Wish4_e55Wagon

Hammer, I sent you a PM. Thanks again for taking the time and for providing the update. I will give them a call later this week. I'm willing to see what happens with the auction and go from there and I'm a bit concerned about the mileage. I have a bit of time on my side so I'm going to see how this all plays out. I'm waiting for an update from a buddy of mine for the latest auction prices in my area. In the mean time:


KBB trade in price - 05 wagon
Good $39,785
Fair $35,91

Fleebee

It is a great price but they always are from LM. Most of their cars are coming through auctions so there's maybe a little history or it is deemed a less desirable car. I would argue that the latter reason is the justification for the low price as the wagon is just so hard to find. it seems there have been a number of forum members recently asking about wagons for sale because they are so rare. I would expect/hope the wagons would hold their value a little better than the equivelent sedan if you consider this and that they were about $3k more when new.

It's great that Hammerdown went to see it which means he's close by and could make sure all is put right with the car before you buy. Most of their business is through internet sales and you'd be crazy to buy the car from them this way, sight unseen. They're not to be trusted. Also, make sure you get an inspection done at a reputable dealer and not one that is possibly in bed with LM.

The wagon is a great car and if you get this one or another one you'll not be sorry. Best of luck.

Wish4_e55Wagon

I agree with your post. Though one can make the argument that because the wagon is rare, it is hard to find a buyer - especially given the current economic state and price of gas.

I've seen three wagons for sale recently after 5 mos of a lull so they do pop up from time to time. I wouldn't buy any car sight unseen. That said, I tend to over research all my purchases

red60R

that's odd, every single time I look on autotrader or ebay or CL I NEVER see even one wagon.

red60R

when I challenged him to ensure he was not mistaking it with a C55, he suddenly came back with $43k without seeing it...saying he had confused me with another trade request........

Hammer Down

I offered to hook Robert up with my connections at Mercedes of Pleasanton for an inspection. If I'm recommending a car for someone I want to make sure that the car is a good one. I want people to know if I give you my word that it is golden. So far I am 1 for 1 so far with helping Str8ridin to get his car.

Hammer Down

Is there anyone from this board that lives in AZ that bid on this car?

W211 BEAST

Hammer Down, Im sorry and I dont mean this in a bad way at all but what do you do? Please dont take that in a condescending way.

And OP... if this car doesn't have any problems please get it. You'd be a fool not to IMO.

CrazyDonkey

well someone from Oakland bid on it now.

MJ50

man, i wish i could've waited few more months for this...

Wish4_e55Wagon

1. This wagon

2. In the middle of July their was a black wagon with 19" or 20" wheels on Ebay. The car was in TX.

3. In the MBWorld classified section, there is or was a wagon listed

4. Last week there was an 05 Silver wagon for sale in Florida that was listed on CL -I spoke to him once, but he never got back to me or answerd my emails. The post has since been removed but you can see the original header if you do a google search

5. private seller (so I guess this doesn't count)

Anyway, you just have to scour the web, forums and ask around. Good luck.

Wish4_e55Wagon

Looks like the dealer declined an offer for $35K put in on July 3. The wagon has 49796 miles since the post. Is there a 50K mile limit set by MB to wear they will not offer an extended warranty after 50K miles? I might be wrong, but maybe someone can chime in. I know after market warranties are available for around $2500 - $5K pending coverage.


Offer history
Offer Price Offer Status Date of Offer
US $2.00 Expired Jul-10-08 19:09:17 PDT
US $25,000.00 Expired Jul-10-08 17:16:33 PDT
US $28,000.00 Declined Jul-03-08 17:39:08 PDT
US $35,000.00 Declined Jul-03-08 06:01:38 PDT
US $25,000.00 Declined Jun-25-08 18:32:31 PDT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW


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Wish4_e55Wagon

I'm actually going to be in the Bay Area this weekend due to the passing of a dear family member and the last thing on my mind is the purchase of a car. However, If it is still around, I just may check it out.

Hammer Down

I know he had someone else that was interested in the car because he called me and ask if Robert was still interested and I told him that he may wait awhile so if you get another offer to go ahead and sell it to someone else. This may be the person that bid on the car