W124 sedan
123000 Miles

Has had wiring harness replaced, ECU refreshed, Idol motor replaced and blower.

Does not appear to have had a head gasket. Looks to be a fairly clean but not mint southern car. It drove really nice and smooth like it should and it was very quiet. Maint records are good but not great.

He is asking $4500. With a head gasket job hanging out there that seems a bit high. Any thoughts would be appreciated on what I should counter or anything I have missed in my analysis.

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My Daily : 96 E-300 Diesel with 195,000 miles
Retired: 92 300D 2.5 T 345K miles and for sale
Retired: 95 E320 157K miles and currently parked with blown engine

Both retired cars are for sale as is my w124 shop inventory

1. Wiring Harness -- Make sure it really was replaced, and not just that the seller is saying it was.

2. A/C Evaporator/Expansion Valve/Receiver & Switches -- expensive repair.

3. Head Gasket -- may never actually become a problem. I am at 227K and mine is fine. Front timing cover, however, may leak a bit.

1 & 2, if recently repaired/replaced, are worth paying extra for.

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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite

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Gone but not Forgotten:
2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal
1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey
1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black

I'd say you're in the ballpark if in good condition, all including A/C works correctly, replaced wire harness, and not ugly colors.

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Gone to the dark side

- Jeff

I saw an itemized receipt for the ecu and harness

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My Daily : 96 E-300 Diesel with 195,000 miles
Retired: 92 300D 2.5 T 345K miles and for sale
Retired: 95 E320 157K miles and currently parked with blown engine

Both retired cars are for sale as is my w124 shop inventory

Make sure the parts are actually in the car though, especially if the seller is a dealer. (The wiring harness should be easy).

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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite

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Gone but not Forgotten:
2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal
1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey
1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black

cheapest mercedes is the most expensive mercedes

if car is legit then 4.5 is good price