One of the family-hauler designs I miss frequently spotting on the roads is the tried and true station wagon, with Mercedes-Benz being no stranger to this marketplace.  The company produced its fair share of fine offerings over the years, such as this nicely preserved 1990 model 300TE, which looks considerably younger than its age of nearly 35 years.  On some autos that feature a letter or more in their name, I often wonder if these truly stand for anything, or if their primary goal is mostly to sound prestigious, with “Z” being a popular example.  However, in this case, there is meaning, as the T indicates a touring wagon, with the following E representing einspritzung, the long German term for fuel injection.  With the condition such as it is here, I’m guessing the current bid of $2,650 is going to increase considerably before the gavel drops on this one.

The seller tells us this is a one-owner wagon and has been driven 167,000 miles, which might be a concern for some vehicles from this period.  However, with the excellent engineering that Mercedez put into these 300-series models combined with the stellar build quality, many seasons of fun and reliable vacation trips probably remain here.  The black and silver combo paint seems to still be holding up well overall, and I’m not spotting any significant body issues, other than just a few minor cosmetic scrapes here and there.

A few years ago, I had the pleasure of traveling many miles on numerous occasions in a company-owned E320 wagon, and I can vouch for how many hours the comfort lasts in a Mercedes interior.  This one probably got detailed before the photo shoot, but it reveals what a high level of care this one’s had since new.  The seller mentions premium sound, which starts with an aftermarket Pioneer stereo unit in the dash.  There are 3 rows of seating when you want, and although things look roomy inside, a roof rack also sits on top, just in case some extra space for additional luggage is needed.

Under the hood is a gas-powered 3.0-liter engine, with everything in the bay appearing to be in good working order.  If this motor has been properly maintained, it’s likely got years of service left, as these have a reputation for longevity.  If you’re already envisioning taking this 1990 Mercedez-Benz 320TE out on the highways of America this summer, the station wagon is located in Joppa, Maryland, and can be found here on eBay.  I’m not spotting a whole lot to find much fault with here, how about you?