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| Shaun @ Tru6 | 06-26-2014 04:40 AM |
Looking for a 94-95 E320
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 | 06-26-2014 04:46 AM |
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 | 06-26-2014 05:03 AM |
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 | 06-26-2014 05:04 AM |
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 | 06-26-2014 06:48 AM |
Watch out for the soy wiring looms, ask me how I know$$$$
| aschen | 06-26-2014 07:37 AM |
I have always maintained that 1994 was the pinicle of automotive engineering. I have alot of supporting evidence much of which is on the basis that the turbo 3.6 is my favorite car basically since it was new.
1994: new enough to have modern systems but old enough not to have a bunch of extra crap. Of course ironincally the 3.6 turbo is probably the only car from 94 that actually didnt have modern fuel injection
| Shaun @ Tru6 | 06-26-2014 07:46 AM |
Thanks Matt, Robert and Greg, some nice cars out there. Few quick points, he doesn't want black, likes the gold/tan, but that black car in W. Allenhurst is special, will talk with him about it and call that one in Mohnton. Definitely wants a 4-door, tried to get him into a coupe. At 90, he's not a convertible guy anymore.
I talked with the owner of the one in FL, he's German (from Germany) and was originally purchased for a friend's father who passed away soon after. He's sending me a carfax. Says the car is immaculate, seats have been recovered (before he got it) and he didn't think there was enough cushioning so he had more added. Has receipts back to 3 years, tires are new. Wish it had heated seats, the ones in my wagon are great. Highest offer for this car was $5500 that he declined. I think at $6000 and $500 in transportation, it could be a good buy.
Anyone here in around WPB?
| Shaun @ Tru6 | 06-26-2014 07:47 AM |
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Originally Posted by 126coupe(Post 8135361)
Watch out for the soy wiring looms, ask me how I know$$$$
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 | 06-26-2014 08:42 AM |
Why do want to punish your grandfather?
| Shaun @ Tru6 | 06-26-2014 08:53 AM |
Why do you say that?
| 126coupe | 06-26-2014 09:07 AM |
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Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa(Post 8135441)
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 | 06-26-2014 09:10 AM |
Thanks, good negotiating tool. It's a sucky job but not terribly difficult and new harnesses have come way down in price.
| enzo1 | 06-26-2014 09:25 AM |
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| EarlyPorsche | 06-26-2014 01:22 PM |
At 90 I would want a 2015! No time for old stuff!
| Shaun @ Tru6 | 06-26-2014 01:33 PM |
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 | 06-26-2014 01:42 PM |
Those cars are plentiful around here, to put it mildly. $3k buys a nice 4-door, $6k is bananas.
| Shaun @ Tru6 | 06-26-2014 01:52 PM |
Denis, what do you think of the eBay car in FL?
| onewhippedpuppy | 06-26-2014 02:46 PM |
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 | 06-26-2014 05:10 PM |
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 | 06-26-2014 10:49 PM |
You changed one rotor and caliper at a time? Those should be done in sets, one axle at a time.
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