$2,500
This will make me upset on the day she goes, but I now must sell my 300TE...No longer the space for her...
I have owned my 300TE since 2006 and I have spent BIG on this car, it has been WELL taken care of. The sheer level of detail in this for sale posting should speak for itself. This listing is posted honestly and nothing is hidden.
Put it this way, I'd drive this car 1,000mi tomorrow without a second thought. I put 400-500mi a week on her, so out of state buyers don't be afraid!
1988 Mercedes 300TE -- Pearl Grey Metallic
207k miles -- M103 engine, 722.3 Transmission
NO RUST -- CA / AZ car entire life
I purchased at 61k miles in 2006. Extensive maintenance has been documented since then. See below.
Car is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Asking $2,500, will not ship, I've heard every scam in the book so don't waste your time.
If you'd like other Photos, details etc, please feel free to Call/Text/Email/PM me.
Call / Text Robert @ 949-351 eight seven oh six.
ps2cho@gmail.com
Photo's - 30 OF THEM!!
Here are detailed photo's of the vehicle:
Exterior
Interior
Here is my maintenance history:
Pros / Cons Overview:
Pros:
-Extensive history!! Been religious with fluid changes for the most part. Drivetrain is clean as a whistle. Heck I even replaced the spare tire in 2016 because it was original and felt I should to be safe. Never touched the road to date.
-NO RUST, NEVER been in an accident.
-Engine strong, minor oil usage ~1qt every 5k, I don't top up in between changes.
-Transmission is SOLID. Rebuilt from Sun Valley Transmissions, not a spec of wear in pan at each fluid change. (thread here for proof!). Absolutely NO delay in reverse, shift flaring, anything like that. Shifts fast and hard!
https://www.benzworld.org/forums/w124-e-ce-d-td-class/1800658-first-transmission-fluid-change-sun-valley.html
-A/C rebuilt, hoses, compressor, everything but evaporator. No signs of any leaks and its held pressure for over a year now. Blows 55F in 115F on freeway. New HVAC unit I put in also regulates fan speed perfectly.
-Rear SLS works great, although after a long ride its slightly higher than I think maybe should be, might just be an adjustment.
-Rear suspension solid since all arms replaced, including subframe -- getting 50k+ out of tires with no odd wear patterns as shown in photos.
-subtle upgrades include: facelift side cladding, door sills, leather steering wheel, later model dash /w the wood, 500E 16x8 wheels.
Honesty section:
-Paints sun tired on hood and roof, as shown in photos.
-Speedometer wobbles randomly and has a mind of its own every now and again.
-Gas gauge doesn't drop below 1/4...Car always does 19-21mpg, 300 miles per tank. I just fill up at 300mi every time. The low gas light works of course though.
-Alarm module needs replacing (disconnected for now, same issue years ago and module fixed it).
- Sunroof rails are on borrowed time (tilt function)
-Tiny drip of trans fluid (only when facing uphill and sat for 2 days) that I can't find the source of, although its been a year and no sign of change on the dipstick.
-Unknown cause of interior rear lights stuck on, best guess is rear hatch lock, so just removed the bulbs to avoid battery drain
-front struts probably could do with replacing, sits a little low and with the 500E wheels rubs on deep dips in the road, but I think the 500E wheels look amazing!
-tires at 4-5/32". A little left, but getting close. All matching 225/50/16 Continental ExtremeContact DWS.
-lastly rear lower SLS shock bushings starting to make some noise on harder acceleration / braking.
-Radio antenna motor is dead.
-Front pads squeal every now and again, went with a pad with less dust recently, but thats a cheap fix if they don't stop with new grease etc.
-defrost flap has a mind of its own, opens/closes randomly...I believe its the vacuum bypass unit behind glovebox. The pod is fine though which is the important part.
-Half dozen parking dings, two larger dings, one on passenger fender at top, one on rear corner above rear brake light.
-misc trim pieces as would be expected with 30-yrs of age.
Misc
Can leave/remove subwoofer if you want it or not. The amplifier is under the passenger seats, I never wired under the carpet or anything so no carpet is damaged from it etc.