Bid for your chance to own this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic Wagon only on The MB Market. Finished in Bordeaux Red Metallic (567) over Beige (835) Nappa Leather, this W211 wagon is powered by a 5.0L M113 V8 driving all four wheels and shows 126k miles from new.
drprofessional said:
@BlueDevilBillI 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.
Reserve has been met.
@prsbirdsI 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.
@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.
@J_KMorganIt 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.
@cm3esquireI 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.
@BillNo, I did not keep the original mufflers or wheels, I let the shop dispose of them. The original wheels were bent, and it made more sense to buy new alloys than try to repair the originals. The current wheels are identical to the original wheels. Any muffler shop can reinstall a set of new rear mufflers. I personally would not put the original / OEM mufflers back on because the car was as silent as a tomb, and I wanted to hear the V8. It's really not loud because the system has other mufflers and resonators further up on the exhaust. The passenger's rear air spring will leak down over the course of hours to days. The rate seems to be affected by whether I park on a flat vs. uneven surface. It will often take 2 - 3 days if parked on a level surface. As soon as the car is turned on the compressor comes on and pumps it back up. It would only become undriveable if the shock actually bursts or the leak becomes bad enough that it causes the compressor to fail. This has been my daily driver for over a year, and the leak started about 2 months ago, so it's relatively recent, but the new owner is going to want to replace the rear air springs soon as they are past their life expectancy anyway. I contemplated the replacement options, but since I was planning on switching to a new EV at the end of the year, I decided just to get one now.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic Wagon
drprofessional said:
@BlueDevilBillI 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.2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic Wagon
drprofessional said:
Reserve has been met.2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic Wagon
drprofessional said:
@prsbirdsI 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.2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic Wagon
drprofessional said:
@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.2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic Wagon
drprofessional said:
@J_KMorganIt 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.2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic Wagon
drprofessional said:
@cm3esquireI 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.2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic Wagon
drprofessional said:
@BillNo, I did not keep the original mufflers or wheels, I let the shop dispose of them. The original wheels were bent, and it made more sense to buy new alloys than try to repair the originals. The current wheels are identical to the original wheels. Any muffler shop can reinstall a set of new rear mufflers. I personally would not put the original / OEM mufflers back on because the car was as silent as a tomb, and I wanted to hear the V8. It's really not loud because the system has other mufflers and resonators further up on the exhaust. The passenger's rear air spring will leak down over the course of hours to days. The rate seems to be affected by whether I park on a flat vs. uneven surface. It will often take 2 - 3 days if parked on a level surface. As soon as the car is turned on the compressor comes on and pumps it back up. It would only become undriveable if the shock actually bursts or the leak becomes bad enough that it causes the compressor to fail. This has been my daily driver for over a year, and the leak started about 2 months ago, so it's relatively recent, but the new owner is going to want to replace the rear air springs soon as they are past their life expectancy anyway. I contemplated the replacement options, but since I was planning on switching to a new EV at the end of the year, I decided just to get one now.