's going to help.

ekalb

Its really interesting to see a car optioned identical to mine. I was told the "designo" version I have was 1 of 5. I can't find a way to prove or disprove this.

Tj Hunter

What's your current mileage? What would you sell it for if you don't mind sharing. I'm probably going to make an offer (it's sure not going to be for 28k) if I get a job in the next few weeks.

ekalb

PM sent

Tj Hunter

Well it was unsold at $27900, I wonder if it will be listed again or if he will stick to craigslist?

Forrest Gump 9

I really don't care what people think about the E55 wagon. I have more people stare at it than any other car. Just love the way it drives. So much power so effortless. One of my he best bargain out there even at $30k. Tell me any other car out the that can put a smile on your face like the E55 wagon can. I find myself fighting my wife to drive the wagon. Truly spoiled to experience such a vehicle.

Tj Hunter

I totally agree, I just don't think a 140k mile car, yes it seems like it has been kept up well with the new owner, a know that the M113 is supposed to be bulletproof, but you are going to look at some major parts or rebuilds when it gets to the upper 100k miles.

Tj Hunter

Well looks like he either changed his mind or someone bought the car, I don't see it posted on Craigslist anymore.

baldmike73

My 63 wagon puts a smile on my face every time i start it up and hear that rumble.
I do my miss my 04 55, but do like how the 63 is a bit more refined and the power just seems so much more linear. modded is a dif story though - the 55 is always in "BEAST" mode

Großaspach

I imagine with such low-mileage this car will sell immediately. There are a few cosmetic issues but this is likely one of the best E55 Wagons that has been listed in sometime.

http://auto.com/cars/Mercedes-Benz-E...UH76J35A788551

alihou007

Great find sir!

Tj Hunter

Found this gem, wish I could grab it.

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/5186587718.html

mightar

FWIW, that's been for sale for many months, if not over a year. Doesn't have the P02 pkg either.

Shadow5501

We saw that one just about 4 years ago. Here's the link: https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...ml#post4858808


Will be interesting to see how long it is available. People don't seem very willing to pay 30K+ for wagons any longer.

Tj Hunter

That's funny I haven't seen it until a search last night, I can't seem to find it with my search now either, the direct link still works.

union

Any idea on why it hasn't sold?

mightar

This is just my opinion, but I think it is overpriced. I paid less over a year ago, mine is an 08, fully loaded, from an actual MB dealership that did all service, fully documented, including full VMI and over 30k less miles and one owner. I did negotiate on price and I did pay cash, but still.

tubaprde

Thing is...Who wants to by an '05 from a New Orleans? It could have some major water damage.