Very nice looking car but I agree the price is pretty high. My guess would be closer to $12K-$15K assuming full records and everything is as the seller says. But, hey, you can always start high and come down. It's a lot harder to go the other way.

 

Don't know about the price: it looks really clean.

Photographed at a graveyard?

 

Awesome car. Not going to comment on the price since I have been deemed not worthy of doing that. :dunno:

 

Awesome car. Not going to comment on the price since I have been deemed not worthy of doing that. :dunno:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVWydt1srJM

9 minute video where he mentions several times how well it runs and drives but never starts or drives the car ?

 

That car is a beauty, great color combo. If kept in that condition it should appreciate some in the coming years but I'd say about $15K is the max it is worth now. Just my opinion. There is a Black on Palomino one on BAT right now with comparable mileage and condition which I am following to see what it brings. One on BAT last week sold for $12,300 last week and it had a little over 100K so it seems the prices are finally starting to inch up.

 

andres, you started a thread at another forum posting another car. Why not just pay to advertise m8?

 

https://www.youtube.com/user/majorstanton/videos

 

281lxm - I posted in the e500 forum asking about a 94 e500 that I'm also considering. Correct me if I'm wrong but I assumed that would be the place to ask? I'm new to the world of Mercedes and want to make the best decision possible hence me asking all of you about the cars I'm considering. Anyways, thanks for the helpful advice... lol

 

I did some research on my side and found the following.

I believe it was listed on ebay and sold for $17,900 a few months ago.
Buy used 1990 Mercedes 560SEC Coupe, 5.6L V8, Chromes, 1 Owner CA Car, FULL SERVICE DOCS! in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, for US $17,900.00

2,975 miles have been added to it since and the price has increased $6,600. I mean he added new rims, but that just doesn't make sense.

 

Damn I freaking hate lying flipping sleazy dealers. MB lover and collector my ass. As long as it brings him a few grand, he doesn't care.

Looks like he supposedly sold it at best offer on Ebay about a month ago when he had a 24.5K BIN on it. Now it's back there again.

Mercedes Benz 500 Series 2 Door Coupe | eBay

 

ps. since I'm already being called out here is the e500 I'm considering. Its a rebuilt title. Honestly, I don't know what to do. I know the e500 would be more fun than the 560sec but the rebuilt title? Seems A LOT of love went into it though.

OWNER - Rol607

FS: 1994 E500, Black Pearl/Parchment, 106kmi, Asking $24,500 (Ohio) [Archive] - 500Eboard

Used 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 Sedan in Grand Rapids, MI near 49512 | WDBEA36E2RB998949 | Auto.com

 

That's a cracker!! Price I'm not sure on Being "down under".
But there are only 2 for sale in Australia at the moment. A 1989 560sec FROR $20,000 AND A 1986 560sec for $42,000 and there no better than that one.
I'd say if you can afford it grab it with both hands. Regardless of price you won't be disappointed.

Happy 560ing haha1!

 

Nice E500, but not 27,900 nice with that rebuilt title. Keep looking.

As for the 560's all stock US spec ones are one of thousands which all drive and feel the same, condition being the same, only differing in colors. Euro 560's are more fun to drive!

Member Alydon has an euro 560 with only 20k miles for around the price of the E500 here (and incidentally also has a low mile white E500 for sale).

I would think if you're spending 20k and up you can afford to be picky and start with well-kept, clear title species with maybe a dab of "special-ness" i.e. the E500 or an euro 560SEC.

My 2c

 

Agreed 100%

And trust me, 300+ HP is a LOT more fun! Whole different car!

 

In the US, that much for a rebuilt 500e is waaaaay too much. That's about what you'll pay for a mint one with a clean title. I like the w126, but I'd take a 500e anyday (granted, that's subjective, and opinions vary). $24k for that w126 is also waaaay too much. My 560sec is 127k miles and looks just as clean, and it's only worth $7k tops.

 

I can't believe i didn't join a Mercedes forum months ago. You guys are so helpful - thank you. My thoughts exactly on all the above. Both very nice but both over priced. I'm trying to adhere to the cheap Mercedes will be the most expensive Mercedes down the line mantra. I have money to spend and I'm not in a rush however I don't want to miss out on something that will be a good investment reliable and fun to drive every day.

Per your advice, found this euro spec 560 sec imported from Japan for 10k less than the he original smoke silver one I posted. Almost same milage.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/111775645728

 

I can't believe i didn't join a Mercedes forum months ago. You guys are so helpful - thank you. My thoughts exactly on all the above. Both very nice but both over priced. I'm trying to adhere to the cheap Mercedes will be the most expensive Mercedes down the line mantra. I have money to spend and I'm not in a rush however I don't want to miss out on something that will be a good investment reliable and fun to drive every day.

Per your advice, found this euro spec 560 sec imported from Japan for 10k less than the he original smoke silver one I posted. Almost same milage.

Mercedes Benz 500 Series 560SEC | eBay

Notice the gray/white dots inside the instrument cluster on that one? Almost like a "fuzz" inside the cluster. That combined with the odd color/wear on the door panel leather tells me that car has had water inside it for an extended period. That doesn't mean it's been under water, but likely got rained on and water dripped inside and was left that way. Seems a minor thing, but that will also cause electrical contacts to corrode, so I don't think I'd rate that one as a mint car. It's not a deal breaker when buying a car, but if you want one in top condition I'd avoid any with those issues.

 

That last one has been talked about here. Of the three, This one would be my choice. It is a Euro 560. More HP than US 560's.
Decent price too. Fun car waiting to go to a good home.
Bondavi can tell you about the Euro 560 as he owned one.

 

This. :thumbsup: Go for it, OP!

 

I will be very happy if I can sell my both sec and sel together for 18000. The demand just seems to be low.

 

It makes me furious to be honest. Why lie? It's a beautiful car. Now all he's done is smeared doubt all over it. Its not rocket science... All you have to do is google the vin. Also, he is obviously not an mb enthusiast otherwise he would be on this forum and would know that it's 9k over priced. He orginally listed the 560 at 26k after he purchased at 17k.

Insult to injury he put more miles on it pushing it to the limit as he quoted on his video while he drove it across the country. Thankfully it was only from Arizona and not California like he said.

The great thing about these forums is that the cars are now known and traded as art with a public discussed history. It's a lot harder to not be honest these days.

 

I'm going to wait for the perfect euro spec 560 sec or w124 e500. Not in a rush, but I get nervous about the market pushing the cars up in price. I feel they've already bottomed out price wise so it's only up from here.

 

It's a buyers market, and if you're sitting on that kind of cash, you're in the drivers seat. Be patient, the right car will come with the right provenance.

 

It's this new thing called "Google"

 

You can add the location to your profile by clicking 'User CP' on the top toolbar. Mercedes-Benz Forum - Announcements in Forum : W126 S,SE,SEC,SEL,SD,SDL Class
Bruce Mendels buyers guide sticky on the FS/WTB is pretty good.

 

The mb market is Los Angeles is exploding right now. 560 sl have gone up 10k in 7 months. All the vintage shops (heritage classics in particular) don't focus on the 280s any longer. It's all 560 in the south land.

 

280's? Do you mean the R107/W126 six cylinder 280SE's? These are long gone....

The focus is on the later model 560's - however the grey market 500's will surprise (and reward) you well if you have a way about smogging.

I would stay away from R107 560SL's - there's just so many saturating the market. Not the time to invest. SEC's are another game.

The E500E is on the positive upswing, followed by the more-neutral market 560SEC. If you want, you can grab both as decent drivers for the price of a mint E500E. Both cars are so different you must own both to understand. Yet both are worth owning together as a young timer MB collection. Just ask me. Just ask 281lxm. Just ask Gerry. Just ask anyone.

 

Ugh. Sex. The 500E just looks so good from side behind. That's my car... She just needs to be correct. Fml

 

whos car is that?

 

Buying a car with a salvage title for $20K+ is the definition of insanity. That Euro for $14K is a steal in comparison.

 

70k mile 500e
1992 Mercedes 500 E

166k mile 500e
CLASSIC 1992 MERCEDES BENZ 500E

Though if you get serious about a 500e, I would definitely have the guys on the 500e board give you some feedback as they are pretty good about spotting defects, and in many cases members will have seen a given car in person or know it.

 

Member aroundthescenes's SEC still available.


Mercedes 1983 500SEC AMG EURO 500 sec

 

love the seats indeed...