Bid for your chance to own this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL only on The MB Market. Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) over Black Leather (261) and powered by a 4.2-liter V8, this W140 shows 97k miles with a clean two-owner Carfax with California registration from new.
B_R_W said:
Hello, would you feel confident driving this 300D a couple thousand miles in its current condition, and what would it take to ship the car to Houston, USA? Thanks.
Keep going guys, I've got more than the current bid in service receipts for over last 2 years— let's give this great W140 what it's worth!
Final 30 minutes! Bidders, don’t forget to make sure your payment info is up to date. And a gentle reminder that there’s no need to wait til the buzzer, as the timer resets automatically with another 2 minutes. Cheers.
Thanks @124guy. She’s been babied!
W140s use timing chains, @dengreene, and my understanding is that they'll need replacement anywhere between 100k and 200k depending on oil change frequency. The timing chain has not been replaced under my ownership, and I don't have a record of it previously; I've had several mechanics go over the vehicle and they have not advised replacement (yet), though the new owner might consider it for peace of mind.
Thanks for your bids so far! Still a bit to go to meet reserve, but hoping we can close the gap so this wonderful W140 can find a good home. Please don’t leave your questions til the last minute— I’m eager to answer any inquires that come up.
A walkaround video has been uploaded here: https://youtu.be/J364_716HVA I'll try to shoot a driving video this weekend; meanwhile, please feel free to ask any questions and schedule a test drive if you're in the Los Angeles area!
@waterhazardHi , that work receipt confused me. I haven't seen any evidence of water damage anywhere on the vehicle and there are zero musty smells in the cabin, and the Carfax is clean. The mechanic mentioned it was under the rear seat when he was replacing a sensor under the rear seat , so maybe it was an isolated case of water ingress. Regardless, the vehicle is now clean and everything works (HVAC, soft close, rear antenna masts, etc) apart from the items mentioned in the description.
Sounds good @MBOregon, and yeah, I've got a few Better Half Drive vids in the can I need to edit!
@MBOregonHi there , they won't come with the car, but I can discuss selling them separately if the buyer is interested.
Hello and welcome to my first MB Market auction! I purchased this 400 SEL locally from its original owner, who was selling because she had purchased a V12 S-Class. A woman after my own heart She babied her baby and insisted on only hand washing it, never running it through a car wash—a rule I’ve upheld during my ownership. I’ve addressed every mechanical need I could find (see $8,400 in receipts), and apart from the date codes on the tires I’d be fully confident driving this cross-country. I’m sad to see this amazing sedan go, but with another 140 and three other cars in the garage it’s time to find the next caretaker. Please don’t hesitate to throw any questions my way, and I’m happy to arrange a test drive and/or PPI for serious parties. Thanks and happy bidding. Cheers, Basem Wasef
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1982 Mercedes Benz 300D 4-Speed
B_R_W said:
Hello, would you feel confident driving this 300D a couple thousand miles in its current condition, and what would it take to ship the car to Houston, USA? Thanks.1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
B_R_W said:
Keep going guys, I've got more than the current bid in service receipts for over last 2 years— let's give this great W140 what it's worth!1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
B_R_W said:
Final 30 minutes! Bidders, don’t forget to make sure your payment info is up to date. And a gentle reminder that there’s no need to wait til the buzzer, as the timer resets automatically with another 2 minutes. Cheers.1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
B_R_W said:
Thanks @124guy. She’s been babied!1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
B_R_W said:
W140s use timing chains, @dengreene, and my understanding is that they'll need replacement anywhere between 100k and 200k depending on oil change frequency. The timing chain has not been replaced under my ownership, and I don't have a record of it previously; I've had several mechanics go over the vehicle and they have not advised replacement (yet), though the new owner might consider it for peace of mind.1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
B_R_W said:
Thanks for your bids so far! Still a bit to go to meet reserve, but hoping we can close the gap so this wonderful W140 can find a good home. Please don’t leave your questions til the last minute— I’m eager to answer any inquires that come up.1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
B_R_W said:
A walkaround video has been uploaded here: https://youtu.be/J364_716HVA I'll try to shoot a driving video this weekend; meanwhile, please feel free to ask any questions and schedule a test drive if you're in the Los Angeles area!1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
B_R_W said:
@waterhazardHi , that work receipt confused me. I haven't seen any evidence of water damage anywhere on the vehicle and there are zero musty smells in the cabin, and the Carfax is clean. The mechanic mentioned it was under the rear seat when he was replacing a sensor under the rear seat , so maybe it was an isolated case of water ingress. Regardless, the vehicle is now clean and everything works (HVAC, soft close, rear antenna masts, etc) apart from the items mentioned in the description.1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
B_R_W said:
Sounds good @MBOregon, and yeah, I've got a few Better Half Drive vids in the can I need to edit!1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
B_R_W said:
@MBOregonHi there , they won't come with the car, but I can discuss selling them separately if the buyer is interested.1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
B_R_W said:
Hello and welcome to my first MB Market auction! I purchased this 400 SEL locally from its original owner, who was selling because she had purchased a V12 S-Class. A woman after my own heart She babied her baby and insisted on only hand washing it, never running it through a car wash—a rule I’ve upheld during my ownership. I’ve addressed every mechanical need I could find (see $8,400 in receipts), and apart from the date codes on the tires I’d be fully confident driving this cross-country. I’m sad to see this amazing sedan go, but with another 140 and three other cars in the garage it’s time to find the next caretaker. Please don’t hesitate to throw any questions my way, and I’m happy to arrange a test drive and/or PPI for serious parties. Thanks and happy bidding. Cheers, Basem Wasef