1995 mercedes

Wanting some information on 1995 mercedes E320 purchase. Can anyone tell me if this is a good year for a MB? Also, what I might look for on one before purchasing. Like what problems they maybe noted as having if any Thanks!

[ILUVMILS]

Originally Posted by Rebe

Can anyone tell me if this is a good year for a MB.

Yes, it is.

[Arthur Dalton]

Great car.....'94 is basically the same car.

Ask if these 3 have been addressed:
Head Gasket
Ware Harness
A/C Evap.

Those are the weak points , but most have been fixed by now
Do a search on this forum using those words

One feature that was an option that you don't want is ASR.

[deanyel]

I have a 94 E420, and sometimes come back from a drive and think to myself - it's not even possible that that isn't the finest car ever made - but of course I may be biased.

[Arthur Dalton]

Wanna' see a NEW one???????

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1995-Mercedes-E320-Cabriolet-22K-Rare-One-Owner_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQihZ021QQitemZ310036404130QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... but big $$$$$$

[Pete Geither]

Originally Posted by Arthur Dalton

Wanna' see a NEW one???????

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1995-Mercedes-E320-Cabriolet-22K-Rare-One-Owner_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQihZ021QQitemZ310036404130QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... but big $$$$$$

Arthur, There are rumors that the seller has a 96% rating for a reason. I would be very cautious dealing with those people.

If any or all of the items like head gasket, evaporator or the wiring harness haven't been replace. Would you keep looking, and forget about the car? Those would appear to be thousands to replace I would think.

[Arthur Dalton]

Originally Posted by Rebe

If any or all of the items like head gasket, evaporator or the wiring harness haven't been replace. Would you keep looking, and forget about the car? Those would appear to be thousands to replace I would think.

I would look elsewhere for two reasons..
One , on a WELL maintained e320, these have already been addressed.
Many owners see the oil leak at the back of the head and are told that it does nor effect compression or water problem, so they let it go due to $$$ involved , whereas a preventive main type would just fix it, specially knowing it will get worse. And the ones that do get the head gasket usually get the harness at the same time b/c a bad harness falls apart when doing the gasket.
And don't let a low miles one fool you..they are the least likely to have the inevident failures of the cars weaknesses come due yet...but they will.
And two, an adverage , nice looking one without any evidence of harness or gasket repair being done is most likely for sale b/c they have reared their head and the owner has decided to dump before fixing those high $$$ items.

Pay MORE for one that has repair documentation/reciepts and you will be the Winner and have a great chassis.
If the seller makes like he knows nothing , I would be suspect. And any guy that has had these done will point it out to you before you even ask, just cuz he wants the table cleareed before you even ask. That is the guy you want to buy from.
Of couse, if you are at a Used Car palce..well, good luck and ask if you can go get it inspected by a BenzHead or Indie...
Reciepts are the best insurance...