starcar

Hello everybody!

The car that I'm looking at is: 1994 E320 with 83000 miles on it, one owner, record books and all of that, not sure about options. I have only seen this car in the pictures and it looks great, exterior/interior is black, all original car. I will be able to see and drive this car on Friday. What should I look for in the records book, what is the most important part to look for? Asking price is $9995. Is this too much? Thanks a bunch! Please help!

Starcar

shdoug

Yes, that's too much. If it truly is a nice car with no problems that lived in a gentle climate it might be worth $7500.

RHW

^ What he said...
and by nice car for $7500, I'd like to see and believe that it was garage kept and maybe the wiring harness has already been replaced, or that $1200 is on you... or maybe the head gasket has been replaced, or that $1200 is on you.

Black on black increases the value for many, as a black Benz turns heads, period.

morris374

I Bought my 300E new and have used it as a daily driver since and the only major problem i've had is that i had to replace the radiator and head cover gasket other than that i got 140000 miles on mine and its still running strong and believe me i have a real heavy foot

Rio Z Lander

lucky you i got 280,000 miles on mine. this car has had every thing major replaced on it in the last 11 years we have had it. im just getting what is left over of the poor thing

Jim's500E

I agree, too much, more 7-8 grand would be more reasonable. But the car seems real nice from the description.

Black on black, while nice, is VERY common...especially in the US.

Chappy

Wait until you go see it, if the price in your budget range. Some people claim "cream puff" or whatever....I suppose being an MBCA Concours judge has jaded my expectations somewhat lol...

Condition and maintenance are absolutley key as to value.

shdoug

This one is probably a better deal, and the work has already been done.

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w124/239812-attn-124-fans-selling-my-124-only-47-000-miles.html

ohlord

about 5 grand to much
Is it at a dealer?
For 10 grand you can pick up a 99 with fewer miles.
1994 Mercedes E320 - $4800
1994 mercedes benz e320 - $4200
94 E320 *w/ 57k mi, Clean in & out, runs great, Clean Title SELL TODAY - $5000
1995 Mercedes E320 FUN to drive - $5000 new harness new transmission
E320 mercedes - $3430 1995 wagon

1999 MERCEDES E320 - VERY GOOD CONDITION $7900
1999 Mercedes E320 - $10000 89k miles
there are even a few 99's in the seattle area that could be had for under 10 grand
shop some more

**inspect the wire harness and the oil leak issue in the head gasket**
http://users.adelphia.net/~infoage1/...es_images.html
it's a 4-5 grand car the seller is out of their mind

RHW

As Chappy says...
These cars can be poorly / moderately maintained but then buffed to such a shine that they look garage kept. The interiors hold up remarkably well too, so dogmeat can be made to look like Steak. Buyers beware.

Chappy

All I'm saying is go look at the car first. Be diligent in your search, then have a thorough PPI done if you like the car and can come to terms with the seller.

I had lots of "numbers" thrown at me when I sold my 300CE. I told the "interested" parties that I would not entertain any offers unless they were willing to look at the car in person and test drive it. (or at least have me drop off the car at their shop of choice for a PPI).

Even beauty queens with ultra low mileage can run and drive like crap!

STLe320

I bought my 94 e320 with 115k on it, and it was 7500...

That's because I had to have my head replaced, as well as my wiring harness before I purchased the car. He installed them free of charge, but I still had to pay for the parts...which isn't all that bad I guess