Hi, I've been a member here for a while, trying to read and learn so that I can make a good purchase on a W210 E55.
After looking at a few E55's with assorted problems I've found a 2000 MY E55 that is a one owner car, 160000 miles, always Dealer serviced from day one continuing through this past month for a new radiator. Always garaged without any visible blemishes on the paint. Right front passsengers side rim looks to have minor scuffing but the other 3 rims are clean. No wear on the side Driver's bolster and the interior is very clean as well. Every switch works, all electrics are functional, and all the original owner's manuals and other paperwork is present. It only has one remote key though. It passed the PPI with flying colors.
Having said all that, the Owner is firm at $200.00 dollars over the KBB private party Excellent condition estimate. Are the factors I've mentioned worth paying a premium for the car? My heart says "hell yes" but I'm trying find out if the actual market is close to the KBB price. The firm price is $5000
Thank you for any thoughts offered.

 

$5k? I would pick it up

 

After over 250 miles of driving and burning up my Birthday day, the Seller just called to say his Brother wants the E55 and "sorry"

 

Most of the e55's I have seen for $5k have been in terrible condition