Beautiful 2002 Mercedes G500 W463 In Memphis,tn -65k Miles - 55pix- No Reserve on 2040-cars

The vehicle that we are offering for auction is a rare and highly sought after W463 G500.

"What, prey tell , is a W463?" one might ask.

Mercedes assigns a chassis family number to each vehicle that they build. MB typically builds 10 models on one platform chassis.

For example- The W463 series trucks began production in Graz, Austria in 1989 and are still being produced today. During this production , MB produced the four cylinder 200GE and 230GE, the six cylinder variants, 300GE, and G320 , additionally the V8 models, comprised of the 500GE and G500, and later G550 and the powerful G55 and G63, and also the Diesel versions, the 250GD, 300GD, 350GD and later the G300 and G400 CDI.

The W463 was available in either short or long wheelbase , and also as an open top cabriolet version. The long wheelbase G500 was the only W463 officially imported to the North American market and sold through MBUSA dealers.

All of the above mentioned trucks are virtually identical. The differences lie in the engine displacement and trim.

This G500 is a rare bird due to low sales. Less than 2,000 G500's were sold in North America for the 2002 model year. This is the only Everest green example that I have ever seen.

The current 2014 G550 looks nearly identical and carries a $137,000 MSRP price tag.

The vehicle that I am offering here today is a two owner vehicle purchased new at Mercedes-Benz of Fort Washington on 2-28-2002.

The vehicle has always been cared for properly and I have a fully documented history on the vehicle, including every service interval from new , until last serviced 1,300 miles ago. This G has never been serviced by anyone other than a Mercedes-Benz dealership.

The vehicle was purchased new in Fort Washington , PA and it received very methodical care by the MB dealership. The first owner serviced the truck every 3,000 miles or less, at the MB dealership.

The second owner purchased the car in 2006 when the truck had 42k miles. The second owner was an insurance agent in Oxford , Mississippi and he used the vehicle only occasionally over the next seven years, only logging 22k miles in seven years time. He kept the vehicle very well serviced at Mercedes-Benz of Memphis, where only the shop foreman is allowed to service the G wagons.

This vehicle is finished in #816 Everest Green metallic with a complimentary charcoal leather interior. Here is a link with a PDF file of the entire service history from day one. You will note that the history begins at one mile and last service was 63,361.

Current mileage is 65,231 . (I have the truck locked in my garage until the conclusion of this auction).

Herbert Phillips

800.310.8767

I absolutely love Mercedes-Benz automobiles. I have been buying and selling them for my entire adult life. I have a small collection of cars, and I own over 20 Mercedes-Benz automobiles, personally.

The G500 is an unusual model, in that it could be considered a "time warp" vehicle.

The G500 is constructed in Graz Austria at the Steyr - Daimler - Puch factory, now commonly referred to as Magna -Steyr. Production at Magna-Steyr, is much like a Mercedes-Benz would have been produced in the 1960's.

The G500 is produced entirely by hand, and largely, in place.

This is not a mass-produced vehicle born of robots. The Geländewagen are produced in the exact same fashion as when Mercedes-Benz quality was at its zenith. There is a very distinct difference when one sits in a hand built vehicle.

Remember that solid "thunk" noise that you heard when you slammed the door on an old Mercedes-Benz? This is the last "new" Mercedes-Benz that you will ever have the experience of hearing that rewarding sound from.

Build quality on this vehicle is AMAZING. This is a real SUV built by intelligent, well compensated individuals who were concerned about the quality of their product, and it's readily apparent when you operate this vehicle. The factory produces approximately 8 new vehicles per day in Graz Austria, which is also incidentally the home of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

MB has confirmed that it will continue to produce the W463 for several more years to come. MB has continually produced the Gwagen in its current form since 1989, and has been in production since 1979.

This Mercedes Benz G500 is in my opinion in overall excellent condition. I have found zero evidence of any rust or prior paintwork.I have infact compared it to a few 2010 G550 models with miles in the 40's at the nearby auction, and this truck is in better cosmetic condition.

I have taken nearly 170 photographs for your review. I have archived all of them in a .zip format. Please follow the link below to download the photo archive.

Everest Green G500 zip archive

This vehicle is equipped with Integrated Restraint System. Driver and front passenger are each provided with a front air bag, door-mounted side-impact air bag, knee bolster, and seat-belt Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR) with belt-force limiter.

The vehicle is also equipped with the BabySmart system. It automatically deactivates the front passenger's front air bag when a BabySmart-compatible child seat is properly installed

I have been around this star for my entire life. I grew up with both of my parents driving Mercedes-Benz automobiles. I was driven to school in one. At age 3, I even had the privilege of driving my parents 220S through the kitchen of our home. I feel quite comfortable with these cars, and you will too!

For those of you that are not familiar with the star, this represents MB's pursuit of excellence on Air, Land and Sea.

All of the original books and records, leather pouch, data card, and two infared security keys will accompany the vehicle to its new owner. I have some additional receipts that are not depicted. I also have all the command navigation discs that came with the truck.

Here is the vin# for anyone who should need it.

Based upon sources such as Hemming's Motors News , and other publications such as The Star, I believe the value of this vehicle to be approximately $37,500 when the low mileage is taken into account. I did a search through the MB web site and found several MB dealers asking $37-45k for low mileage 2002 and 2003 examples with miles between 42 and 65k.

Offered Without Reserve!

I am offering this vehicle without reserve price. Please bid whatever you feel is a fair price for the vehicle. Bidding shall start at $20.02.

TERMS

By bidding on this vehicle, or by purchasing this vehicle, you agree with and are bound by the following-

In addition to your winning bid, you will pay my dealership a $395.00 document processing fee. The winning bidder shall send 30% of the purchase price and the document fee within 48 hours of auction close. This shall be in the form of certified funds via federal express or bank wire transfer. The balance is due within ten days or whenever the vehicle leaves my hands.I do not ship cod. I am a licensed automobile dealer in Memphis, Tennessee. TN residents shall add 7% sales tax. All others are exempt from TN sales tax. I reserve the right to end this auction at any time at my discretion, as I see fit. The alert will contact me. This sale shall be governed by the laws of Tennessee. The venue of sale is Memphis,Tennessee.

You must resolve all questions prior to bidding. My vehicles are sold as is, with out warranty.Please remember that this is a twelve year old USED car with over 60,000 miles. This vehicle will not be perfect . Please expect the vehicle to have defects, and or wear and tear appropriate from use and age.

I am always happy to discuss unusual cars,hence my bidder name, please feel free to contact me at 800-310-8767, my name is Herbert Phillips.

I do not allow bid retractions whatsoever, those violating this rule will be met with negative feedback.Make sure you are fully qualified to purchase. You are entering a legally binding contract. I will prosecute any non performing bidder to the fullest extent of the law. Once you are the winning high bidder at close of sale, You OWN the truck! Just send the funds. No STALLING and NO QUESTIONS. Winning this auction is not an opportunity to inspect this vehicle. All sales are final and no refunds or returns will be given.

With that out of the way, good luck and happy bidding!!!

PS- Shipping is available anywhere, for a nominal fee.

Call me at 800-310-8767 for a quote.