1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 4dr Sedan LWB AMG Wheel

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We are selling a 1997 Mercedes S320 that came to us via trade.

This Mercedes S320 luxury sedan is in extremely well kept condition. It is obvious that it was garage kept and the previous owner took pride in their vehicle. The car starts right up, and runs and drives well. The transmission shifts as it should. The brakes stop well. And it runs down the road straight. This car is in very good condition for its age.

This car just crossed 230k highway miles. However do not let the miles fool you! These cars will go 3-400k with no major issues. They were the last cars designed by Mercedes Engineers before the Chrysler Merger and the accountants taking over and cheapening the brand. The cars build quality is evident everywhere you look. Real wood trim on the dash, double pane window glass for sound proofing, heck 20 years and 230k miles later the door still closes like a safe.

It is finished in a beautiful silver paint that still maintains its shine. The Grey leather interior shows it age, especially in the front seats. The rear seats, carpets, door panels and dashboard wood are in good to excellent condition. The front seats and center arm rest are a different story. The previous owner told us that he always intended to reupholster the front seats but never got around to it. That’s really the only significant thing wrong with the car. As you can see he’s made an attempt at a repair using of all things duct tape. You can easily find replacement seat covers right here on ebay for approximately $250-400.

According to the previous owner, the car has a brand new battery, near new shocks and struts, new brakes front and rear, and new tires all within the last year. This car has the legendary Mercedes m104 straight 6 cylinder engine. While it leaks a little oil here and there, it still starts right up on the first try and pulls like a freight train.

The car also has quite a few upgrades. First a set of staggered 18” AMG wheels with good tires. The set of wheels and tires alone is worth around $1500.00. Second the factory corner lamps were replaced with their European clear counterparts that give it a sharper appearance. The old becker cassette player has been replaced with a modern pioneer head unit with CD and USB inputs and sounds great with the factory bose stereo. And of course the rear model badges have been changed to say S500 ///AMG because well hey – a man can dream.

The car features power windows, power door locks, power antilock brakes, power moonroof, air conditioning, wood dashboard accents, premium stereo system, alloy wheels, and more. Even the factory infrared keyless entry works!

The car rides on a good set of tires. I have personally driven this vehicle and it rides and drives well for the age / miles. There are a few suspension moans and groans during slower speed parking lot maneuvers but nothing major.

There are no check engine lights, The engine is quiet, smooth and powerful. These Mercedes S class cars are phenomenal cars. They offer a very good balance of size, comfort, and power yet still get remarkable fuel economy.

This car is a daily driveable project car. Get in it turn the key and go.

This vehicle has been through our shop and has been completely serviced and evaluated. The car has a fresh oil change for the new owner.

Now every used car has its cosmetic flaws – otherwise it wouldn’t be used! Here is what our inspection has revealed:

The driver rear window needs a window regulator – approx. $100.

There are various nicks and scratches and rock chips consistent with 230,000 miles on the highway, but no noteworthy body damage dents or rust.

I have tried to photograph all the flaws as best I can so there are no surprises. Please review all pictures and go to our website for higher resolution pictures – StatusNJ.com

Overall it’s a VERY nice car especially for the year. I would rate it a 6.5 /10 overall and I’m VERY picky with cars. I tend to be overly critical and under describe cars, but I’d rather you be impressed when you get your new car rather than disappointed due to the unrealistic descriptions that many dealers offer. We are not only selling cars but trying to make friends, and over the years have had many repeat customers and referrals. Please scroll down and see all of the detailed pictures I have included in order to better see the condition thiswonderful Mercedes S320 is in.

If you have any questions please text or call me on my cell phone at (609) 789-8557. I will be glad to address any concerns you may have and walk you through the entire process. We are a used car wholesaler who has made our living through buying and selling through the dealer auctions for years. We have recently embarked on a new venture and have opened a brand new retail lot to pass along the wholesale savings to our lucky retail customers.

We are open Monday – Sat 10 to 4 and cars are generally available for pickup on Weds, Fri and Saturday, however we prefer in person pickups to be on Saturday if at all possible.

Please contact me first and I will be glad to invite you to preview or test drive this vehicle at any point during the auction. I have extensive wholesale shipping contacts and get assist you with door to door shipping throughout the United States and Canada. Please do not hesitate to contact me for a shipping quote.

I understand that buying a car sight unseen over the internet can be a very daunting and or intimidating undertaking. We try our best to make the process as streamlined and as painless as possible.

Here is what we expect from our bidders / buyers:

First of all if you have questions ASK US before you bid. Email us through ebay, text or call my cell phone listed above. If you have a question about a picture, or want further clarification or pictures we can usually take care of those requests fairly quickly.

Secondly do NOT assume or expect things that are not specifically pictured or mentioned. These cars come to us from new car dealerships and do not always include everything that would come with a brand new car. We do not always have spare keys, floor mats, keyless entry fobs, owner's manuals or other small accessories. If these things are important to you please ASK beforehand. These cars are used and we get them as they are. We sell our cars WAY below retail values and as such cannot afford to add accessories or other things after the sale is completed. We DO get wholesale pricing on most items and work, so if you would like something we can usually get it done at a better price.

Please understand that you are bidding to buy this car. If you would like to see it first, by all means contact us and come on down. All inspections are welcome but they must occur on our lot unless otherwise pre arranged, All inspections / test drives must occur BEFORE the auction is over. Overall we have had very good experiences on ebay, however recently we have had a few bidders who have had the impression that a winning bid means they can come check out the car and decide if they like it and or viewing their bid as a starting point for negotiations.

Please understand that we expect prompt payment in full. I have no problem holding cars on our lot until shipping carriers pick them up, or it's convenient for you to come pick them up, but we expect the car to be paid, in full within 7 business days of the auction closing. Please have the resources readily available to pay, or speak with us if you do not feel comfortable with these terms.

TITLES are generally kept with a finance company as collateral for fl

• 3.2L DOHC SMPI 24-valve in-line 6-cyl engine
• Control area network data management system
• Variable intake valve timing
• 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD
• Rear wheel drive
• Monocoque body construction
• Independent double wishbone front suspension w/gas shock absorbers, coil springs, anti-dive geometry, positive offset steering, stabilizer bar
• Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat/alignment control geometry, coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas shock absorbers
• 225/60HR16 all-season SBR tires
• 16" X 7" aluminum-alloy wheels
• Speed-dependent pwr-assisted recirculating-ball steering
• 26.4 gallon fuel tank

• Electrically operated sliding glass sunroof w/rear pop-up feature
• Halogen headlamps/foglamps w/wipers & heated washers
• Rear foglamp
• Dual pwr-folding heated electric remote outside rearview mirrors
• Auto dimming driver mirror
• Tinted glass (all windows)
• Dual-pane side windows
• Windshield wipers w/heated washer system, rain-sensing activation
• Automatic retracting trunk handle

• 12-way pwr front adjustable seats w/pneumatically adjustable lumbar support
• Dual front seat memory feature
• Front/rear center storage armrests w/dual cup holders
• Remote retractable rear head restraints
• Leather upholstery
• Front/rear door panel storage compartments
• Electrically operated tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory

• Color-keyed leather-covered steering wheel/gear shift knob
• Velour floor carpeting/mats
• Burl walnut wood trim
• Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel/coolant temp/oil pressure gauges, fuel economy indicator, electronic odometer, resettable tripmeter, analog quartz clock, digital outside temp indicator
• Warning lights-inc: seat belt, exterior light failure, brake, parking brake on, air bag, traction control, check engine, fuel/oil/coolant/washer fluid levels
• "Parking brake on" audible alert
• 3 position memory for front seats/steering column/mirrors/headrests
• Cruise control
• Anti-theft alarm system-inc: starter interrupt
• Universal integrated garage door opener
• Adjustable rear air vent
• Bose "Beta" sound system w/11-speakers
• AM/FM/weather band stereo radio w/auto-reverse cassette-inc: seek/scan, CD changer controls, anti-theft coding, speed compensated volume
• Prewiring for CD changer/integrated cellular telephone
• Automatic stereo/cellular antenna
• Auto dimming rearview mirror
• Front/rear illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Door storage pockets
• Front courtesy light w/delayed shutoff
• Rear courtesy light
• Front reading lamps
• Rear reading lamps
• Electro-pneumatic door/trunk closing assist

• Driver & front passenger front/side airbag supplemental restraint system
• Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/auto height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors (ETR)
• Outboard 3-point rear seat belts w/automatic height adjustment

We provide the ability to purchase extended warranties on most of our inventory, standard limitations apply.

Wecan arrange shipping across the country, and usually for the best price. Please contact us for a shippingquote before you bid if you are not sure.

Here is what we expect from our bidders / buyers:

First of all if you have questions ASK US before you bid. Email us through ebay, text or call my cell phone listed above. If you have a question about a picture, or want further clarification or pictures we can usually take care of those requests fairly quickly.

Secondly do NOT assume or expect things that are not specifically pictured or mentioned. These cars come to us from new car dealerships and do not always include everything that would come with a brand new car. We do not always have spare keys, floor mats, keyless entry fobs, owner's manuals or other small accessories. If these things are important to you please ASK beforehand. These cars are used and we get them as they are. We sell our cars WAY below retail values and as such cannot afford to add accessories or other things after the sale is completed.

We DO get wholesale pricing on most items and work, so if you would like something we can usually get it done at a better price.

Please understand that you are bidding to buy this car. If you would like to see it first, by all means contact us and come on down. All inspections are welcome but they must occur on our lot unless otherwise pre arranged, All inspections / test drives must occur BEFORE the auction is over. Overall we have had very good experiences on ebay, however recently we have had a few bidders who have had the impression that a winning bid means they can come check out the car and decide if they like it and or viewing their bid as a starting point for negotiations.

Please understand that we expect prompt payment in full. I have no problem holding cars on our lot until shipping carriers pick them up, or it's convenient for you to come pick them up, but we expect the car to be paid, in full within 7 business days of the auction closing. If you do not have the resources readily available to pay, or you do not feel comfortable with these terms

Now onto the legal stuff: Status Motors of NJ LLC is a licensed, bonded, and insured used car dealer in the state of New Jersey. Our retail lot is located at 69 Groveville Road, (corner of Rt 130 and Groveville Road) in Bordentown, NJ. Any inspections must take place on site at our facility, and be concluded before the end of the auction. NJ residents MUST pay 7% sales tax in addition to the winning price of the bid. No exceptions. Out of state residents must pay their own taxes when they go to register the car in their local municipality.

All purchasers (including dealers) must pay a $199 documentation fee, which covers the cost of overnight mail and title transfer, ebay fees etc. Temporary vehicle tags are available to both in state and out of state residents, they cost $25. Non-resident temp tags are valid for 20 days from the date of issuance. Resident temp tags are valid for 30 days from the date of issuance. All cars are sold as-is where is with no warranty expressed or implied. All retail customers will be obligated to sign an as-is where is acknowledgement as part of the purchase paperwork. Please be advised that pictures and descriptions provided are in order to best describe vehicle.

Buyer should expect to find 'normal wear' that would be consistent with the vehicles age and mileage. Older vehicles may show undercarriage rusting consistent with vehicles age and mileage. When a vehicle is being offered in an 'As Is' condition, any description of the vehicle's mechanical running condition pertains only to the condition at the time of ebay listing and does not guarantee the vehicle's future running condition. If you need further information or specific details please contact us prior to bidding. Please feel free to contact us and we will try to accommodate specific requests and/or any questions. Thank you for your interest.

Allsuccessfulbuyers must leave a $500 deposit via paypal immediately upon auction closing or the vehicle will be relisted. The rest of the balance is expected within 5 business days via certified check, bank wire, or cash in person. No vehicles will be released nor titles mailed or transferred until funds have cleared (this includes certified checks). Communication is key. Please talk to me and I will be glad to work with you.