I used to lurk on here to get advice & appreciate all the info I gleaned.

Based on what I read, six years ago I bought a 1995 E300D on ebay. I needed a low cost, good looking car to get through my last child's college education. I kept it long enough to pay for two weddings as well. Two weeks ago I bought an 07 BMW, so it is time for the Benz to go.

It is now for sale on ebay: auction # 320512436076.

If anyone on here is interested, I'm glad to provide inspection or test drive. If you want someone else on here who lives closer to drive it for you, that is great. I've been as candid about the condition as I can be. I think if you see and drive it, you will be impressed. I've used two local mechanics exclusively: one for oil change and simple maintenance - one for Mercedes or diesel specific repairs. All major repairs have receipts.

Mileage today is 170,600+ and I don't anticipate more than another 100 before the end of the auction. If you have questions, just ask. For everyone's protection, it is only for sale through ebay.

Added: 4/13 _ back up for sale due to non paying Buy it Now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_rdc=1&item=320512436076&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D32051243607 6%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&viewitem=

Sellers should really add links. I'm just sayin'.....
Love the car. I'm so very happy with mine. I'm just starting to see a bit of a drop in the headliner too at the back of the sunroof. I better deal with that quickly.
Good luck! Folks would love this model of Mercedes. And I hope you get your price. Even though I'm not likely to EVER sell mine, it's always good to see similar cars sell for a premium.....

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Bump for a nice car!

like the color combo



Good Luck with the sale!

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Matthew McIvor

2016 E350 4Matic Black/Black
2007 GL450 4Matic with Off-Road Pkg Silver/Black
1995 E300 Diesel White/Gray
1994 S600 Euro Black/ Black Velour
1986 560SL Blue/Blue/Gray
1986 190E Blue/Blue 93k

Thanks for adding the link.

I really have appreciated info from this site during the past six years.

My .02 on this model - the wiring harness was critical. I believe a couple of problems I had over the years actually had their source in the harness. Once that was repaired, this car has had minimal annual repairs.

My wife drove it last week and asked, "now why are we selling it."

Nice car, great ebay ad, and good luck with sale.

As a guy that sells a lot of cars, though, don't limit yourself to ebay only. If someone legit makes you a real offer that you can live with, sell it. No point in turning down a real buyer. I get lots of people whose friends told them about my cars on ebay, but they're just not ebay people, no paypal account, etc etc.

But they are legit buyers. I can see not wanting to deal with the Nigerian scammers and work-at-home emails on craigslist, but posting here, on benzworld, mbca, etc and see what happens.

Bruce

wow It looks great. Its actually something I'd like to own.. I just cant get what I'd like for my cabrio and jeeze this is a nice car.

Maybe if you put a bit more effort into it...

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

thats what she said

Nice car, sorry to hear you're trading down ;~)

I noticed that your car is a special edition, makes it a bit unusual, but what's really unusual on your car is the leather interior, if I was in the market I'd pay a premium for your colors and interior. Might mention that it is a hard-to-find interior.

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Gone to the dark side

- Jeff

Oooooh, this is a special edition model.

What I like about these models is not the special edition 6 hole wheels or the special edition stainless steel sill covers, but the burl wood interior.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

wow!.... car was located in the town I was born in...the town my wife went to college (Berry) in..... and the town my mama ended up marryin a fine man in (a Berry) ...Good ole Rome, Ga.. that car was worth the money

Funny my best friend has owned his e300 for 9 yrs and is about ready to upgrade. Unfortunately it will not be available to the public because I will be acquiring it..Only 137k miles and dealer serviced since new with an open checkbook

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Current stable......
17' Rogue SV 70k
11’ Saab 9-5 NG 94k
10’ e550 4matic 185k

sold
02' e320 210k
00' e430 167k
01' e320 171k (regret sale)
91' 300d 2.5t 300k (sold to ecoofidaho)
79' 240d 177k (old yellow my avatar)
87' 300d 169k (junk but fast)
85' 300tdt 261k (RBM parts delivery)
85' 300dt 68k (one owner cream puff)
82' 240d 250k
84' 300dt 198k (sold to diesel don)
91' 190e 2.3 61k
88' 260e 140k

The company that I work for is based out of Rome, GA.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

oh really Who do you work for?

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Current stable......
17' Rogue SV 70k
11’ Saab 9-5 NG 94k
10’ e550 4matic 185k

sold
02' e320 210k
00' e430 167k
01' e320 171k (regret sale)
91' 300d 2.5t 300k (sold to ecoofidaho)
79' 240d 177k (old yellow my avatar)
87' 300d 169k (junk but fast)
85' 300tdt 261k (RBM parts delivery)
85' 300dt 68k (one owner cream puff)
82' 240d 250k
84' 300dt 198k (sold to diesel don)
91' 190e 2.3 61k
88' 260e 140k

Southeastern Mills.

www.semills.com

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Hmmm, is the leather interior really that rare?
My title indicates that mine is a Special Edition, but it does not have the stainless sill plates or the 6 hole wheels (thank goodness, I like the 8 hole for some reason). I guess maybe title-wise they all say Special Edition. Oh dear, I may have a rogue special edition......

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John