I'd venture a guess as to the fact they were originally intended to be ordered by funeral homes, to be used as flower cars. As such, it wouldn't really be anything out of the ordinary. *shrug*
Personally... I think it's neat.
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2001 Mercedes E320 PICKUP TRUCK, Only 3 Of Them Built By Mercedes !!!!!!!!!!! 2 Of Them Made It To The USA. It's Built On An E320 Limo Chasis, Perfectly Executed By Mercedes. All 4 Seats Are Power, 8605 Original Miles, Ordered From Germany By Atlanta Classic Cars. It's Stunning In Every Way You Look At!!!!!!! MINT CONDITION!! Offered @ $$ 49900.00 .
Uhhhh, scam?
Seems to me that they have to claim it was a factory-made car to recoup some of the costs of making a baja e-class (probably was very expensive), and being able to list it at nearly 50k (when you can just pretty much buy a new one?).
...or am I mistaken and did Mercedes actually build this?
Seems to me that they have to claim it was a factory-made car to recoup some of the costs of making a baja e-class (probably was very expensive), and being able to list it at nearly 50k (when you can just pretty much buy a new one?).
...or am I mistaken and did Mercedes actually build this?
If they did, it would be a prototype and why would the prototype of a car manufactured in Germany be registered and for sale in the U.S.?
So, no.
Further look at the Carfax for this vehicle doesn't add up: Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
03/30/2001 84 Dealer Inventory Decatur, GA Vehicle offered for sale
04/09/2001 US Customs Vehicle exported from Mexico and imported to Jacksonville, FL
11/09/2001 242 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
01/15/2002 411 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Wheel(s) replaced Four tires mounted and balanced Windshield washer checked Washer pump replaced
01/30/2003 1,716 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
01/02/2004 6,958 Atlanta Classic Cars Inc Duluth, GA 770-279-3600 http://www.atlantaclassiccars.com Vehicle serviced Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
04/06/2004 8,359 Atlanta Classic Cars Inc Duluth, GA 770-279-3600 http://www.atlantaclassiccars.com Vehicle serviced Gearshift indicator adjusted Engine/powertrain computer/module checked Maintenance inspection completed Shift lever replaced Transmission computer/module checked Body water leak checked Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
12/03/2004 8,501 Atlanta Classic Cars Inc Duluth, GA 770-279-3600 http://www.atlantaclassicca rs.com Vehicle serviced Chrome/alloy wheels installed Wheel(s) replaced
12/06/2005 Atlanta Classic Cars Inc Duluth, GA 770-279-3600 http://www.atlantaclassiccars.com Vehicle serviced Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
01/06/2006 Atlanta Classic Cars Inc Duluth, GA 770-279-3600 http://www.atlantaclassiccars.com Vehicle serviced Battery/charging system checked
01/08/2007 Atlanta Classic Cars Inc Duluth, GA 770-279-3600 http://www.atlantaclassiccars.com Vehicle serviced Battery/charging system checked
12/31/2008 Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. No recalls open for repair
Why the heck was an one-off vehicle built by Mercedes and of only 2 making it to the US be sold new at a Georgia dealership, then shortly thereafter exported into and reimported from Mexico? And I didn't know that a humble Mercedes dealer in Georgia could manage to order one-off custom cars from the factory that Mercedes built only 3 of.
Modified by peachypotpies at 1:05 AM 12-31-2008
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Or just buy something that doesnt suck, like a Ford Taurus
Probably a Binz conversion. So either way its misrepresentation. Mercedes Benz did not manufacture this vehicle.
'54 '74 '90 2010, ja so stimmen wir alle ein! Prosit! '07 Jetta VE 5spd: Smoked side markers, chrome delete a-la Plasti-dip (temporary), LED tails w/ AMBER and rear fog wiring/coding. Was guckst du so blφd?
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Or just buy something that doesnt suck, like a Ford Taurus
P-chop it with a 16 inch lift, some 33s, and a mild crawler suspension. I bet it would look good enough to put it in the "Doing it Wrong" thread.
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