1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

SUV

3.2 L V-6

Automatic

4JGAB54E8WA001283

Clear

Gasoline

We owned this vehicle the early 2000’s and have maintained it since then. I bought it from a dealer in Ohio and we flew out (my son and I) to Cleveland to pick it up. I had for over eleven (11) years and still find it drivable as any other car. It has pickup---and V-6 engine and yes, requires 12 spark plugs—crazy German engineering! Some of the features include: Engine: V6 3.2 Liter Automatic Transmission 4WDTraction Control ABS (4 Wheels) Air Conditioning Power Windows Power Door Locks Cruise Control Power Steering Tilt Wheel Dual and Side Air Bags AM/FM Stereo Multi player CD/ Cassette It runs smooth and has a small amount of issues. First there are some cosmetic issues—surface flash rusting on some of the wheel panels and on the wheels. The plastic plate which controls the seat adjustment in the back on the passenger side has a crack which only affects the cosmetic appearance. The inside dome light on the driver side needs to be fixed. And the back passenger side on the driver’s side will make a loud noise when the remote lock is depressed. If you’re only opening the driver’s door---there is no noise when depressing the key. It sounds like a door switch. Also the gas gauge doesn't work--it is always pointing to empty. I used the odometer to calculate my gas usage. The back wheels are painted aluminum on steel wheels and on the passenger side there is some rust. This wheel has blistered and will need to be sanded and painted as it is causing a slow leak from the rust on those wheels. The glove box doesn’t work as it is missing a latch so I duct taped it shut. The water light and ETS light come on while running. The ETS has always come on and my mechanic stated it will be no problem with its drivability. The water light comes on but I attribute that to a bad sensor with the water pressure. I did replace the water pump and sensor as well as the fan clutch, hoses and belt all last year. Included was the fan belt tensioner pulley and oil cooler. Also I put in a new battery -quite expensive but lasts a many years unlike conventional cars. I did buy an used Air smog pump on eBay and replaced the old original one. It doesn't seem to really improve the pickup. I was tempted to remove it all the way for better performance, but I didn't. Also I just put on new brake pads on the front and back wheels. I have the original air box, if needed, as we have an improvised air filter on it now--(for faster pickup). It does not overheat, the A/C is running cold, and it has great performance. I personally took very good care of this SUV and personally maintained the oil changes every three to six months. It has a big engine and takes only Mobil One oil (0-40). The engine is in great shape and probably will run another 180,000 miles with no failure. I have maintained the fluids (topping them off or replacing them) every three or four weeks religiously and this engine should last a long time if you take care of it as I did,. It has leather electrically-adjustable seats which are also heated. It is a great ride if you maintain it and check its oil and water levels every couple of weeks. I offer no warranties and am selling it as-is. I am sure that the individual parts are worth much more than my asking price for the whole vehicle. This SUV won't last long on the marketplace as it has many options and parts which, if piece-mealed, could offer the buyer many more times his or her returns. It has about 185,000-186,000 miles and has been well maintained. As any older car it has its occasional issues. I just spent over $1,000 on inspection-- replacing the front ball joints (upper and lower) and one of the main brake lines. It is inspected until 2015 but will eventually need some new tires. It will need new tires and the other brake line inspected and/or repaired soon. Also I have only one remote key for it. Please review the pictures and email with any questions. I am more than ready to offer more pictures if need be. I am getting old and will be getting my wife into a lease deal as I am tired of working on cars. I do also have a 1986 Jeep CJ-7 with 68,000 original miles for sale. Once these two vehicles are out of the garage, my wife will be happy. Which means more rewarding and quiet sleep for me! I offer free local pickup in the 19053 zip code. I am just north of Philadelphia, PA. Please check out my other estate items up for auction this month.Thanks and God Bless. As-is Standard policy sold --no warrantiesThis vehicle is being sold as is –where is with no warranty expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness or defects herein and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself/herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyers request prior to the close of the sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Seller reserves the right to stop the auction at any time with the exception of the last 12 hours as per eBay rules.