1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Sedan

6

Automatic

WDBJF65F1WA657216

Clear

Gasoline

It was time for my friend to get a new car, so I am selling his trade-in for him. There is nothing about the Mercedes that made him want to trade up, the car is in excellent condition. He was the second owner and has driven 80,000 miles since he purchased the car. It has always been maintained properly, and it treated him well. The miles are getting high, but the car drives wonderfully. The engine is smooth and quiet, the transmission shifts smoothly without slippage or harshness, the a/c and heater work well with the automatic climate control. All the windows and locks work. It even has memory seating on both front seats. I can't think of anything at all that doesn't work fine. I have been driving the car for a week now, and I will hate to give it up. The car has recent new Michelin tires and rear brakes. It passed smog check with no issues. The registration is even paid through January of 2014. Just a $30 transfer fee and your good. There have been no accidents that I know of and the CarFax is perfect. There are of course some sand and rock chips in the front end and a small flaw in the right side door edge. The pictures show them. Yes, they are small and have been touched up with paint. I see the lower front air deflector is missing, must have got knocked off on a parking stop. The roof has some faded clear coat paint. I have connections and can paint it, or apply carbon fiber vinyl, before delivery for $350 extra, if you want the car perfect. The rest is of the outside and the inside is awesome. The leather interior had sheepskins, so it is in great condition, and without many wrinkles even. Never been smoked in as far as I can tell. I sent it to the detail shop, so it is really clean and spotless now. The gas mileage is rated at 29 MPG. Now that's an efficient V6 engine! I like to let the bidders set the fair market price, so have at it for sale at "no reserve". The blue book value, even with the miles, is $6203.00. the wholesale value is $3943.00. I have the original window sticker and it shows a MSRP of $48140.00 I would think the car should sell for $3500 to $4000 and will make someone very happy. I could sell it in the local paper, but I don't want to wait for the extra $1500 I could get. I have the title in hand, and it's clear, not branded. The car is available to see and drive during the auction. Email me your phone number for an appt. I am low key and easy going. I have worked with cars for over 30 years, so please no scams or trade offers. No, I will not end the auction early. I request a non-refundable $300 deposit within 48 hours of auction ending. If you don't like your purchase for any good reason, in person, after a drive, that $300 deposit is all you stand to lose. Yes, walk away if you like, the car is that nice. I will report all non paying winners for no deposits, or disappearing acts. Please ask questions before bidding. Email is good, if you need to talk, email your phone #, and I will call you. Cash balance is accepted on pickup. Please pick up the car within 7 days in Thousand Oaks, CA. Shipping is available if YOU do all of the work. I will hand the trucker the keys.