FOR SALE 1994 E320, Spruce Green/Parchment, 24K miles! $8500, this won’t last long (Seattle, WA)

[Alphasud40]

This just popped up on Marketplace in the Seattle area. Green with cream leather and only 24K on the odometer. I think $8500 is a steal!

VIN = WDBEA32E4RC097338

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/334284269179260/

Datacard: https://www.lastvin.com/vin/1735zAJbV3PAmyMQv

Seller: https://www.facebook.com/FQQureshi

Seller's description​

Mercedes-Benz E320 1994

Clean WA State Title on handMileage: 24000I have decided to let go of my Mercedes, the car is in excellent condition in every way. This thing is a joy to drive, truely timeless. My favorite car to drive out of all the cars I have owned. Everything works as it should, Radio, heat, A/C, power windows, sunroof, headrest retractors, everything is in great working condition. Engine is strong, transmission shifts smooth, no leaks.Last service was done at Performance Motorsport Lynnwood which included Engine oil and differential service.Issues;SRS light is on, the shop tried to pull codes but there weren't any. Also the dent in the back.Autocheck history report available.Feel free to ask any questions.$8500

 

[Duh_Vinci]

This just popped up on Marketplace in the Seattle area. Green with cream leather and only 24K on the odometer. I think $8500 is a steal!

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A very clean car indeed! Nice color combo. Too bad about that dent in the rear/trunk, nothing that "can't be fixed", very nice overall car from the pics!

 

[gsxr]

Looks like a quick flip... hmmm. Pity it's a stripper with zero options, not even memory driver seat or Sound System.

Also on CL:

1994 mercedes-benz e320 for sale by owner - Lynnwood, WA - craigslist

Mercedes-Benz E320 1994 Clean WA State Title on hand Mileage: 24000 I have decided to let go of my Mercedes, the car is in excellent condition in every way. This thing is a joy to drive, truely...

seattle.craigslist.org

 

[Alphasud40]

I always find it odd that the W124 and especially the W140 series cars didn’t have heated seats as standard. Also find it odd That limited slip wasn’t a simple clutch pack arrangement like the W126 series being standard considering the popularity of the Audi Quattro during that time. One option that was standard was the heated washer nozzles and solvent bottle that was optional on others. I miss the heated seats I had in the W126.

 

[gsxr]

Only the USA-spec E500E had standard heated seats. I think the upper-level 140 (5.0L, 6.0L) had heated seats standard? Everything else had this as an extra-cost option.

Limited slip wasn't offered at all, on either 124 or 140. However, some models had optional ASD which is a clutch pack LSD with external hydraulic cylinders that could lock the clutch pack 100% (if the frictions were still good). Of course, the clutch discs are all NLA so it's difficult to rebuild a factory clutch-type LSD nowadays. MB used ASR in place of LSD on the late 124's and it works very well for street driving.

Heated washer nozzles was standard on all 124/140, IIRC. The heated washer bottle was standard on the 124 as of USA 1990 model year (aka "MOPF1", the first facelift).

 

[gerryvz]

the upper-level 140 (5.0L, 6.0L) had heated seats standard? Everything else had this as an extra-cost option.

Correct. The 4.2 and 3.2 liter W140s, this was optional. Standard on the W140 fivers and sixers.

 

[Stevester 500E]

"Too many cars, too little space"

 

[canyoncarco]

Odometer reporting is all over the place on this one. I'd question the 24k miles.

 

[Alphasud40]

Odometer reporting is all over the place on this one. I'd question the 24k miles.

Good catch. Like Dave said guy probably looking for a quick flip and a car that would come into much scrutiny in an online auction setting.

 

[canyoncarco]

Looks like it. Seller purchased in May 2023. I'll post full Carfax report shortly.

 

[Alphasud40]

That’s what I love so much about this site. It’s enormous brain trust of wealth and resources. Every other site is bull of a lot of BS and know It alls.

 

[gerryvz]

Every other site is bull of a lot of BS and know It alls.

What other site(s) are you referring to?

 

[Alphasud40]

Most other enthusiast car sites and auctions. Don’t get me wrong every site has a wealth of information from dedicated forum members but in general you have to be judicious and if you are not tech savvy you will be led down the wrong path. I could name sites on a PM but not in the public forum as I don’t think it’s fair to all.

 

[canyoncarco]

Carfax report attached for reference

 

[gsxr]

Carfax report attached for reference

Looks like it may have had the speedometer replaced around 2005-2007, and likely has a minimum of ~50kmi, or a maximum of ~125kmi. Same owner for almost 30 years, shame it got flipped twice (July 2022 & May 2023) and likely had all the original story lost.

 

[Alphasud40]

Sneaky and sleazy so now we have a clean TMU W124 with probably 125K like Dave said. Once a great deal just became a car worth 6K max after a pre-purchase inspection.

 

[a777fan]

indeed awful.

that zebrano is surprisingly minty though. driven in a cave only perhaps?

 

[gsxr]

Even the anodized black trim is still dark. It's definitely a well-cared for, garaged, relatively low mile car. The odo discrepancy hurts resale value for odometer buyers (forget a BaHaT flip), but if you want to drive it, this could be a sweet ride!