dc63er

admittedly ive had a few beers tonight but am i missing something???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...3A1|240%3A1308

AMGfan

I'd get that baby really checked out first...VIN check, vehicle inspection, and let them throw in an extended warranty before I would touch it...

blazinginder

...and its a manufacturer buyback

Musikmann

Risky investment if you ask me. As stated earlier, I would only buy it with a CPO warranty and extend it as long as MB will let you (7 years from the date it was first placed into service). BTW, they all top off at 100,000 miles.

<edit> Nevermind, that is not being sold by a MB dealer so CPO is impossible. I would pass on that puppy if I were you.

Jakpro1

Wonder where the heck all the motors are!!!???

There has to be quite a few 55'S wrecked each year, yet they just vanish.

There is the one at Potomac right now which has been on the market for years. Other than that...ZIPPO!!

With these babies coming down into the 20's, motors have to start going for cheaper than 12-15k soon.

Oh, sorry to hijack.

I agree, the cheap price could come back to bite you with just one supercharger or tranny toasting.

AMGsled

I would definitely get a certified MB mechanic to check it out thoroughly. If it's all gravy, damn what a deal. I thought I got an excellent deal on mine.

Thericker

Looks like this 1 needed an engine too lol....
Funny part they say the Warranty is in effect? how can that be w/factory buy-back I'm bettin' this ride is trashed...

bigben320e

Too close to warranty end. If it were about 20-25K miles, I would chance it.

BTW- That is correct, no extended warranties on a CPO. MB won't do that.

jerryho

Vehicle Information:
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E55
WDBUF76J15A814828
SEDAN 4 DR 5.4L V8 SFI SOHC
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
Search for other 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS vehicles in San Francisco, CA

DOES NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee

Branded Title: Buyback/Lemon
No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
2 Previous owners
23 Detailed records available

42,710 Last reported odometer reading


A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 5 billion vehicle history events and found 23 record(s) for this 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E55 (WDBUF76J15A814828).



Purchased: 2005
Type: Lease
Where: California
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 7/18/05 - 4/15/08
(2 yrs. 8 mo.)


Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
06/27/2005 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Washed/detailed
07/18/2005 24 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle sold
07/18/2005 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bakersfield, CA Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle
07/28/2005 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
08/08/2005 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bakersfield, CA Title issued or updated
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
10/06/2005 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Washed/detailed
11/07/2005 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
Washed/detailed
04/10/2006 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Washed/detailed
Drive belts checked
Airbag system checked
Maintenance inspection completed
08/16/2006 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Drivability/performance checked
Electrical system checked
Washed/detailed
Maintenance inspection completed
Interior trim checked
Parts ordered
10/09/2006 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
Washed/detailed
01/02/2007 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Washed/detailed
Fuel system checked
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
04/30/2007 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Electrical system checked
06/25/2007 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Interior trim checked
Steering/suspension checked
07/31/2007 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Interior trim checked
Emissions inspection completed
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
10/01/2007 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
11/20/2007 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Interior trim checked
Drivability/performance checked
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
01/30/2008 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Engine checked
Drivability/performance checked
04/15/2008 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Drivability/performance checked



Purchased: 2008
Type: Personal
Where: California
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 4/15/08 - 5/23/08
(1 month)


Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
04/15/2008 42,703 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Dallas, TX Odometer reading reported
05/23/2008 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Dallas, TX New owner reported
MANUFACTURER BUYBACK
OR LEMON REPORTED
05/23/2008 California
Motor Vehicle Dept. Title or registration issued
to manufacturer
08/29/2008 42,710 Sangera Automotive Family
Bakersfield, CA
www.sangera.com Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
11/09/2008 Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. No recalls open for repair

Tell us what you know about this vehicle

HAHA BYE

weird...I wouldnt get into it. Their charging 28 because they got it for 24K theres something else to it...probably an auction car too...

bigben320e

PASS. Too much at stake, and in question.

Too many miles
Too many issues
Carfax has a Lemon report.

PASS

Thericker

The add on Ebay lists

AMGfan

Just doing some shopping and came across an Ebay seller (a dealer in Arizona) warning about these type of ripoffs...cursor down and you will see their ripoff notice...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...3A1|240%3A1318

In Arizona and Texas they don't have to legally notify buyers that a car is a lemon law/buy back car. The scam is that they buy these type of cars in California take them to Arizona and Texas for sale. These dealers get them at buyback auctions and "wash" their titles in their respective states...passing them off as lease returns and indicating that all mechanical issues have been resolved.

Any reputable dealers would still consider them salvage cars...getting a VIN report is a must. I guess if we see California, Arizona, or Texas involved plus a price too good to be true then it is too good to be true.

HAHA BYE

Very scary being so many cars come out of those states. I saw an E55 on autotrader.com for aroun 21,900 with 130K on it...Now it makes sense.

W211 BEAST

Can someone please make an emoticon for shooting yourself in the head?

stevebez

'06 14k miles perfect E55 going in the papers here for under £20k, thats around 30k$...

For someone wanting a monster what a bargain as long as you got a decent warranty, and cash to spare.

Bentley GT's going for 50k£, late models low miliage.... and they are not moving. The Ferrari delaer down the road has his lot full of prime stock. I cant see how he is going to survive having all that on his books unless its on consignment.... walk in there with a cheque you could easily walk away with the business.

Actually walk in there with a cheque and you could walk away with two cheques and the business.........

AMS Performance

you think thats bad.... look at this... $25.9 BIN

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vent-...QQcmdZViewItem

E55 market is freefall right now

MARK CUMMINS

A friend bought a 55 with 90K for wayyyyy under 20Gs...Clean Vin NO Problems
Soft Market is a Understatement

bigben320e

It's past soft. JELLO anyone?

Blacksport350

I hate to point out the obvious but you get what you pay for. There is no way I (or most others in this board) would buy a 90K mile E55 so the only way to get rid of one is to give it away. Most of us will gladly pay more for a low mile car and I would say there are several E55 price breaks...10K, 24K, 36K, 50K, 70K, 90K, 100K. Every time a car passes one of these milage marks, the value drops (regardless of it's age and condition). The value really starts to plummet when you get past 50K and is slaughtered at 70, 80, 90, etc. There as too many great E55's for sale with 10-24K for sale at good prices for this not to be the case.

Blacksport350

Another high mile example with 70K+ miles.

jerryho

I agree with Blacksport350.

However, on the other hand, at 50k, the AMG motor is just barely broken-in.