This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300TE was sold new in Miami, Florida where it remained until 1996 when it relocated to Georgia with its second owner. The car relocated back to Florida in 2022 when the third and current owner acquired the car. Finished in Arctic White (147) over Palomino MB-Tex (174), power is provided by a 3.0-liter inline-six mated to a 5-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes a power sliding sunroof, 18" AMG monoblock wheels, power front seats with memory, cruise control, automatic climate control, a power-adjustable steering column, and a folding third row of seats. The seller has performed extensive maintenance to the car during their 3+ years of ownership with details provided below. This 300TE is now has 128k miles and is offered by the current owner with 3 master keys, 2 valet keys, 2 flat/wallet keys, factory jack, original first-aid kit, full-size gullideckel spare wheel, service records since 2022, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Florida title.
The body is finished in Arctic White (147) with contrasting lower body cladding and impact bumpers front and rear. Exterior features include a power sliding sunroof, heat-insulating glass with a heated rear window, headlamp wiper/washers, an automatic antenna and gold pinstripe. Some rock chips are noted at the nose of the car. The paint is believed to be all original as well as the glass. An AMG fender spacer kit has been added to accomodate the larger AMG wheels.
The original Gullideckel wheels have been replaced with staggered 18" AMG monoblock wheels wearing Continental tires. The wheels show well with an original chrome finish. The suspension has been refreshed with H&R sport springs and Koni struts, along with front control arms, tie rods, sway bars, and steering damper. The front and rear brake pads and rotors have also been replaced.
The cabin is trimmed in Palomino MB-Tex (174) with a black dashboard, palomino carpets and Zebrano wood trim lining the center console, dashboard and door panels. Both front seats are power operated with two-position memory. Interior appointments include automatic climate control, cruise control, a power-adjustable steering column and an original Becker head unit. A third row of seats folds flat into the cargo floor and the standard second row rear seats fold foward for additional cargo space. The manual transmission features a matching wood shifter in the center console. New front and rear Becker speakers were installed by the seller.
The four-spoke steering wheel fronts analog instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, an 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer currently shows 128k miles from new.
This 300TE is powered by a 3.0-liter M103 inline-six which is rated for 158 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a swapped 5-speed manual transmission. The 717.433 transmission was taken from a Canadian W124 300D. A Kangaroos 5-Puck Ceramic Clutch kit was also installed with the 5-speed. Since the owner's acquisition in 2022, the following services have been performed:
The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates and a clean history with no accidents or damage since new. This 300TEwill come with 3 master keys, 2 valet keys, 2 flat/wallet keys, the factory jack, original first-aid kit, full-size gullideckel spare wheel, service records since 2022, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Florida title.
The Carfax is provided via the "Carfax" link under the Quick Facts section. Additionally, the seller has provided a video below including the Carfax report and all service documents included in the sale.
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@mknmike Thank you. On Sunday I sent you a message on instagram. Here’s my email address [email protected].Congrats on the sale. Want to talk about that dual mass flywheel now? Thanks! mknMike@Benz500 Congratulations, good to see you pumped! I hope it brings you many years of joyful ownership and smiles. You should be receiving an email from MBMarket shortly with my contact information. Talk to you soon!Very cool, and seems well built. Had an '86 300TE and a '95 E320 wagon; both hit 300,000 miles and were sold to family members. The '86 would do almost 140 mph, but the '95 was governed. Wish I had done this transmission swap to the '95. Enjoy!@th_boone So true-I really love this wagon and will own another someday. But I recently received new work orders and just couldn't bring myself to put another 20,000+ miles yearly on it driving up and down the Florida interstate in rush hour. It deserves better!Great wagon. Love seeing one with real driven (6-figure) mileage getting some well deserved love at auction.@Benz500 Great win, congratulations mate!Hell yeah Unreal car Thank you thank you$14,500 bid placed by @Benz500
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@Peabo It has a 3.07 and originally had a 2.87$9,750 bid placed by @wagonfest
What is the final drive ratio? Thank you$9,500 bid placed by @Josh
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Just a few hours left in the auction! Feel free to reach out with any last-minute questions. Thanks to everyone who’s followed along—happy bidding!$9,000 bid placed by @Josh
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@Reallygoodband Hey Chris, thanks for the questions! The A/C blows cold both front and rear. Picture 131 is from June 2023 when I had the system converted to R134A—it’s been excellent ever since. Cruise control is fully functional and I use it regularly. I do have the original Gullideckel wheels, but they’ll need new tires. If the winning bidder is interested in them, I’m sure we can work out a deal.@mknmike I do still have the original dual-mass flywheel, but I’m holding onto all the old parts until the auction ends.Hello, How is the AC? How is the AC in the rear? (Could be driving it home). Does it have functioning cruise control? Will the original wheels be included in the sale? Thank you. -ChrisOh. How is the first gear take off with the original 2.65 diff? Or was that swapped. RPMs must be real low at highway speeds. Right? Someone had recommended maybe getting a higher diff ratio (and then speedometer too) from a 260e. I haven’t grabbed one of those (yet). If it’s plenty quick and highway revs are ok in OD, than I’d just keep the stock diff for simplicity.@Stan_Lution Thank you. Do you still have the dual mass? For sale? I don’t use instagram much, but am @mercwheels@mknmike Thanks! I appreciate the kind words. The transmission, flywheel, and driveshaft originally came from a 300D parts that were shipped to me from Canada. The flywheel was upgraded to a single-mass setup from Kangaroo’s Team. Originally, it was a dual-mass. If you ever need help with your swap or want to chat more about it, feel free to reach out. You can message me on Instagram: @stanlution.I wonder what the transmission, flywheel and drive shaft came from. I’ve got a 190e 5-speed sitting on the passenger floor of my white w palomino 1992 300te. I think I’d have to take the flywheel from my 1986 300sel 5-speed to be able to put the package together with the 260e drive shaft and w201 pedals. There’s always more work than expected. So kudos to the seller for making one of my dreams happen.@seller; thank you@300GWRO Here’s a link to the installation instructions if you’d like to check out the details: https://w124performance.com/docs/mb/wheels/AMG_124_wheel_installation/wheel_install_16x7.5_ET37.pdf$8,000 bid placed by @Josh
Yes, what I had envisioned…..a subtle “flare” w/o metal fabrication. Any work necessary “create finish line “ fender/body joint..?…filler, paint touch up? Thx@300GWRO No problem at all—happy to explain! The AMG fender spacer kit includes thin shims that go between the fender and the body to push the fender out slightly. This gives a bit more clearance for wider AMG wheels without needing any bodywork. It’s a subtle mod that AMG actually used back in the day to help with fitment and give the car a wider stance.@Seller: "AMG fender spacer kit....accommodate larger AMG wheels"...I know what this mean (result).......yet what was involved to "accommodate"..? What is "fender spacer kit"...metal work , wheel spacers/offsets..? Apologies for being so "uninformed"...thx$7,000 bid placed by @Rickybobby
Beautiful S124. Love seeing and reading about the 5sp. Really wish I had one in one of my 124s.. one day perhaps.@christiano 1. Yes, I do have the original Gullideckel wheels. 2. The ride is firm but compliant. It’s running Koni struts up front with adjustable rebound, so you can fine-tune the feel to your preference. 3. There’s no rubbing on the outer fender lips (which are not rolled), but it does occasionally contact the inner liner on larger dips. 4. The exhaust and intake are completely stock and unmodified.$5,124 bid placed by @ChompSticks
Beautiful car, a few questions 1) Do you have the stock wheels 2) Is the ride stiffer or is there any clunks from lowering the vehicle 3) Any rubbing due to the larger wheels 4) Has the exhaust/intake been modified such that it couldn't be registered in California?@300GWRO Thanks for the kind words! When I bought this 300TE, I honestly never thought I’d sell it. It’s been a labor of love.$1,000 bid placed by @SLYM9
Very handsome & apparently well maintained 300TE....with a 5 spd swap no less. Seller, looks as though you have done the majority of service etc.....transmission swap too?. Nice job !