1998 Mercedes-Benz

E320 wagon Wagon

6 Cylinder 3.2 Liter

Automatic

WDBJH65F4WA515002

Clear

Gasoline

Power Windows

1998 E320 Mercedes Wagon. High miles. This car has been our daily driver for the past two years and we are now selling it. We have put a lot of money into the car and have decided we do not want to put anymore in to it. We sold it last week but the buyer no longer wants it because so I am selling it on their behalf. In the original description I said there was a problem with BAS ASB system that was locking the transmission in first gear. That problem was fixed and the car ran fine but shortly after taking possession of it the gearbox locked up on the new owners due to a problem with the CDW plate on the transmission. We therefore came to agreement to relist the car. First off it is in reasonable condition. The motor is fine, the interior is good and the electrics all work. It has four new tires, new exhaust, complete new aircon, new keyless entry system including keys and computer ($2K+). It has been well maintained. It does need work. An independent shop would be cheaper than a dealer. It needs a new CDW plate on the transmission and the control unit was full of oil so needs to be replaced, one front light needs the bulb holder reattached (it shows dimmer than the other headlight) a rear light also needs work (contacts cleaned). The SRS light is on because the sensor that detects if someone is sitting in the passenger seat is broken and would cost $800 to replace, the dealers say they did not believe this would affect the deployment of the passenger airbag in an accident. There is some rust coming through and the panels have minor dings. It was hit from behind and the bumper was replaced. Before we bought it the tailgate was damaged. It is still bent but functions fine. This is a car that is showing its age. It car would be good for parts or if you are handy and could do the work yourself would be a useful runabout. It should also be emphasized that these cars had a problem with the spring perches in the front suspension and these need to be checked and repaired as necessary the same with the suspension, the front left spring needs attention. If the CDW plate is not fixed it locks in first and could be dangerous to drive. The seller has disclosed all known faults and the car is being sold "as is where is". This car would be good for parts or if you are handy and could do the work yourself would be a useful and reliable runabout.On Sep-01-10 at 08:12:12 PDT, seller added the following information: NOTE: CORRECTION TO NAME OF PART AND INFORMATION ON PARTS PRICES I checked the price of the two parts needed to fix the transmission they are the transmission conductor plate (I incorrectly called it the CDW in the above description) which is available new from Volkstoy motorsports for $169 including shipping (they are on the net) and the control unit is $168.50 second hand on ebay. That does not include labor or installation. But if someone is able to do the work themselves or knows an independent mechanic who could do it then it would make for a very cheap Merc wagon which has already had a lot of work done on it. Once the repairs are made I do not know if the computer would need to be rebooted or whether it does it automatically when the car is turned on and off. This information is given in good faith. The buyer would need to check that themselves. The buyer is also responsible for checking the parts prices and suitability themselves and is not a guarantee of any kind. The diagnosis of the problem was made by a mercedes dealer. Sorry to be sounding so legalistic but I am not a car dealer, I want buyers to have all the information I can provide but I do not want that to be construed as a guarantee.