Vehicle Description
Clean . Dependable and a GREAT cruiser . Nice paint . Nice
Interior. Transmission rebuilt at 151k. Engine valve job at 151k.
Lots of receipts and recent maintenance (see below) shows She has
been lovingly cared for, and the reason she is looking good at
190,000 miles.This wagon is a great daily driver and is sporty and
stylish , fun to drive and super comfortable on a highway trip !
These wagons retailed for $45,000 in 1989. You can experience this
Mercedes for a sliver of the cost - sunroof down cruising the
freeway to your next event !I love this wagon but have too many
irons in the fire right now and not using it much. When I purchased
it the AC didnt work. I purchased a new compressor ($900!). I've
not had any problems with the car in 6 years. This Seven Passenger
Wagon is equipped with AM/FM/CD Stereo, Air Conditioning, Power
Steering, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Power
Drivers Seats, Interval Wipers, tilt wheel, Tachometer, Security
System, Third Row Seat, Tinted privacy windows, polished Aluminum
wheels with dust covers (prevents brake dust from tarnishing them
and was told that these wheels were one year only and retailed for
$1000 ea at the time they were made).Exterior... has nice paint -
original. Straight body w/ only a couple of small dings. new front
headlight surrounds ($100). Newly Pinstriped to match Interior.
Tinted windows, good chrome. Interior... blue leatherette with
Three (3) rows of seats! Overall interior gets an 8 out of 10. Dash
is not cracked. The door panels and carpet and headliner all very
nice. Has a Moon roof which works fine. All interior lights work.
The drivers seat has some small cracks in seat cushion, but nothing
major - please see photo-- Also, the laminated wood trim is chipped
in center console.There is an aftermarket AM/FM/CD player. The
steering wheel has a hand-stitched leather wrap and has a great
feel. All windows go up and down . AC works well (new compressor,
new gas). Weathertech floorliner for cargo in the rear . Rear
defrost/wiper . electric antennae is INOP (It remains in the "up"
position for reception). Tailgate door needs a prop in cold
weather.Mechanically.... she is running well, idles well, brakes
well etc. Known issues: 1.) she recently failed smog in CA by 2 ppm
over CA smog tolerance. So...best to sell to someone outside CA.
2.) cruise control recently stopped working properly. It engages,
but is set to a high speed. 3.) Battery will drain if not driven in
a week or two. I've installed a quick disconnect switch at the
battery.Work performed at 151,000 miles: Transmission Rebuilt, top
end rebuilt, new fuel injectors, new radiator, new precat, new
neutral safety switch, new windscreen, new rear hatch
weatherstripping. Work performed at 188,000 miles: new tires, new
serpentine belt, new fuel filter, new cap and rotor, new plugs, new
ignition control module, new front brakes, new fluids, Etc.
Nostalgic looks. Elegant styling. Unmistakably Mercedes. These are
getting harder to find. Gets 22+ mpg.Priced for a quick sale. Had
rather sell, but Trades considered . Front Air Conditioning,Front
Air Conditioning - Automatic Climate Control,Center Console,Cruise
Control,Power Steering,Steering Wheel - Power Telescopic,Abs -
4-Wheel,Power Brakes,Self Leveling Suspension,Gauge -
Tachometer,Antenna Type - Power,Cassette,Radio - Am/Fm,Front Fog
Lights,Wheel Diameter - 15 Inch,Wheels - Alloy,Tinted Glass,Window
Defogger - Rear,Front Wipers - Intermittent,Power Windows,Rear
Wiper,Roof Rack,Anti-Theft System - Alarm,Front Airbags - Driver
Only,Power Door Locks,Side Mirror Adjustments - Power,Side Mirrors
- Heated,Driver Seat Power Adjustments,Front Seat Type -
Bucket,Passenger Seat Power Adjustments,Upholstery - Vinyl
