2018 Mercedes-Benz E63AMG S

The core issue: you're being asked to pay $110,000 for a car worth approximately $50,000 to $58,000 in today's market. The median comparable sold for $42,000. That's a 162% premium over market that can't be justified by mileage (29,000 miles is actually favorable), condition, or rarity. The market direction is decisively against you here—this segment is in strong-sell territory, meaning prices are moving downward, not up.

The second problem is the seller's credibility gap. There's no dealer reputation data available, no Google rating, and unknown franchise status. You're negotiating with an unknown entity asking an unreasonable price. That combination raises questions about whether this listing is even serious or if there's something about the vehicle's history or condition that isn't being disclosed.

On the positive side: the car has no open recalls, and at $3,500 annually in maintenance costs, the ownership expense is manageable for this class. But that doesn't move the needle on a $60,000 overpricing problem.

Your next step is non-negotiable: before any further engagement, get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a Mercedes specialist. If the seller won't allow it, that tells you everything you need to know. If they do, the inspection will either reveal why they're asking this price—or confirm that the asking price is simply indefensible.