2018 Mercedes-Benz E63AMG S

Start with the math. The median comparable price for this model is $42,000. The wholesale valuation (what dealers pay at auction) sits at $50,000. You're being asked to pay $400 for an asset worth roughly 100 times that amount. This isn't a negotiation opportunity—it's a data error, a listing mistake, or a sign that something is fundamentally wrong with either the vehicle or the transaction itself.

The vehicle itself has merit on paper. It's a high-performance AMG variant with no open recalls, which is clean from a safety standpoint. But the asking price makes the vehicle's condition irrelevant. No legitimate dealer lists a $42,000 car at $400 unless there's a typo in the listing, the car is unsellable for reasons not captured in standard reports, or the listing is fraudulent.

Your dealer visibility is also limited—no Google rating or review data available—which compounds the risk. You'll need serious maintenance budget ($3,500 annually minimum) on any E63 AMG S you acquire, but that's manageable if the price is real.

The single most important thing you should do next: Contact the dealer immediately and confirm the asking price in writing. If it's genuinely $400, walk away. If it's a typo and the real price is closer to market, then reassess the deal on its actual terms.