What did a 2001 E430 cost new? - Benzworld.org

fosmith · 07-23-2008, 06:57 PM

Hi,

I bought my 2001 E430 with 104,000mi about a month ago for under $9,000. It's in excellent condition now that I fixed the radio and CD player and I'm curious what this car cost when new. It has the basic features (no xenon or heated seats, etc.) but it does have the built in cell phone. I'm guessing about $55,000. I'm amazed that in just seven years a car this nice could lose over 80% of its value. Their loss is my gain, I guess...

Any information would be appreciated.

Fred

ozcan · 07-23-2008, 07:07 PM

My 2001 E430 4matic was $67.500 when new. It has all the options that was available in e-class cars then.
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Enjoy your ride.

**Musikmann** · 07-23-2008, 07:16 PM

Since your car has very few options, $55,000 is about right.

Yacht Master · 07-23-2008, 07:45 PM

99 E430 sport, every thing but xenon. Viper alarm, LoJack, MB sheep skins, rear seat cover, trunk nets, head light rings, all dealer installed $65,780. Out the door.

fosmith · 07-23-2008, 11:02 PM

Do you know what the price premium was for identical E430 4matic vs. non-4matic? Anyone?
Thanks,
Fred

OliverK · 07-24-2008, 08:14 AM

4matic was a $1,200ish option I believe.

Mine (00 e430 4matic) stickered for about $65k.

ozcan · 07-24-2008, 08:17 AM

fosmith I really don't know the difference but my guess is around $5000 for a 4matic system.

ozcan · 07-24-2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OliverK

4matic was a $1,200ish option I believe.

Mine (00 e430 4matic) stickered for about $65k.

Well, just the two front axles sell for $1200! (They also charge 6hrs or $600 labor to replace them)
As you know many parts are involved to add a 4matic system in a car. Also don't forget the transmission and power splitter for front and rear. 4matic has completely different front wheel setup.
The only way to know the difference is to compare identical cars non 4matic vs 4matic sticker prices.
Anyone?

Cbus_E430 · 07-24-2008, 09:27 AM

My 00 430 4m came with the original sticker stating $57,700. I dont have navigation or zenons, rear shade, or ventilated seats. Have everything else.

Pack · 07-24-2008, 09:53 PM

For reference, in case it helps to delineate the prices these options garnered individually by comparison to other prices here:

2002 E430 Special Edition
(SE1 included: unique 17" wheels, glass sunroof, rain sensor, xenon headlamps and heated headlamp washers, black birdseye trim, special edition floormats)

That was all included in the MSRP of $53,850
Destination charge of $665 brought the total to $54,515

Bought her in April 2002 here in SC for $51,000