1992 Mercedes 500E 71k Miles Cypress Green Excellent Shape
I am pleased to offer this 3 owner 1992 Mercedes 500E. Mileage is approx. 71,XXX miles. Very low mileage by 500E standards. Car has been Mercedes dealer serviced. Paint code is 289 Cypress Green (very unique color). VIN # is WDBEA36E9NB793185.
April 2021 – owner brought the car out of winter storage and had the fluids changed. Tires are in great shape although over 5 years old.
Oct. 2016, the owner added a new throttle body (actuator) and did an oil service at the local Mercedes dealership – (cost approx. $5500).
Owner notes only 2 flaws at the moment – windshield washer not working and oil pressure light stays on even though the gauge works fine. Owner also notes a cosmetic flaw – see picture of paint bubble in the picture section.
Please note that the car is currently located in Canada and has been there for about 12 years however, it was previously a US car. Important to note and might assist with re-importing.
According to Supercars.net “The 1993 Mercedes 500E is perhaps the most desirable and collectable Mercedes of the last 20 years.” If you’ve ever owned one, I’m sure you’d agree.
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500E – A Brief History |
Developed in conjunction with Porsche, the Mercedes 500E was based on the popular 300E model which had been released in 1986. Each 500E was transported back and forth between the Mercedes plant and Porsche’s Rossle-Bau plant in Zuffenhausen during assembly and hand built, taking a full 18 days to complete each model. It was produced between 1992-94 in which time approximately 7200 cars were built.
Besides a totally new engine, the 500E was also equipped with a hydraulic self-leveling suspension, 11.8 inch vented discs in the front and 10.9 inchers in the back, wider wheels and tires and shorter and stiffer springs which lowered the 500E nearly an inch over the 300E. While the resulting slalom time is nothing to boast about (61 mph), the 500E still manages a healthy 0.84g on the skidpad and a sports-car-like 116 ft stopping distance. The engine was the same unit used in the 500SL but with a Bosch LH Jetronic fuel injection replacing the KE Jetronic and a redesigned intake manifold with longer runners that resulted in an additional 22 lb-ft of torque over that powerplant. The four speed automatic transmission and rear axle were also sourced from the 500SL and the 500E was also equipped with standard ASR (traction control). While there was no factory option for an override switch, many aftermarket tuners could provide this, lowering 0-60 mph times into the 5 second ranges. There were a few other slight faults with the 500E as well. The single windshield wiper arm was not very efficient and the interior ergonomics were less than perfect while for the price, the 500E could still not deliver the same amount of all-out performance as the E34 M5.
The Mercedes was however an excellent Autobahn cruiser and could deliver a ride comfort and effortless power delivery at higher speeds in a manner that even the BMW M5 could not match.
Sell your soul for this car. This is perhaps the best driving sedan available. Acceleration is instant and brutal right off the line on up to any speed you want to try. Flooring it off the line will invoke ASR and leave everyone pinned to their seats. Handling is ultra precise with immense grip. The lowered stance and flared fenders look outstanding yet are still mature and stealth. Drive the car at 1/3 or 1/4 throttle and your passengers are cocooned in utmost comfort. The adaptive suspension resolves the ride/handling argument as well as anything to date. One dig in the throttle awakens the car with a deep V8 growl that mutates into a fierce roar that sounds great but never gets intrusive or loud. The seats are bolstered to match the car’s handling potential. The ABS aided brakes stop the car fast and straight from any speed with no noticeable fade. The transmission starts in second gear to smooth take off but a heavy foot or use of the trademark shifter makes 1st quite accessible. The 4-speed transmission shifts smoothly and in a unobtrusive manner if left to its own decisions. Thankfully Mercedes has retained the gated shifter that allows manu-matic shifting. This configuration still seems the best compromise between automatics and manuals.
I have shipped many classic American and German cars to Europe. It is very possible that this great Mercedes will find its way back to Germany or other European country. I welcome European interest and will be very glad to assist in making arrangements to have this car shipped safely across the ocean.
Hagerty Valuation shows the 1992 Mercedes 500E at:
#1 – $86,700
#2 – $55,900
#3 – $30,700
#4 – 16,000
This car is clearly above a #3 and priced very aggressively.
I have not personally inspected or photographed this vehicle. I am relying on the pictures and descriptions provided by the seller. A very desirable Mercedes in a rare color combination. Don’t wait too long for this one.
I invite and encourage any interested party to inspect this car northeast of Toronto, Canada (Aspley) and determine for yourself that this car is truly in excellent condition. A pre-purchase inspection is welcomed.
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Sold For: $26,050