Looking at a 1992 300te - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

joegolden · #1 11-08-2005, 01:13 PM

Here is the skinny on the car....

one owner 115k miles all records and services...head gasket, starter, battery and water pump in the past 400 miles....Nearly new Continentals... super clean and runs and drives perfect..

This 1992 does not have a pass airbag..Is this normal??

The oil pressure gauge is a little off it stays on dead 0 unless under HARD acceleration..It may hit 1 or 2

My main concern is the fact the radio is disconnected due to a electrical draw of some kind..This was figured out after the owner replaced the battery and then the starter..

If you guys have any tips on these wagons I would appreciate any advice or help you could provide.

Thanks ahead for your help!

Joe

joegolden · #2 11-08-2005, 01:17 PM

Is $6000 a lil high for this car?

thanks again!

Joe

gmercoleza · #3 11-08-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by joegolden

The oil pressure gauge is a little off it stays on dead 0 unless under HARD acceleration..It may hit 1 or 2

This is the part that scares me. When idling, the gauge should be pegged cold and eventually settle to somewhere around .5 to 1 when hot. Light to moderate acceleration should cause that needle to peg. If the gauge reading you described is accurate (and it could be) then I have one suggestion for you: RUN VERY VERY FAST AND VERY VERY FAR AWAY!!!

andmoon · #4 11-08-2005, 01:54 PM

I think that year also had the biodegradeable wire harness.

deanyel · #5 11-08-2005, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by andmoon

I think that year also had the biodegradeable wire harness.

No, started the next year on the HFM 104 motor. Would not have a passenger airbag in 92, also started in 93. Oil pressure sending unit is probably bad but you would want to confirm this - either by testing the pressure or putting in a new guage. Market is so bad price seems a little high but the car has a lot going for it.

andmoon · #6 11-08-2005, 02:24 PM

Was it 92 or 93 that the 300 had the 3.2 motor?

drshaws · #7 11-08-2005, 03:06 PM

93 is the first with the 3.2 104 engine, handily misdubbed a 300TE that year, even with the larger engine.

The low miles makes this one somewhat attractive, although I would still be hesistant about that pressure issue. How are the rest of the mechanicals? AC, radio, headrests, 3rd row seat, window/door seals, etc.?