$5,500 · 1997 Mercedes E320, Cobalt Blue, 2 Senior Owners Since New, 144,000km

A nice example of the Mercedes W210 species. Fairly well pampered, and (for the most part) kept inside during winters in most of its 27 years of existence. The ride is still smooth and effortless. It looks and runs like a car 1/2 its age, and maintenance has been kept up to date through Mercedes/Specialists. Report Card: 1. Mechanical - 9/10 - very little to fault it on with only 144k. No leaks, brakes, exhaust are good. Just recently spent a total of $1500 on maintenance. 2. Body - 9/10 - paint still shines up beautifully. Body is nice and straight with no parking lot dings (we park at the extremities of parking lots!), hardly any rust and minimal scratches. 3. Interior/Aesthetics - 9/10 - windshield recently replaced, leather is in A-1 shape, no cracking on dash, a/c and heat both work well. A few random quirks, but nothing that needs attention or repair. All in all, it's a very solid, well preserved Mercedes. It would not take a ton of work for it to qualify for collectors' plates, if that is your objective.