This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E is one of 1,596 that was produced for this model year. The seller acquired the car two years ago from the previous owner who owned it for 20 years. It was parked for two years prior to his purchase due to a bad water pump the previous owner never got around to fixing. This W124.036 now shows just over 95k miles from new and currently resides in Meridian, Mississippi. Finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) over Beige Leather (275) upholstery, power is provided by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes factory alloy wheels, a power sunroof, fog lights, Automatic Slip Control, automatic climate control, a Becker cassette stereo with integrated bluetooth, heated power-adjustable front seats, and cruise control. Maintenance performed under the current stewardship includes, suspension refresh including new rebuilt rear shocks, belts/pullies, brakes with stainless steel lines, water pump, ignition service, remanufactured throttle body, alternator, power steering hoses, refinished wood, rebuilt amplifiers, new tires, refinished wheels, and so much more. All three wiring harnesses have been retrofitted. This W124 500E is now offered with the owner’s manual, thorough service records, a tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Mississippi title.
The body is finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) with grey lower cladding. The 500E was assembled at Porsche and featured wheel arch flares, revised bodywork, modified transmission tunnel, widened frame rails, and a lower ride height when compared to standard W124 models. Additional exterior features include Euro-spec 500E-specific headlights with wipers, amber corner lenses, integrated fog lights, a retractable antenna, and a power sunroof. The seller notes the front bumper impact strip is showing some wear. The windows are tinted with Xpel with a 35% polarization all the way around and 70% on the windshield.
The car wears factory 16" 8-hole alloy wheels that were built specifically for the W124.036 to fit with the factory widebody kit. All four are mounted with Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus tires measuring 225/55 all around. The car is equipped with Automatic Slip Control (ASR) and braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs.The current owner did a full suspension refresh and brakes including:
The interior is upholstered in Beige Leather (275) and features front and rear Recaro built bucket seats. Amenities include heated and power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, a Becker cassette stereo with bluetooth capabilities and rebuilt amplifiers, a power-adjustable steering column, dual front airbags, and cruise control. Burl wood trim adorns the dashboard, center console that have been refinished by Madera Concepts, and each door. A new headliner has been installed by the current owner and the car retains its original floor mats. The original mobile phone can be seen in the center armrest.
The four-spoke Speedline leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline, an analog clock, and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 95k miles.
The 5.0-liter M119 DOHC V8 was factory rated at 322 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The most recent services performed by the current owner are:
Additional services performed under care include the following:
Older service records from the previous owner plus hand written notes are shown in the gallery below dating back to 2000. Also included are underside photos showing the condition underneath.
The Carfax report shows the first entry in September 1993 when a title was issued. There are no accidents or damage reported and registration history shows Texas, Loiusiana, and no Mississippi. All three wiring harnesses have been retrofitted. This W124 500E is now offered with the owner’s manual, thorough service records, a tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Mississippi title.
The seller has included the following videos:
The 500E/E500 is one of our favorite sedans of all time. There, we said it. You probably think it is true as well if you’re reading this. We’re also Porsche enthusiasts, so the W124.036 is the perfect blend of two Stuttgart brands we revere. The engineering and logistic story behind the car makes them truly special and the performance backs it up. This 500E is such a sweet spot of not having too many miles, is in the right color, and has been combed through by the current owner having fixed all of the niggly little .036 issues that comes with the territory. Wiring harnesses are the biggest enemy of a 500E and one that spooks a lot of buyers if it hasn’t been done. The refinished wheels, quality window tint, good tires (the Continental is the best tire available in that size), new headliner, and mechanical work are huge pluses. Taking a car to a shop to have all of the work done that the owner did on this would be in excess of $10,000 easily. This appears to be a clean example that is turn key and ready to drive with good documentation and provenance. If you’re in the market for a pre-facelift, this is the one.
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