As the former owner of a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300TE, which has a lot of overlap with this 1995 E320 for sale at Craigslist in the Los Angeles area, I can attest to their good looks, hard-wearing interiors, and monster build quality. Gremlins with my inline six meant I never got to enjoy my white wagon to the fullest extent, but I admired many things about it. Both my car and this one are in the S124 family of versatile station wagons. The previous model, S123, is probably more collectible—at least I see a lot of love for it. The owner of this E320 apparently thinks he has a gold mine in his used car with just under 160,000 miles, and wants $10,250 (or best offer) for it.
The Benz has been in Southern California and garaged its entire life, is current on its smog checks, and registration is good until July 2027 (which doesn’t mean much, because the new owner will have to re-register it).
The car is paint code 702, Smoke Silver, and has the expected 3.2-liter M104 inline six with a four-speed automatic. “Everything is sorted and in excellent working condition,” the owner said. “I have kept all the printed maintenance records and documentation for the work I’ve performed on the vehicle in a binder.”
The wiring harness is new, as are the fuses, the head gasket, and the cylinder head. Over the years, the radiator, hoses, water pump, alternator, climate control module, and window regulators have been replaced. The heat and AC work, and there’s a Bluetooth receiver and microphone connected to the original Mercedes radio.
Those appear to be optional leather seats, which don’t wear as well as the classic, indestructible MB-Tex vinyl. My 300TE had the MB-Tex, which was flawless after 220,000 miles. This car has visible wear in the driver’s seat. The original eight-hole alloys are mounted with Continental tires that retain 80 percent of their life. The folding third seat (below) is in place.
The photos show a very well-tended Mercedes wagon. Some engine photos would have been nice, but practically nothing of real concern shows up in the existing photography. The Los Angeles location is kind to sheet metal, because these cars can and will rust. The owner says, “This is not a show car, but it wears its patina with pride, and most importantly, it’s in excellent mechanical condition. I have enjoyed it as a Sunday driver and for the occasional school run. It’s in excellent shape, very usable, and drives with power and confidence, ready for many more years and miles of enjoyment.”
This is my car on the day I acquired it above. See the similarities? The three sets of keys for the E320 are nice. But enough to justify a $10,000 price? It seems a bit high. But what do I know? I got mine for free. Classic.com puts the price of a 1995 E320 (not necessarily a wagon) at $18,650.
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