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1993 Mercedes Benz 300TE
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From: walnut, ca
1993 Mercedes 300TE
1993 Mercedes Benz 300TE
For sale are both my w124 Mercedes. I have a 1992 500E & 1993 300TE.
My 1993 Mercedes Benz 300TE is in great shape other than the transmission being completely out of the car. The reason for originally removing the transmission was because the car wouldn't stay in 4th gear for long periods of time. It was dropping gears from 4th to 3rd often while driving on the freeway. I finally got tired of dealing with it and decided to swap it out for another tranny (Should of never bought a used one). While having the tranny installed my mechanic figured what possibly was the initial problem for the gears dropping, the kickdown cable needed to be replaced on my original Trans. However it was too late try an fix the original because I had already bought another tranny. I had the 1st replacement tranny installed and that one didn't work at all. After installing the 2nd one , I soon found out during the test drive that it had no reverse. After removing the last transmission I started to follow up on my original idea and do a 5 speed swap out of the 190E cosworth which is about the same price as getting the original Trans rebuilt (if that's even the problem). Did my research and wasn't successful at finding everything needed to complete the swap in time before my move. so here we are 6 months later and now my baby is for sale. I swear to you guys though, my car had literally NO mechanical problems! This is a "drive to Palm Springs middle of July with the A/C blowing ice whole way there" kind of car. I assure you.
I'm the 2nd owner
Mileage: 254,xxx (runs great, literally no mechanical problem other than the Trans)
Engine: M104 3.2L inline 6
220 Horse power
Transmission: Automatic 4 speed (not installed but included in sale)
Interior: all original except for aftermarket Alpine radio with IPod plug
Interior Condition is an honest 8.5/10
A/C works so does all the electrical features
Exterior condition is also 8.5/10
SLS system still functions properly.
Front Suspension is equipped with a new set of Bilstein HD struts,Bosch strut mounts, and Brembo Rotors. New Parts were equipped between 1000 & 1300 miles ago.
H&R Lowering springs (no longer installed but included in the sale)
Wheels are from my cls 55 AMG They're 18x8.5 x 18x9.5 (fenders were rolled to fit wider wheels for no rub even while lowered)
Front 225/40/18 Michelin pilot sport
Rear 235/40/18 Michelin pilot sport
Brakes were replaced (spare brand new set of front pads included in the sale) and tune up(spark plugs & wires, distributor, air filter, cabin air filter) was done about 1200 miles ago (receipts in hand dating back to when I first bought the car in 2010)
Car includes original tool kit, spare tire, & first aid kit.
The bad part besides the transmission not being installed is that the rear gas lines have also dry rotted from sitting up the past few months. Easy fix though.
Asking price is $1800 obo delivered within 250 miles.
This car is sold As Is.
All damage is visible in pictures.
More pics upon request
CLEAN TITLE in hand.
Contact Rob @ 3103463771 for questions
OPEN TO TRADES
My 1993 Mercedes Benz 300TE is in great shape other than the transmission being completely out of the car. The reason for originally removing the transmission was because the car wouldn't stay in 4th gear for long periods of time. It was dropping gears from 4th to 3rd often while driving on the freeway. I finally got tired of dealing with it and decided to swap it out for another tranny (Should of never bought a used one). While having the tranny installed my mechanic figured what possibly was the initial problem for the gears dropping, the kickdown cable needed to be replaced on my original Trans. However it was too late try an fix the original because I had already bought another tranny. I had the 1st replacement tranny installed and that one didn't work at all. After installing the 2nd one , I soon found out during the test drive that it had no reverse. After removing the last transmission I started to follow up on my original idea and do a 5 speed swap out of the 190E cosworth which is about the same price as getting the original Trans rebuilt (if that's even the problem). Did my research and wasn't successful at finding everything needed to complete the swap in time before my move. so here we are 6 months later and now my baby is for sale. I swear to you guys though, my car had literally NO mechanical problems! This is a "drive to Palm Springs middle of July with the A/C blowing ice whole way there" kind of car. I assure you.
I'm the 2nd owner
Mileage: 254,xxx (runs great, literally no mechanical problem other than the Trans)
Engine: M104 3.2L inline 6
220 Horse power
Transmission: Automatic 4 speed (not installed but included in sale)
Interior: all original except for aftermarket Alpine radio with IPod plug
Interior Condition is an honest 8.5/10
A/C works so does all the electrical features
Exterior condition is also 8.5/10
SLS system still functions properly.
Front Suspension is equipped with a new set of Bilstein HD struts,Bosch strut mounts, and Brembo Rotors. New Parts were equipped between 1000 & 1300 miles ago.
H&R Lowering springs (no longer installed but included in the sale)
Wheels are from my cls 55 AMG They're 18x8.5 x 18x9.5 (fenders were rolled to fit wider wheels for no rub even while lowered)
Front 225/40/18 Michelin pilot sport
Rear 235/40/18 Michelin pilot sport
Brakes were replaced (spare brand new set of front pads included in the sale) and tune up(spark plugs & wires, distributor, air filter, cabin air filter) was done about 1200 miles ago (receipts in hand dating back to when I first bought the car in 2010)
Car includes original tool kit, spare tire, & first aid kit.
The bad part besides the transmission not being installed is that the rear gas lines have also dry rotted from sitting up the past few months. Easy fix though.
Asking price is $1800 obo delivered within 250 miles.
This car is sold As Is.
All damage is visible in pictures.
More pics upon request
CLEAN TITLE in hand.
Contact Rob @ 3103463771 for questions
OPEN TO TRADES
Last edited by benzwagrob; Oct 27, 2014 at 02:57 PM.
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From: walnut, ca
1993 Mercedes 300TE
Original Trans is included in the sale. Not sure of the kickdown will fix the issue but from I was told it should. I didn't want to gamble on paying for labor of installation again so that's why I haven't tried it. If it doesn't sale I planned on fixing it since that is the only problem I was having with the car
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