Hi all
Selling my luxo barge as need something with better seatbelts (the joys of 3 kids!). As my ebay advert is really descriptive, I have just copied it below......
For sale today is my fantastic Mercedes E280 Elegance
This is truly a great car. It looks a million dollars, it drives with panache when required but is also VERY fast when needed.
* MOT until October
* Tax until the end of July
* Fully loaded
* Electric windows
* Electric mirrors
* Electric drivers seat
* Electric steering column
* Full black leather
* Heated seats
* Cruise control
* Auto windscreen wipers
* Auto dip rear view mirror
* Remote central locking
* Remote boot release
* Auto drop rear head rests
* Full service history
* 17" AMG Alloys
* Genuine AMG Twin exhaust
* AMG kick plates
* 2 keys
* Good tyres all round
So as you can see, quite a car. Now for an overview
Exterior
The exterior is finished in stunning metallic silver. As you can see, the car looks amazing. I have to admit, in the pictures it needs a wash which will be done before the new owner collects. I generally clean the car every 2 weeks only using Autoglym products. The car truly looks amazing however, being 15 years old there are a few areas to mention. So rust, we all know these cars suffer from it and I looked at 10 before buying this one and they all had rust on the front wings. As you can see from the pictures, the two front wings are starting to bubble. I have tried to picture it next to a 5p so you get an idea of the extent of the problem. Its not bad and certainly the best one I saw with many others out there having massive orange stains and even holes in the front wings for a lot more money than this one! It looks like there has been a repair previously on the drivers side (as per picture) but it took me 3 weeks to notice this and I know my cars top to bottom! And thats it for rust really. Honestly, for the age, it might even be the best W210 in the country for rust! Treat the 2 small areas pictured and it will be faultless. Also, as you can see from the pictures, the alloys need a refurb to be honest. They do look better when clean but to make it pristine, I would refurb them (£40 a corner). The headlights and sidelights are all clear aswell, not clouded like most of these are, again, I looked at a lot of these previous to buying this one and it has the best headlights I have seen on one of these! I know I might sound really critical but I want to be really honest about EVERYTHING I am aware of with the car so that you know exactly what you are buying. Overall, a stunning car. You pull up anywhere in this car and people think you have come into money. If you are unemployed, this car will get you the job you want, if your employed, this car will get you promotoed, if you own your own business, this car will get you that big client you wanted. Single? This car will get you girls, guaranteed! *Please note that I cannot guarantee any of the previous statements and accept no responsiblity if Sarah next door wont go out with you! Other smaller points to mention, there is a scratch about 5mm on the boot (not rusted, only in the paint) and the bonnet has some small stonechips (common on these) but again, not rusted or unsightly and I am being REALLY honest here because to be honest, you probably wouldnt notice them.
Interior
As you can see, the car comes with a full black leather interior in excellent condition for its age. The drivers side rear bolster has some wear and a rip about 5mm long but has got no worse since I have owned the car. Some leather feed and it will look perfect. The rest of the seats, carpets, headlining are all in brilliant condition. Where this car comes to the front is the kit it has. Electric everything, electric, heated leather, etc etc. It all works inclcuding the cruise control, remote locking etc except for the drivers side rear electric window. Its not the switch as I have put a new one in so it must be the motor I guess? don't know, didnt investigate any further than swapping the switch as to be fair, I sit in the front and when the kids are in the back, I lock the rear electric windows anyway. Other than that, EVERYTHING works faultlessly. An extremely comfortable place to be. It also has AMG kickplates all round and just finished the interior off perfectly.
Driving
Wow! This car is amazing to drive. Quiet when pootling about but put your foot down and you get the V6 roar twinned with the fruity AMG exhausts and it makes the hairs on my arms stand up everytime. The engine pulls perfectly, with no strange noises or anything. Quiet and refined when needed. The full service history means that this car has been well looked after. The Merecedes service book is full, no more room for stamps, then there are invoices and recepits for services and any parts renewed. According to the computer, its not due another service for 7700 miles. The gearbox pulls through every gear smoothly and the kickdown works as it should. Also no knocks, creaks or bangs from the suspension. Please be under no illusion, this is a quick car. You plant your foot on a roundabout in the wet and you WILL go sideways. It embarrasses MANY other cars when needed so please, if you are a unexperienced driver, this may not be the car for you. Having said that, keep your right foot in check and it behaves as gracefully as you would expect it to. I guess its time to talk about fuel economy. Well it surprised me actually. Around town with a mixture of sensible and not so sensible driving, it returns 23MPG every single time I fill up. However, on a run to Bath the other weekend, I got 40 mpg so for a 2.8 v6, I think that both of these figures are really good.
So as you can see, a great car for the money. However, please note that this is a 15 year old car that has had 5 previous owner. There may be the odd mark that I havent mentioned above but as you can see from my description, I am an extremely honest seller and the description is all to the best of my knowledge.
So why am I selling? Genuinely, the only reason I am selling is because we have just had a baby meaning that I know have 3 kids and the Mercedes only has a lapbelt in the middle in the back. So I want a car with 3 proper seatbelts for the kids. Only reason I am selling. So I will be looking for a Mk3 Mondeo, Vectra, Mg Zt, etc etc when this sells so if you have one of the same value, you buy mine and I will buy yours! Let me know if you have anything else with 3 proper seatbelts in the rear
Any questions, please ask. The car is available for viewing most evenings and weekends.
Cash on collection from Tamworth
Thanks for looking
Photos available
Selling my luxo barge as need something with better seatbelts (the joys of 3 kids!). As my ebay advert is really descriptive, I have just copied it below......
For sale today is my fantastic Mercedes E280 Elegance
This is truly a great car. It looks a million dollars, it drives with panache when required but is also VERY fast when needed.
* MOT until October
* Tax until the end of July
* Fully loaded
* Electric windows
* Electric mirrors
* Electric drivers seat
* Electric steering column
* Full black leather
* Heated seats
* Cruise control
* Auto windscreen wipers
* Auto dip rear view mirror
* Remote central locking
* Remote boot release
* Auto drop rear head rests
* Full service history
* 17" AMG Alloys
* Genuine AMG Twin exhaust
* AMG kick plates
* 2 keys
* Good tyres all round
So as you can see, quite a car. Now for an overview
Exterior
The exterior is finished in stunning metallic silver. As you can see, the car looks amazing. I have to admit, in the pictures it needs a wash which will be done before the new owner collects. I generally clean the car every 2 weeks only using Autoglym products. The car truly looks amazing however, being 15 years old there are a few areas to mention. So rust, we all know these cars suffer from it and I looked at 10 before buying this one and they all had rust on the front wings. As you can see from the pictures, the two front wings are starting to bubble. I have tried to picture it next to a 5p so you get an idea of the extent of the problem. Its not bad and certainly the best one I saw with many others out there having massive orange stains and even holes in the front wings for a lot more money than this one! It looks like there has been a repair previously on the drivers side (as per picture) but it took me 3 weeks to notice this and I know my cars top to bottom! And thats it for rust really. Honestly, for the age, it might even be the best W210 in the country for rust! Treat the 2 small areas pictured and it will be faultless. Also, as you can see from the pictures, the alloys need a refurb to be honest. They do look better when clean but to make it pristine, I would refurb them (£40 a corner). The headlights and sidelights are all clear aswell, not clouded like most of these are, again, I looked at a lot of these previous to buying this one and it has the best headlights I have seen on one of these! I know I might sound really critical but I want to be really honest about EVERYTHING I am aware of with the car so that you know exactly what you are buying. Overall, a stunning car. You pull up anywhere in this car and people think you have come into money. If you are unemployed, this car will get you the job you want, if your employed, this car will get you promotoed, if you own your own business, this car will get you that big client you wanted. Single? This car will get you girls, guaranteed! *Please note that I cannot guarantee any of the previous statements and accept no responsiblity if Sarah next door wont go out with you! Other smaller points to mention, there is a scratch about 5mm on the boot (not rusted, only in the paint) and the bonnet has some small stonechips (common on these) but again, not rusted or unsightly and I am being REALLY honest here because to be honest, you probably wouldnt notice them.
Interior
As you can see, the car comes with a full black leather interior in excellent condition for its age. The drivers side rear bolster has some wear and a rip about 5mm long but has got no worse since I have owned the car. Some leather feed and it will look perfect. The rest of the seats, carpets, headlining are all in brilliant condition. Where this car comes to the front is the kit it has. Electric everything, electric, heated leather, etc etc. It all works inclcuding the cruise control, remote locking etc except for the drivers side rear electric window. Its not the switch as I have put a new one in so it must be the motor I guess? don't know, didnt investigate any further than swapping the switch as to be fair, I sit in the front and when the kids are in the back, I lock the rear electric windows anyway. Other than that, EVERYTHING works faultlessly. An extremely comfortable place to be. It also has AMG kickplates all round and just finished the interior off perfectly.
Driving
Wow! This car is amazing to drive. Quiet when pootling about but put your foot down and you get the V6 roar twinned with the fruity AMG exhausts and it makes the hairs on my arms stand up everytime. The engine pulls perfectly, with no strange noises or anything. Quiet and refined when needed. The full service history means that this car has been well looked after. The Merecedes service book is full, no more room for stamps, then there are invoices and recepits for services and any parts renewed. According to the computer, its not due another service for 7700 miles. The gearbox pulls through every gear smoothly and the kickdown works as it should. Also no knocks, creaks or bangs from the suspension. Please be under no illusion, this is a quick car. You plant your foot on a roundabout in the wet and you WILL go sideways. It embarrasses MANY other cars when needed so please, if you are a unexperienced driver, this may not be the car for you. Having said that, keep your right foot in check and it behaves as gracefully as you would expect it to. I guess its time to talk about fuel economy. Well it surprised me actually. Around town with a mixture of sensible and not so sensible driving, it returns 23MPG every single time I fill up. However, on a run to Bath the other weekend, I got 40 mpg so for a 2.8 v6, I think that both of these figures are really good.
So as you can see, a great car for the money. However, please note that this is a 15 year old car that has had 5 previous owner. There may be the odd mark that I havent mentioned above but as you can see from my description, I am an extremely honest seller and the description is all to the best of my knowledge.
So why am I selling? Genuinely, the only reason I am selling is because we have just had a baby meaning that I know have 3 kids and the Mercedes only has a lapbelt in the middle in the back. So I want a car with 3 proper seatbelts for the kids. Only reason I am selling. So I will be looking for a Mk3 Mondeo, Vectra, Mg Zt, etc etc when this sells so if you have one of the same value, you buy mine and I will buy yours! Let me know if you have anything else with 3 proper seatbelts in the rear
Any questions, please ask. The car is available for viewing most evenings and weekends.
Cash on collection from Tamworth
Thanks for looking
Photos available
