1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E320 Sedan

6 - Cyl.

Automatic

WDBJF55F4TJ010184

Gasoline

Forward clutch on the transmission is slipping--starts slow but is okay at 10 mph or higher. Isolated to that because reverse gear is strong. DON'T BID UNLESS YOU'RE SERIOUS. Someone "won" the bidding on this earlier but can't pay for two weeks...and won't pay to keep it off the market. A bit more dents and scratches than normal for this age of car, but it's structurally sound. Almost-new tires. Interior leather is a bit tired and cracked from prior owner's neglect, carpet has a few stains. Obsolete analog phone removed, buggy CD changer inoperable and volume on sound system is touchy--known issues with this model. Cruise control is not working, most likely a switch wiring problem. No rust. New water pump two years ago, along with a motor mount. New brake pads last year. NO CRUMBLING ECO-FRIENDLY WIRING ON THIS ONE. Was in minor front-end wreck that does not show on CarFax, That means the hood and front fender paint is good, and is NOT the eco-friendly junk that peels the clear coat (another known issue--roof and top of trunk peeled and aftermarket clear coat is on now). No clearcoat peeling up front. Rest of the electronics work, including COLD A/C, but passenger seat controls and sun roof don't like to work when the weather is hot. Sun roof will always close regardless of weather for unknown reasons. Used low-mileage engine (from REAR-END wrecked car) installed May of 2010, has run strong since. Check out the VIN at http[colon]//www[dot]decodethis[dot]com to see the whole list of what it came equipped with. I just don't have the time to rebuild a transmission.