1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel with 70k miles

A friend of mine emailed me a few days ago asking for my advice on hybrid vehicles, specifically the Honda Accord and Ford Fusion. They may be good enough vehicles, but these are models I haven’t paid much attention to. Much like the ubiquitous SUV that towers over my Cooper S in traffic, I don’t have an opinion on these cars. I just don’t give them the time of day, as they do not suit my needs. But, if people would like to rephrase the question around fuel economy, I have one word: diesel.

There are a good amount of new generation, clean diesel models available to US consumers these days, from Volkswagen TDIs to Audi A8s to Chevrolet Cruzes. But if you don’t mind dabbling in the modern classics for a bit, the W124 Mercedes-Benz E class was a near constant in the market when it came to the diesel engine, when few manufacturers were employing the technology. This late model 1995 E300 for sale in Portland, Oregon has 70,000 miles, mere childs’ play when it comes to the longevity of Mercedes’ diesel engines.

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Year: 1995
Model: E300 Diesel
Engine: 3.0 liter inline-6 diesel
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 70,321 mi
Price: $13,300 Buy It Now

1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300D E300 Diesel Sedan Low 70K Mi. Immaculate Condition, Super Low 70,321 Original Miles, 1 Owner, Auto Temp Control, Power Driver Seat, Power Sunroof.

This spectacular Black on Gray Leather 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300D Diesel Sedan has been carefully driven and maintained, and is in excellent overall condition. With production of the W124 E-Class finally coming to an end in 1996 after 11 years, this 1995 E300D is a tribute to the craftsmanship, durability, and longevity of this coveted Mercedes model. Nearing 20 years old, this E-Class still looks almost brand new. This car is a rare find that won’t remain in the showroom long!

It’s near impossible to find one of these late model W124 diesels with this kind of mileage in this condition. While a lot of these sedans are still on the road, few have escaped unscathed like this one. Most wear the scars of the everyday grind and long haul januts across the country that remind people of the glory days of Mercedes-Benz. Cars that were engineered to a point, not a price. Not surprisingly, the asking price here is a bit more than what you would normally consider reasonable for a W124 sedan of this era. I can imagine this E300 Diesel making some commuter very satisfied as he passes the errant Prius, knowing that not only is he conserving fuel, but has a durable good that will be around for a long time after the hybrid visits the big recycling center in the sky.

-Paul