Value of 1998 E320 Wagon
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From: Yona, Guam
2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon
Value of 1998 E320 Wagon
I just found a 1998 E320 Wagon with 69,000 miles being sold by an independent Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi service and repair shop in California. Their Internet asking price is $8,900, which is about twice what price guides like Kelley Blue Book, NADA, and Edmunds.com say it's worth. Do you guys think $8,900 is a fair price, considering the car's excellent condition and low miles? Another thing is that I know that most folks recommend having a car checked by a mechanic during a pre-purchase inspection. In this case, that might seem a bit out of place since the seller is an independent mechanic specializing in Mercedes-Benz and other fine German automobiles. Any thoughts on this? I would think such a seller has a reputation to protect and would not try to sell a vehicle that hasn't been thoroughly inspected and/or repaired if needed.
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I think $8,900 is a MB guy, top dollar number, I don't think many people are out there looking for a 20 yr old wagon at almost $9K. I think $4,500 is 'fair' but what do I know sitting here. What I do know is you can buy a 05 E-class these days for $9K...
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2002 E320 4matic wagon aquired 10/25/16
I can tell you my experience.
I just bought a 2002 e320 4matic wagon with 65,000 miles. Options included the 6 cd changer the Bose system and the Comand navigation/radio. It was very clean with the exception of a "shopping cart" type of ding on the front right fender. The Continental tires were at 80% tread. It needed new pads and rotors all around and a new coil spring on the front right as well as wiper blades and "B" service and a new belt. Also the headlight lenses needed to be restored. All total less than $750 in parts and about 4 days of me working on it. Most of which, quite honestly was spent trying to polish out the wiper blade scratches on the windshield. I have not yet addressed the 0 a/c freon pressure but I have until spring to do that.
I purchased it from a dealer for $4300.00, and I probably should have gotten it for less but I am happy.
Michael
I just bought a 2002 e320 4matic wagon with 65,000 miles. Options included the 6 cd changer the Bose system and the Comand navigation/radio. It was very clean with the exception of a "shopping cart" type of ding on the front right fender. The Continental tires were at 80% tread. It needed new pads and rotors all around and a new coil spring on the front right as well as wiper blades and "B" service and a new belt. Also the headlight lenses needed to be restored. All total less than $750 in parts and about 4 days of me working on it. Most of which, quite honestly was spent trying to polish out the wiper blade scratches on the windshield. I have not yet addressed the 0 a/c freon pressure but I have until spring to do that.
I purchased it from a dealer for $4300.00, and I probably should have gotten it for less but I am happy.
Michael
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon
I certainly share your opinion. This seller has some classic Mercedes-Benz cars on his website, which probably are worth that much or perhaps even more. I just don't see a 1998 E320 Wagon as having reached that distinction yet. Yes, I am aware that there are 2005 E-Class models for the same price. I would, however, prefer an older model because of the likelihood of a 2005 having the problematic M272 engine.
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I can tell you my experience.
I just bought a 2002 e320 4matic wagon with 65,000 miles. Options included the 6 cd changer the Bose system and the Comand navigation/radio. It was very clean with the exception of a "shopping cart" type of ding on the front right fender. The Continental tires were at 80% tread. It needed new pads and rotors all around and a new coil spring on the front right as well as wiper blades and "B" service and a new belt. Also the headlight lenses needed to be restored. All total less than $750 in parts and about 4 days of me working on it. Most of which, quite honestly was spent trying to polish out the wiper blade scratches on the windshield. I have not yet addressed the 0 a/c freon pressure but I have until spring to do that.
I purchased it from a dealer for $4300.00, and I probably should have gotten it for less but I am happy.
Michael
I just bought a 2002 e320 4matic wagon with 65,000 miles. Options included the 6 cd changer the Bose system and the Comand navigation/radio. It was very clean with the exception of a "shopping cart" type of ding on the front right fender. The Continental tires were at 80% tread. It needed new pads and rotors all around and a new coil spring on the front right as well as wiper blades and "B" service and a new belt. Also the headlight lenses needed to be restored. All total less than $750 in parts and about 4 days of me working on it. Most of which, quite honestly was spent trying to polish out the wiper blade scratches on the windshield. I have not yet addressed the 0 a/c freon pressure but I have until spring to do that.
I purchased it from a dealer for $4300.00, and I probably should have gotten it for less but I am happy.
Michael
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If you "crave" a E-Wagon .. then due to age..finding a "good one" under 100K miles is getting rarer and rarer... and frankly "miles" is not as much of a issue whether 69K-125K - meaning condition/maintenance hold as much weight.
Don't ask "if" something has been done - they should give you their version PPI report that shows following are already done:
1) No dash cracks shown on that listing - from what can be seen
2) Need to see seats without "sheepskins"
3) As a "repair shop" - then they will have their version PPI - key element tranny service done/correct with fresh adapter plug - that should have been done
4) Due to age spark plugs are due - that "should" have been already done at $8900
5) Tires-brakes-rotors should all be 75%+ at $8900
6) Yes - standard fluid/filter + fresh coolant - yes at $8900 should all be done
7) Battery new - or less than 3yrs old - should have been done
8) Yes - Lemfoerder/Sach engine mounts should have been recently replaced at $8900
9) Fluids + filters + fresh coolant at $8900 should have been done
10) All accessory function - air con - doors auto lock - key locks - windows - sunroof - all access functions should be 100% this price
11) Cluster + Climate control segments + backlighting should be 100%
12) Front/rear suspension - no shimmy - no abnormal tire wear
You aren't looking for perfect - it's 18 yrs old - at $8900 you're looking for trouble free ownership.
Be sensible - it it tickles you - then you should pick it up in person.
Keep the beat !
Don't ask "if" something has been done - they should give you their version PPI report that shows following are already done:
1) No dash cracks shown on that listing - from what can be seen
2) Need to see seats without "sheepskins"
3) As a "repair shop" - then they will have their version PPI - key element tranny service done/correct with fresh adapter plug - that should have been done
4) Due to age spark plugs are due - that "should" have been already done at $8900
5) Tires-brakes-rotors should all be 75%+ at $8900
6) Yes - standard fluid/filter + fresh coolant - yes at $8900 should all be done
7) Battery new - or less than 3yrs old - should have been done
8) Yes - Lemfoerder/Sach engine mounts should have been recently replaced at $8900
9) Fluids + filters + fresh coolant at $8900 should have been done
10) All accessory function - air con - doors auto lock - key locks - windows - sunroof - all access functions should be 100% this price
11) Cluster + Climate control segments + backlighting should be 100%
12) Front/rear suspension - no shimmy - no abnormal tire wear
You aren't looking for perfect - it's 18 yrs old - at $8900 you're looking for trouble free ownership.
Be sensible - it it tickles you - then you should pick it up in person.
Keep the beat !
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If you "crave" a E-Wagon .. then due to age..finding a "good one" under 100K miles is getting rarer and rarer... and frankly "miles" is not as much of a issue whether 69K-125K - meaning condition/maintenance hold as much weight.
Don't ask "if" something has been done - they should give you their version PPI report that shows following are already done:
1) No dash cracks shown on that listing - from what can be seen
2) Need to see seats without "sheepskins"
3) As a "repair shop" - then they will have their version PPI - key element tranny service done/correct with fresh adapter plug - that should have been done
4) Due to age spark plugs are due - that "should" have been already done at $8900
5) Tires-brakes-rotors should all be 75%+ at $8900
6) Yes - standard fluid/filter + fresh coolant - yes at $8900 should all be done
7) Battery new - or less than 3yrs old - should have been done
8) Yes - Lemfoerder/Sach engine mounts should have been recently replaced at $8900
9) Fluids + filters + fresh coolant at $8900 should have been done
10) All accessory function - air con - doors auto lock - key locks - windows - sunroof - all access functions should be 100% this price
11) Cluster + Climate control segments + backlighting should be 100%
12) Front/rear suspension - no shimmy - no abnormal tire wear
You aren't looking for perfect - it's 18 yrs old - at $8900 you're looking for trouble free ownership.
Be sensible - it it tickles you - then you should pick it up in person.
Keep the beat !
Don't ask "if" something has been done - they should give you their version PPI report that shows following are already done:
1) No dash cracks shown on that listing - from what can be seen
2) Need to see seats without "sheepskins"
3) As a "repair shop" - then they will have their version PPI - key element tranny service done/correct with fresh adapter plug - that should have been done
4) Due to age spark plugs are due - that "should" have been already done at $8900
5) Tires-brakes-rotors should all be 75%+ at $8900
6) Yes - standard fluid/filter + fresh coolant - yes at $8900 should all be done
7) Battery new - or less than 3yrs old - should have been done
8) Yes - Lemfoerder/Sach engine mounts should have been recently replaced at $8900
9) Fluids + filters + fresh coolant at $8900 should have been done
10) All accessory function - air con - doors auto lock - key locks - windows - sunroof - all access functions should be 100% this price
11) Cluster + Climate control segments + backlighting should be 100%
12) Front/rear suspension - no shimmy - no abnormal tire wear
You aren't looking for perfect - it's 18 yrs old - at $8900 you're looking for trouble free ownership.
Be sensible - it it tickles you - then you should pick it up in person.
Keep the beat !
