This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300E was sold new in California where it's remained throughout its life and shows 197k miles on the odometer. Finished in Arctic White (147) over Palomino Leather (264), power is provided by a 3.0-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes a power tilt/slide sunroof, power front seats, headlamp wiper/washers, an automatic antenna, automatic climate control, cruise control and the original Becker Grand Prix radio. Recent maintenance consists of new spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, washer fluid reservoir, belt tensioner, water pump, valve cover gasket and timing cover gasket. This 1991 300E is now offered for sale by the current owner in Burbank, California with the original manufacturer’s literature and a clean California title.
The exterior is finished in Arctic White (147) with contrasting lower body cladding and black bumpers. Exterior equipment includes a power tilt/slide sunroof, heat insulating glass, a heated rear window, headlamp wiper/washers, a power passenger-side door mirror and an automatic antenna. The exterior shows minor scratches and paint chips which have been documented in the photo gallery with no major signs of rust or body damage present. The Carfax report shows an accident occurring in 2004 and a damage report with damage to the rear in 2019.
15” Gullideckel wheels are finished in chrome and come wrapped in a set of Sumitomo HTR A/S tires measuring 195/65 on all four corners. Power-assisted disc brakes are mounted front and rear with dual-circuit ABS.
The interior is upholstered in Palomino Leather (264) and features matching carpets and floor mats with a black upper dashboard and steering wheel. Zebrano wood trim lines the center console, dashboard and door panels. Cracks are visible in the center console around the gear selector. Both front seats are power operated with the driver side including two-position memory. Additional interior features include automatic climate control, cruise control, a power-adjustable steering column, a Becker Grand Prix radio and a 10-speaker high performance audio system. The driver seat shows cracks and signs of wear.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer along with a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure. A row of warning lights sits below the cluster with a digital outside temperature sensor mounted in the center. The six-digit odometer currently shows 197k miles with 10k miles added by the current owner.
This W124 is powered by a 3.0-liter M103 inline-six engine which is factory rated for 177 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The transmission was reportedly rebuilt under previous ownership. Recent maintenance includes new spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, washer fluid reservoir, belt tensioner and a valve cover and timing cover gasket. Service history from current ownership is included and documented in the photo gallery along with underbody photos.
The Carfax report shows California registration from new along with linear mileage updates. The aforementioned accident and damage reports are shown on the Carfax in 2004 and 2019 respectively. This 1991 300E is now offered for sale by the current owner in Burbank, California with the original manufacturer’s literature and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
A cold-start, walk-around and driving video has been included by the seller below.
For many, the W124 is the high watermark when it comes to the E-Class in regard to build quality. From an era where cost was no object, the W124 was known for its ability to run for many hundreds of thousands of miles while providing superb ride quality and comfort. This example may not be a garage queen, but has held up well throughout the miles, surely helped by its California pedigree. With the reliable M103 inline-six engine, this 300E is sure to provide many more years of excellent ownership to an enthusiast looking for a new daily with old-school cool.
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@Bnzowner the car has its original paint, one of the big reasons why I bought was because of the paint’s condition. I’ve kept it pretty clean and even gave it a paint correction twice in my ownership. The paint had some swirls as most cars do, now it has very little swirls on the paint. The car is mechanically sound, I’ve been daily driving it for over a year and always made sure it was serviced. The reason for the sale is due to my new purchase of a 5 speed 280sl that I’ve always wanted. I have a 4 speed 280sl as well but I don’t like to daily that one. This 5 speed does the trick. I going to miss the this 300E. I would keep it but I can’t have 3 cars it’s too much for insurance.Jimmy, If there was anything else that needed work on the vehicle to make it mechanically sound, what would it be? Did you also mention in your video that the car had been repainted? Could you elaborate on that please sir? Thanks!@Ilovebigtoys my mechanic told me the suspension is good, he did have to replace one of the struts in the front. It’s in the receipt picture with the belt tensioner. The brand is FEBI. Sorry for the delay I was busy working but I have the day off today to answer any all questions. Thanks Jimmy@Bnzowner hey, I didn’t mean to flag your comment but I hit it by mistake. I have 3 cars. This one and a 1974 280sl 4 speed manual. I had the car for over a year, I bought it to use as a daily driver and I’ve done just that. Put over 10k miles on it and did any and all maintenance that it needed, which ended up being what was mentioned. The drivers side seat just started to tear this month but looks like it can be touched up. The AC does blow cold. Only reason I am selling the car is because I have a new daily driver. 1983 280sl 5 speed Manual. I can’t have 3 cars my neighbors are starting to hate me. Bests, Jimmy$250 bid placed by @wab1993
I would appreciate some more info regarding status of suspension on the vehicle. When and if were the struts replaced? What brand is the suspension and have they been replaced (front and rear)? What is the current condition of the suspension both front and rear.How is the suspension on the car? Is it coil-over? It seemed s bit soft on the first speed bump.? Any new suspension parts?Seller, how long have you had the vehicle, if there was anything else that needed work on it, what would it be, why are you selling it, and does the drivers seat have a tear in it, and does the A/C blow cold? Thanks from Dallas, Texas!