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Hello. I found on Facebook marketplace a set of forged w212 e-63 wheels for $600. The first version, I think from 2010. Now I have 3 sets: the original cast in titanium color, a set of black Aodhan for winter (that I don't like, but they could be nice in a different color), and the new forged set. The dilemma: I need to sell one set. Is there any reason why I should keep the original wheels? Could it be a problem if I decide to sell the car and I don't have them? Which one would you sell?
Up cast OEM. Below the new set from Facebook marketplace. Aodhan
These are my fav, I have two sets. No longer made and refurbish examples go for more than $600 each.
I prefer the 10 spokes as well but it's my understanding the fives are forged and therefore more valuable. What color is your car? Hard to tell from the lighting but I love it.
These are my fav, I have two sets. No longer made and refurbish examples go for more than $600 each.
I approve These are the wheels I have on my palladium '13 s212. The two tone "chrome and grey". As much as I lust for other wheels, these just look fantastic so it's been hard for me to pull the trigger. Ive only cracked one in six years and it was a large pothole hit with speed.
Op, great score. It should not be about the value but the strength and weight, and most importantly, if you like the looks. They will be valuable in the aftermarket, but you won't realize that value if bundled with the car when/if you sell it. So, if they are not really your preference, sell them on for a great price and realize that profit now. Also, if you are referring to the black wheel as a stock forged e63 wheel, it's not one that Ive ever seen. A forged style like that came on the 507 c63. The forged wheels from the w/s212 e63 look similar to your middle picture.
paint code 963U. MB calls it Indium Grey Metallic
In any light its shows as a medium brown metallic. Makes no sense, the mineral Iridium is a silver color.
I just realized that the description of the pictures is misplaced.
The black wheel is my cheap winter wheel. They are flow formed, and pretty light for what I paid them.
The 5 spoke is the classic forged option, I believe from 2010 (pre facelift for sure), that I bought for $600.
The top one, the 11 spoke is the wheel that came with the car, that I am probably going to sell.
I did not buy the forged wheels to make a profit. I always wanted them, and they are usually difficult to find or expensive, so when I saw the post on FB marketplace I immediately sent my wife to pick them up knowing that if I change my mind I should be able to sell them easily for $600.
Now I have three sets and I need to get rid of one.
They will be valuable in the aftermarket, but you won't realize that value if bundled with the car when/if you sell it.
Totally agree. I tried to sell my car bundled with a bunch of stuff. It was not selling, and getting low balled.
I unbundled all the stuff (wheels too) and sold a "stock" car with nothing included not even the snow rims and tires.
Fetched more money, sold right away, and I sold off the extra stuff like wheels and snow tires for $$$
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These are the wheels I have on my palladium '13 s212. The two tone "chrome and grey". As much as I lust for other wheels, these just look fantastic so it's been hard for me to pull the trigger. Ive only cracked one in six years and it was a large pothole hit with speed. 
