2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic Wagon

19 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT September 22nd, 2022 at 2:43pm EST1941racer (0) 0I flew to the seller location and drove the vehicle home which was over 1300 miles. Good seller and vehicle was as advertised. The car was clean with a full tank of fuel.September 1st, 2022 at 6:29pm ESTretiredpasta (39) 0@Muirheadj1 check if your clock is a bit fast compared to universal time. I’ve had that on other auction sites before September 1st, 2022 at 5:57pm ESTMuirheadj1 (0) 0Tried to bid and it went from 1 min to done September 1st, 2022 at 5:50pm EST$9,500 bid placed by @1941racerSeptember 1st, 2022 at 5:48pm EST$9,250 bid placed by @lwnboy83September 1st, 2022 at 5:42pm ESTdrprofessional (8) Seller 0@BlueDevilBill I believe it is mentioned in the auction description, but there is some drone at around 2k RPM, not severe though. I was considering having "J-pipes" made to fix it, but it doesn't really bother me.September 1st, 2022 at 5:08pm ESTBlueDevilBill (5) 1The engine sounds great. I removed my resonator on my E55, and I got some noticeable engine drone at speed. Any issue with that, given I didn't see an X-pipe in the pics (maybe I missed it, or the cat does that)?September 1st, 2022 at 4:13pm EST$9,000 bid placed by @1941racerSeptember 1st, 2022 at 2:21pm ESTprsbirds (3) 1@gbouton I love Pinehurst! We lived in Rodgers Forge for several years until 2018 and that was my daily dog walk -- down Blenheim to Gittings and back up Pinehurst. Weekends I would go down to the end and back up. Lovely neighborhood! September 1st, 2022 at 1:21pm ESTdrprofessional (8) Seller 4Reserve has been met.September 1st, 2022 at 1:11pm EST$8,750 bid placed by @WilkesJimSeptember 1st, 2022 at 1:00pm EST$8,500 bid placed by @WagsterSeptember 1st, 2022 at 12:36pm ESTgbouton (13) 2@prsbirds Blue Ridge would be a great choice...I've been using them for 20+ years. I also used to live just south of Towson in Pinehurst/Bellona-Gittings area. I was considering bidding on this one too mostly because it's so close, but not quite what I need. But good luck, hope you get it!September 1st, 2022 at 11:10am ESTprsbirds (3) 0@drprofessional I was thinking Blue Ridge Sports Cars might be good but would definitely defer to your experience with local shops! I used to use the place on the west side of York Rd north of Warren for my W123 (which I miss terribly), not sure if they are still around though. Here's to hoping! September 1st, 2022 at 10:35am ESTdrprofessional (8) Seller 1@prsbirds I expect it will hit the reserve. It's an awesome car, you won't find another one like it. Don't let it slip away. You have a leg up on everyone else if you are local. No shipping fees, you can come see / drive the car, and pick up the title in person. I can even drive it to your house before I take my tags off. You can also continue dealer service at either of the dealerships it has already been to, or select one of the many great independent mechanics in the Towson and Cockeysville areas. Good luck. September 1st, 2022 at 8:12am EST$8,200 bid placed by @prsbirdsSeptember 1st, 2022 at 7:45am EST$7,950 bid placed by @WilkesJimAugust 31st, 2022 at 10:08pm EST$7,700 bid placed by @prsbirdsAugust 31st, 2022 at 2:29pm ESTprsbirds (3) 0I really like this car! I'm just south of Towson, and am going to cringe when I don't win it... August 31st, 2022 at 12:39pm EST$7,450 bid placed by @Map19335August 31st, 2022 at 8:13am EST$7,150 bid placed by @WilkesJimAugust 28th, 2022 at 4:24pm ESTdrprofessional (8) Seller 1@WilkesJim It looks like I do not have the 3rd seat headrests. I thought that they were in the car somewhere but they aren’t. The gas tank was replaced because it was leaking when I bought the car. This is a common problem with the W211. When they leak they fill the inside of the car with gasoline vapor, so it’s not something you can ignore. It has to be fixed. Google “W211 gas smell.” Mercedes lost a class action lawsuit and covered replacement under warranty for awhile, but that has expired now. It is a very expensive repair. If you are looking at a W211 for sale and there is no documentation showing that the tank has been replaced, you can expect to have to do that repair. August 28th, 2022 at 4:13pm ESTdrprofessional (8) Seller 1@J_KMorgan It is a great car. I’ve owned a number of Mercedes, and besides the gray market 2.5-16v Cosworth 190e, this has been my favorite. I was very conflicted about selling, and still second guess myself a little bit, but I have other “fun” cars I don’t want to sell, and I just won’t have room for this one when the new car arrives. August 28th, 2022 at 1:55pm ESTWilkesJim (1) 0Are the third row headrests included? Why was the gas tank replaced?August 28th, 2022 at 10:50am ESTJ_KMorgan (1) 1I have a 2004 E500 wagon with 330k miles. I love it. The new owner is going to love this car with this fantastic color combo!August 28th, 2022 at 12:01am ESTdrprofessional (8) Seller 1@cm3esquire I would say it’s been a love - love relationship for me. I’ve owned a number of different Mercedes over the years, as well as a few BMWs, Audis, and Jaguars. I’ve always accepted that when owning an older European luxury car, you’re going to have to pay a bit extra for maintenance. Anyone that doesn’t like that can get a Lexus. I’ve had a couple of them too, and yes, they were reliable and problem-free, but they just felt like an imitation German car, a really nice Toyota. A Mercedes feels like a Mercedes. To quote Point Break, “If you want the ultimate, you have to be willing to pay the ultimate price.” In the case of this car, I’ve done most of the expensive maintenance. The new owner just needs to replace the rear air springs and enjoy it.August 27th, 2022 at 6:05pm ESTcm3esquire (7) 1I had an 04’ E500 Wagon. It was such a love hate relationship. It is essentially an S class wagon, powerful and luxurious. The ABS and airmatic struts and related components were constantly failing. I probably would have kept the car had I known about