Looking for a 94-95 E320

[Shaun @ Tru6]

My grandfather needs a new car, his old Buick is slowly giving up the ghost. He's always loved my wagon and likes the idea of a sedan.

Found this one on eBay in FL, which seems like the perfect car, but it's on eBay and have only had one good experience this way.
Mercedes Benz E Class Base Sedan 4 Door | eBay


If anyone knows of anything local that is in a similar condition to this one, please let me know. Not a problem to get a Southern or West Coast car.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Good luck Shaun! Seems like going South would be pretty important in finding a rust free one. I buy a lot of cars in TX, Dallas in particular. If you find anything around Wichita (doubtful) I'd be happy to take a look.

[Robert Adams]

How about getting a little style for gramps?


Here is a very Rare 1994 Mercedes Benz E320 Convertible in like new Condition.......Garage Kept....1994 Mercedes RARE E320 AMG Convertible MINT In and Out 115k Must see


Wow, just saw this one..MINT* 1994 Mercedes Benz E320 (59k miles) - $7000 (West Allenhurst)
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/4526405862.html

this one is a maybe, wish they had original receipts instead of a stupid car fax record..but I guess it's better than nothing.
1994 Mercedes E320 Cabriolet 94k carfax miles Exc Cond A - $7950 (Eastchester NY)
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/4502453493.html

Always loved these cars, might be a bit past prime as DD, but nice all the same.
1989 Mercedes Benz SEC 560 - $4995 (Dracut)
http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/4539628479.html

[greglepore]

1995 Mercedes-Benz E320

Only an hour from me...looks as nice as the Fla car.

Issue w/ the low mileage ones is the headgasket and harness-have they been done?

[126coupe]

Watch out for the soy wiring looms, ask me how I know$$$$

[aschen]

I have always maintained that 1994 was the pinicle of automotive engineering. I have alot of supporting evidence much of which is on the basis that the turbo 3.6 is my favorite car basically since it was new.


1994: new enough to have modern systems but old enough not to have a bunch of extra crap. Of course ironincally the 3.6 turbo is probably the only car from 94 that actually didnt have modern fuel injection

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Thanks Matt, Robert and Greg, some nice cars out there. Few quick points, he doesn't want black, likes the gold/tan, but that black car in W. Allenhurst is special, will talk with him about it and call that one in Mohnton. Definitely wants a 4-door, tried to get him into a coupe. At 90, he's not a convertible guy anymore.


I talked with the owner of the one in FL, he's German (from Germany) and was originally purchased for a friend's father who passed away soon after. He's sending me a carfax. Says the car is immaculate, seats have been recovered (before he got it) and he didn't think there was enough cushioning so he had more added. Has receipts back to 3 years, tires are new. Wish it had heated seats, the ones in my wagon are great. Highest offer for this car was $5500 that he declined. I think at $6000 and $500 in transportation, it could be a good buy.

Anyone here in around WPB?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by 126coupe

Watch out for the soy wiring looms, ask me how I know$$$$

I had thought these were more time-sensitive going bad within 5 years of new. Asked the owner and he didn't know but will have him check any receipts he has.

[Nostril Cheese]

Why do want to punish your grandfather?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Why do you say that?

[126coupe]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

I had thought these were more time-sensitive going bad within 5 years of new. Asked the owner and he didn't know but will have him check any receipts he has.

I gave my daughter my e320 1994, the soy harness' do go south. I believe there are 5 harnesses, I replaced one so far and the mechanic says more will fail in the future. He worked for a MB dealership for 25 years. Other than that great car.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Thanks, good negotiating tool. It's a sucky job but not terribly difficult and new harnesses have come way down in price.

[enzo1]

[EarlyPorsche]

At 90 I would want a 2015! No time for old stuff!

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Yes, I'm sure he could sell his house to buy a car.

I sent him pics of the black car in Jersey, he prefers the gold. Left a message for the PA car.

[speeder]

Those cars are plentiful around here, to put it mildly. $3k buys a nice 4-door, $6k is bananas.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Denis, what do you think of the eBay car in FL?

[onewhippedpuppy]

I believe heat is the killer of the wire harness, they break down adjacent to the motor. I've not heard of issues elsewhere on the car.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

The only other real issue is reverse in the transmission. My car the transmission was rebuilt and it's not uncommon. My guess though with so few miles on any car I get for him, it won't be an issue; I don't think it's the same type of thing as dilaver studs breaking from just sitting. Parts are pretty cheap and extremely easy to work on, much like a 911 so I'll do preventive maintenance as needed. I did a new right rear caliper and disc on my wagon today in 8 minutes and then gravity bled it. Can't get much easier than that.

[speeder]

You changed one rotor and caliper at a time? Those should be done in sets, one axle at a time.