Planning on fixing same, has 69K on the clock! Both air bags have deployed. Any suggestions?

 

It looks like it got hit pretty hard , I'm pretty sure it got hit so hard it knocked off the front impact support?

 

If you don't mind me asking...... How much did you pay, and how much do you think to fix it? I am just wondering how discounted it could be after all of the effort to fix it, then you still have a car with unknown care and a salvage title.

 

That's probably a high-20's car in perfect condition with a good title. Hope you paid under $10K

 

I can almost guarantee the bodyshop that it was sent to removed the radiator support, fenders, bumper,etc so the insurance adjuster could visibly see all the damages.............which is what happens on 99% of all cars that got to a bodyshop. There is almost always hidden damages and in this case there were enough to make it a salvage loss.

 

That car will require a lot of $$$$ to get it back to running properly, and then it will STILL be a salvaged car with unknowns. A properly running average 2003 with that kind of mileage goes for in the mid 20s. This car would have been great for parts but I wouldn't want to invest $$$ into it.

 

I was thinking with a salvage title, that is a high teens car (tops) when it is done. Personally, I can't see paying more than $15,000 - $16,000 (done) when there are great 2003 E55s for $22k - $24k.

See auction prices below. You can usually find one on the internet at some dealer about $2,500 over auction prices. Granted, there are not many sold, which is why I bought my retail from a Mercedes dealer. Even then, I bought a perfect 2004 with 46k miles and every option except for distronic, and I only paid $29k.

Sorry man, if you bought this on the cheap, and can do most of the work yourself, it might be a good deal. Otherwise.... I don't get it.


Date Auction Sale Type Price Mileage Cond Color Eng Trans In Sample
08/27/09 CHICAGO Regular $23,900 46,761 Above TAN 8G A Yes
08/19/09 ATLANTA Lease $22,750 53,725 Above BRI SIL 8G A Yes
08/12/09 MILWAUKE Regular $16,900 57,294 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
07/29/09 BAY CITI Regular $17,500 99,937 Avg SILVER 8G A Yes
07/23/09 CHICAGO Lease $17,700 56,469 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
06/30/09 ST LOUIS Regular $17,200 93,230 Avg Gray 8CY A Yes

 

+1

I don't get it either. It's not like a rare Ferrari or something. There's no value here.

 

Wow...that looks like a lot of work. You might be better off selling the parts...I hope you didn't pay a lot for it...

 

good luck

 

suggestions?...hmmm...damn...nope. Have fun, hope it was cheap.

 

With the prices of these cars now... it makes no sense to buy one in that condition.

 

I just did a rough calculation. Just parts alone needed to fix the front end would be $20k ! No, I'm not joking. Granted thats going by MSRP prices, but factor in labor, paint, and other hidden damage you got yourself $30k in repairs.

LOL

The reason why it was salvaged to begin with was because the cost to repair the car would cost more than the market value.

OP, why did you buy this???

 

I hope this dude's playing.

 

I think u will need a new HE lolololololol

 

For $500, I would've bought it.

 

Make sure the frame rails are straight. As long as the total cost is less than a comparable undamaged car i say go for it. You could always buy a front clip

 

Paid $7.5K.....so far Mercedes estimate to repair with OEM parts $14k. Antother Body shop that works only on Mercedes $10k! Looking for a front clip then we talking saving BIG $$!

 

Here are some more pix's!

 

LOL

Good luck with the car.

 

So, 17.5K-21.5K (after repair) for a car that you could've picked up at auction for 17-19K, and it not be salvaged or wrecked.

I think you're better off parting it out, recovering your money then buying a proper car.

 

WOW... You got a lot of work ahead of you. GL

 

Not to worry, it will all buff out ...

 

I was wondering when someone would say this

 

You definitely need to part that thing out. Used parts are BIG business right now.