'95 e320 - what to look for?
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2008 E320 Bluetec / 1994 e420 (totaled) / 1997 SL500 / 1991 300SE / 1991 300e 2.6 (sold)
'95 e320 - what to look for?
Hello,
Looking at a '95 e320 with 90K miles, asking $11K (a little high I think).
Has recently replaced: aux. cooling fan relay / convenience feature relay / right door speaker / HFM wiring harness / differential seals / head gasket. Seems well maintained at dealerships.
Questions: what should I look for, ask about?
Thanks!
Looking at a '95 e320 with 90K miles, asking $11K (a little high I think).
Has recently replaced: aux. cooling fan relay / convenience feature relay / right door speaker / HFM wiring harness / differential seals / head gasket. Seems well maintained at dealerships.
Questions: what should I look for, ask about?
Thanks!
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From: Salem, OR
08 Lexus GS350 AWD. 08 Lexus RX350 AWD - wife's. 94 MBZ E320 - still have it.
AC control push-button unit. How often the AT was serviced? The expensive things (head gasket, wire harness) are covered, its a good thing, as Martha Stewart would say.
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From: Southeast PA
2010 VW Golf TDI
What a bargain
I have a 95 E320 with 82,500 miles. I have not fixed anything, including the wiring harness or the AC. All I have done is routine maintenance and of course I did play around with the suspension just a little. I wouldn’t even consider selling it for $35,000, because I don’t think I could find a comparable replacement for that amount of money. I can’t imagine being able to get one of these for only $11,000.
A panoramic view of my 1995 E320.
A panoramic view of my 1995 E320.
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2010 VW Golf TDI
get it checked at be Benz mechanic
I take it back. I did fix a couple of things on my 95 E320 in 8 years and 63K miles of ownership. I had to replace the expansion valve and the receiver drier in the AC system. I can’t say it was cheap, at about $600.00 at the dealer, but it wasn’t that big of a deal. I also had to replace the oxygen sensor in the exhaust system, but I think that really is a normal wear item for these cars. Oh yes, I had to replace the hazard flasher switch too.
Even if I have to replace the evaporator for $3000.00, the wiring harness for $1000.00, and the head gasket for $1000.00, my 1995 E320 will still be an awesome car. I am not looking forward to the bill, but I can take it if I have to. My car is now 10 years old and everyone still thinks I have the nicest car in the parking lot. New $30,000.00 cars are not any better than my 10 year old W124, so if I spend a few thousand it shouldn’t really make me crazy.
If I just purchased a 1995, and everything needed to be replaced immediately, then that might make me crazy. I would have the car checked at an independent mechanic that knows all about the W124. I would just want to be sure that I was not buying someone else’s troubles. If down the road, I had to fix some things, I think I would sill be a very happy owner.
Even if I have to replace the evaporator for $3000.00, the wiring harness for $1000.00, and the head gasket for $1000.00, my 1995 E320 will still be an awesome car. I am not looking forward to the bill, but I can take it if I have to. My car is now 10 years old and everyone still thinks I have the nicest car in the parking lot. New $30,000.00 cars are not any better than my 10 year old W124, so if I spend a few thousand it shouldn’t really make me crazy.
If I just purchased a 1995, and everything needed to be replaced immediately, then that might make me crazy. I would have the car checked at an independent mechanic that knows all about the W124. I would just want to be sure that I was not buying someone else’s troubles. If down the road, I had to fix some things, I think I would sill be a very happy owner.
