1994 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon on 2040-cars

Year:1994 Mileage:156839 Color: Blue /
Tan

Location:

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.2 I6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

Condition:
Used
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): WDBEA92E7RF281206
Year: 1994
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: E-Class
Trim: 4 door wagon
Options: Limited Slip Differential, Sunroof, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: RWD w/ Limited Slip
Power Options: Heated Seats, Heated Mirrors, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 156,839
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6

Here is my 1994 E320 Wagon, the second one I've owned and 4th in the family. I've owned it for 2 years now and have refreshed it mechanically, mostly with preventive maintenance in mind, with only the best quality parts purchased mostly from BMA Parts. I have never used Meyle or URO cheap Chinese production junk on this car. These cars were at one time extremely well cared for but as time goes by, maintenance is often deferred and repairs done shoddily. As an amateur Porsche 911 restoration enthusiast, I like to keep all of my vehicles in the same condition as my 911s.

As soon as I got it, I noticed a minor clunk in the front end. My solution was to replace the entire front suspension and steering. New control arms, H&R lowering springs, sway bar bushings, tie rods, steering damper, strut mount hats, etc. I did put on used Bilstein Sport front struts that a friend had and I think these should be renewed. I will put new ones on if the winning bidder would like to purchase them. Checked front wheels bearings and they are fine. At the same time I did the neutral safety switch, they always go bad on these cars. The front turn signal lenses were faded so I put new ones of those on at about the same time. The emergency brake was a little weak so I then installed a new brake shoe kit. Lastly I put on a set of 17" E420 wheels that really complete the car; the Michelins are in great shape.

Last summer I replaced the radiator fan clutch, thermostat and thermostat housing. It's been troublefree since them until this summer when I installed new rear rotors and pads and the driveshaft carrier bearing and housing, and a new antenna mast.

The prior owner had little information about the car, it was his aunt's who had passed away, it was left to him but he was more of a truck guy. Though no records, he said the transmission was rebuilt and driving the car, you can believe it. He put in a new battery, serpentine belt with idler pulleys, fuel filter and the Kenwood stereo.

The interior is very nice as you can see. I also have 2 excellent zebrano wood panels for the main control and the ashtray. It seems Hans had a bad day at the factory and the two don't match very well, so I found two pieces that not only are in excellent condition (better than what is in the car) but also match. The base should be redone. I purchased one to be sent out but never got around to it. Too many projects.

There is no rust on the car but there are bumps and bruises and scuffs as you would expect from a 20 year old car. Someone heavily scuffed the excellent front bumper which still has it's lower corners intact, a rarity, and I have a replacement bumper strip that goes with the car. The grill also got a little pressed in. Of course they didn't leave a note.

What I love about the car: The heated seats. I will miss those. The limited slip differential. Driven with care, this car is excellent in the winter. The stance, it's definitely a look-back car. The way it drives. I've taken it on trips to Chicago and down to North Carolina and has performed flawlessly, in comfort.

Known issues with the car include rear windows don't go down and the rear wiper only works in reverse, an automatic safety feature built in my MB. I got the car this way and never bothered to investigate these two.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class for Sale

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