Bid for your chance to own this 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 on The MB Market. Finished in Iridium Silver Metallic (775) over Grey Leather (828), this 58k-mile sedan is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 paired with a 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission and comes with all factory literature.
gaijinshogun said:
@mrnick Congratulations!!
This car will sell today! Please put in your bids...
I will be online for the closing minutes. If you have any final questions, I will do my best to answer them before the end of the auction.
Posting publicly questions asked: Is the car AWD (all wheel drive)? The car is not; it is rear wheel drive. Based on the listing, it seems you may be in the car business. I am not a car dealer, but a passionate car collector and spend much of my time in California with some classic cars there. I often ship cars back and forth to Hawaii. Any idea what happens when the car arrives at the port, how long it can be held, etc? Picking the car up at the port is very easy. As the sailing schedules are documented, you will know the timing of when your car arrives. Right now, it has been well within three weeks of receiving the car after being shipped. You will formally be notified by the shipper when the car is available for pickup, and there is a window of about a week before storage charges begin. As the car is being shipped from Hawaii, USA, there are no customs or any regulations to contend with; you simply show up there with your ID, inspect the vehicle, and drive away. The car is street legal and licensed to drive anywhere in the continental USA.
@jpeterman Re: PPI, this car was being prepared in later 2021 to be sent off for a young family member attending college. In the end, we decided it might be better to simply sell it instead. Over $9,000 in recent receipts are included from the dealer and a qualified independent shop to prepare the car for long-term use and enjoyment. When the front struts were changed recently, an inspection was done again and no suspension items were identified that needed repair. We have included detailed pictures of the undercarriage. Some of the suspension components have been replaced while completing a four-wheel alignment by the MB dealer. This includes the tie rod ends and the torque strut bushings. The last alignment was done on September 2021 by the MB dealer. The car does not leak any oil and the dealer’s recent multi point inspections has not identified any oil leakage issues. The fuel sending unit leakage was detected when there was a strong fuel smell. It was fixed and repaired under warranty and documented in the receipts. Confirming that this car does not have a sunroof, but instead a panorama roof. It functions properly with no issues, including the sunshade. There are no outstanding recalls on this car, confirmed by dealer and by inputting the VIN in MB USA’s website. Thanks for the detailed questions. Our family member that really loved and enjoyed this car would easily spend an hour talking about it!
@jrs3484 Timing chain has been flawless at 58K miles; no service has been recommended by the dealer. In looking through the detailed records, the crankshaft balance sensor appears to be original with no issues. Car has been serviced regularly and any issues/warning lights have been addressed immediately.
@jrs3484 I've documented the best and most economical process to get the car to the west coast in the comments below, costing approximately $1,100. From the west coast (for example Long Beach, CA port), you will need to hire a shipper to pick it up at the west coast port and deliver it to your NY location. In my preliminary research, a budget of $1,400 can get the car to you from the west coast to NY, for an estimated total shipping cost of $2,500. However there are many different type of shippers, depending on your preferences and options, and the cost can be more or less. There is an excellent recent article regarding this matter which talks about the options and the cost variables: https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/shipping-a-car-heres-how-and-why-to-make-the-right-choice/
Posting publicly a question asked: No one has ever smoked in this car.
@cmscollectThanks for the inquiry. We can deliver and drop off the car at the local Hilo, Hawaii port and document the car before it gets shipped. As for costs, pricing and ports available from the two main shipping companies are as follows per review of their websites today: Matson (matson.com) $1,190 to CA - Long Beach or Oakland $1,690 to WA - Tacoma Pasha Hawaii (pashahawaii.com) $1,090* to CA - San Diego, LA, or Oakland $1,762* to TX - Dallas *With the current Aloha Spirit discount As the ships are relatively empty leaving Hawaii, you are able to obtain a quick booking and drop-off date. Also, the current west coast port backlog that has been documented in the news, especially in Long Beach, does not affect these two companies as they manage their own ships and facilities at the ports. We will be happy to discuss the pros and cons of shipping through the various carriers based upon your ultimate shipping destination.
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Single Family-Owned 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
gaijinshogun said:
@mrnick Congratulations!!Single Family-Owned 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
gaijinshogun said:
This car will sell today! Please put in your bids...Single Family-Owned 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
gaijinshogun said:
I will be online for the closing minutes. If you have any final questions, I will do my best to answer them before the end of the auction.Single Family-Owned 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
gaijinshogun said:
Posting publicly questions asked: Is the car AWD (all wheel drive)? The car is not; it is rear wheel drive. Based on the listing, it seems you may be in the car business. I am not a car dealer, but a passionate car collector and spend much of my time in California with some classic cars there. I often ship cars back and forth to Hawaii. Any idea what happens when the car arrives at the port, how long it can be held, etc? Picking the car up at the port is very easy. As the sailing schedules are documented, you will know the timing of when your car arrives. Right now, it has been well within three weeks of receiving the car after being shipped. You will formally be notified by the shipper when the car is available for pickup, and there is a window of about a week before storage charges begin. As the car is being shipped from Hawaii, USA, there are no customs or any regulations to contend with; you simply show up there with your ID, inspect the vehicle, and drive away. The car is street legal and licensed to drive anywhere in the continental USA.Single Family-Owned 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
gaijinshogun said:
@jpeterman Re: PPI, this car was being prepared in later 2021 to be sent off for a young family member attending college. In the end, we decided it might be better to simply sell it instead. Over $9,000 in recent receipts are included from the dealer and a qualified independent shop to prepare the car for long-term use and enjoyment. When the front struts were changed recently, an inspection was done again and no suspension items were identified that needed repair. We have included detailed pictures of the undercarriage. Some of the suspension components have been replaced while completing a four-wheel alignment by the MB dealer. This includes the tie rod ends and the torque strut bushings. The last alignment was done on September 2021 by the MB dealer. The car does not leak any oil and the dealer’s recent multi point inspections has not identified any oil leakage issues. The fuel sending unit leakage was detected when there was a strong fuel smell. It was fixed and repaired under warranty and documented in the receipts. Confirming that this car does not have a sunroof, but instead a panorama roof. It functions properly with no issues, including the sunshade. There are no outstanding recalls on this car, confirmed by dealer and by inputting the VIN in MB USA’s website. Thanks for the detailed questions. Our family member that really loved and enjoyed this car would easily spend an hour talking about it!Single Family-Owned 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
gaijinshogun said:
@jrs3484 Timing chain has been flawless at 58K miles; no service has been recommended by the dealer. In looking through the detailed records, the crankshaft balance sensor appears to be original with no issues. Car has been serviced regularly and any issues/warning lights have been addressed immediately.Single Family-Owned 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
gaijinshogun said:
@jrs3484 I've documented the best and most economical process to get the car to the west coast in the comments below, costing approximately $1,100. From the west coast (for example Long Beach, CA port), you will need to hire a shipper to pick it up at the west coast port and deliver it to your NY location. In my preliminary research, a budget of $1,400 can get the car to you from the west coast to NY, for an estimated total shipping cost of $2,500. However there are many different type of shippers, depending on your preferences and options, and the cost can be more or less. There is an excellent recent article regarding this matter which talks about the options and the cost variables: https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/shipping-a-car-heres-how-and-why-to-make-the-right-choice/Single Family-Owned 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
gaijinshogun said:
Posting publicly a question asked: No one has ever smoked in this car.Single Family-Owned 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
gaijinshogun said:
@cmscollectThanks for the inquiry. We can deliver and drop off the car at the local Hilo, Hawaii port and document the car before it gets shipped. As for costs, pricing and ports available from the two main shipping companies are as follows per review of their websites today: Matson (matson.com) $1,190 to CA - Long Beach or Oakland $1,690 to WA - Tacoma Pasha Hawaii (pashahawaii.com) $1,090* to CA - San Diego, LA, or Oakland $1,762* to TX - Dallas *With the current Aloha Spirit discount As the ships are relatively empty leaving Hawaii, you are able to obtain a quick booking and drop-off date. Also, the current west coast port backlog that has been documented in the news, especially in Long Beach, does not affect these two companies as they manage their own ships and facilities at the ports. We will be happy to discuss the pros and cons of shipping through the various carriers based upon your ultimate shipping destination.