1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 300SEL - Black on Black, 53k original miles

1989 Mercedes Benz 300SELBeautiful long wheel base S Class Mercedes with only 54. 00 original miles. Highly sought after black on black color combination. Desirable inline 6 engine. Carfax is clean and shows no accidents or other issues. Clearly a garage kept vehicle and it shows. Outstanding condition throughout. Truly a collector quality vehicle. Fresh oil service. The following description is based on our observations and may have errors. We highly recommend bidders perform a pre purchase inspection by themselves or by an independent third party before bidding. ExteriorPaint has exceptional depth and shine. No scratches. Minor water spots on roof and hood could probably be removed by a skilled detailer. Body is super straight and has no dings or dents. Doors open and shut with a very gratifying thud and latch noise that you can only find in this era of Mercedes Benz vehicles. Panel gaps are even and don't show any signs of adjustment or tampering. Engine bay is clean. Hood insulation is intact. not falling down or sagging. InteriorNo unpleasant interior odors such as cigarette smoke. pet. or child/fast food smells. Leather is soft to touch with no discoloration. rips. or cracks. Interior wood is in excellent condition. No cracks. peeling or fading. Dash panel is excellent. Headliner has no blemishes. All the power equipment (moonroof. vacuum locks. windows. etc. ) operate correctly. Air conditioning blows cold and heat blows hot. Interior lights function properly. Radio and power antenna operate well. We have not tested the cassette deck. MechanicalEngine does not smoke or even let out a puff of smoke on cold starts. No abnormal engine noises (such as rod knock. stuck lifter. etc). Transmission does not slip or execute hard shifts. Tires show even wear and have excellent tread depth. Suspension is healthy and absorbs bumps like an S Class Mercedes should. Tracks straight and true on the road. This car is truly a joy on the freeway. Has a planted and solid road feel. Cruise control works which is rare in these vehicles. No check engine or warning lights. Vehicle exhibits no rust issues. Only minor surface rust on exhaust and other small areas which are shown in pictures. All the power equipment (moonroof. vacuum locks. windows. etc. ) operate correctly. Engine and transmission have no fluid leaks. Only minor oil seeping in normal places. Air conditioning blows cold and heat blows hot. Equipment includes:Leather interiorPower tilt and slide sunroofDual power seatsPower windowsPower passenger mirrorVacuum operated locksAutomatic climate controlCruise controlAlloy wheelsPower telescoping steering wheelFactory Becker AM/FM/Cassette deckManually operated power antennaAnti-Lock brakesPlease feel free to call us with any questions or to arrange a showing. All of our vehicles are stored indoors and shown by appointment only. Cascadia Motors17033 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Portland OR 97267503-931-8970Oregon Dealer #3258 TERMS OF SALE 1. PreBiding/Buying Inspection: We gladly welcome any PreBid Inspection and will help if a 3rd party PreBid inspection is needed. Time to inspect the car is BEFORE you Bid. not after you Win it. When you Win an Auction. you Enter into a legal contract to purchase the Vehicle. not the right to come and inspect it. 2. Placing a Bid: By bidding on this vehicle you are entering into a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle and you agree to abide by all terms of sale set forth herein. 3. Vehicle Representation: Although we describe all our vehicles to the best of our abilities. it is still possible that we may have unintentionally made an error or left some information out. Please keep in mind that used vehicles may have typical dings and scratches inherent for their year and mileage. Interior wear should also be considered depending on the vehicle’s year and mileage. Opinions and expectations can vary. so please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding the condition of this vehicle. Used cars may not come with all of the original books. keys or accessories. Please review all photos carefully and if there is anything you are not sure about. ask questions prior to bidding. We are not responsible for errors or omissions in our listings. The mileage may be different than advertised due to test drives and demos. 4. Vehicle Inspection: We welcome and encourage potential buyers to inspect the vehicle but such inspections MUST be conducted prior to completion of this auction/listing. This vehicle is available for inspection at any reasonable time. If you choose to have the inspection done by a licensed professional. you must do so at your own expense. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value based solely upon that judgment. Furthermore. it will be assumed that you have inspected this vehicle fully if you have placed the bid. 5. Financing: If you are planning to finance this vehicle through a lending institution. you must secure the loan prior to bidding. Secure all finances and be able to follow through with the payment before you bid. Please call us if you require assistance in obtaining financing. 6. No Reserve Auctions: By bidding on this vehicle you are entering into a legally binding contract. If you bid on this vehicle. that means you agree to abide by all of our terms and conditions. If at the end of the auction you are the highest bidder. you have won this vehicle. 7. Warranty: Unless stated otherwise. this vehicle is being sold “as is” and where is with all faults and possible defects. No representations or warranties are made by seller. either express or implied. including but not limited to warranties of title or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. We are not the first owners of this vehicle and therefore cannot guarantee history. condition. reliability. mileage. title. salvage/history of salvage. function or performance of the vehicle. You are only buying what we have. Manufacturer’s warranties may still apply. An extended warranty may also be available. Please contact us for details. 8. Vehicle Transportation: Buyer is responsible for shipping and/or pickup of the vehicle. All shipping charges are the buyer’s responsibility. We will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage. Shipping companies have insurance policies that protect buyers against damage. If you choose to pickup the vehicle yourself. You have to make sure that you have temp plate. we do not have them. nor can we help you get one. 9. Payment Information: If you are the winning bidder. you must contact us within 24 hours of winning the auction to set up payment arrangements. We require a ____$500. 00______ non refundable option that can be made through PayPal. In the alternative. you can make your non refundable option Cash in person or Bank wire transfer. If the deposit is not received within the required time frame and alternative arrangements are not made. we reserve the right to make the vehicle available for sale to another buyer. The remaining balance is due within _7_ days of making the deposit option. You must fax us your State issued driver’s license after you make the deposit. We reserve the right to keep your deposit and resell the vehicle to another buyer if final payment is not received within _7_ business days. As final payment for the vehicle. we will accept a certified bank check. bank loan check. wire transfer. or cash. We will not release the vehicle and/or title until funds clear. If you pay cash. you can pickup the vehicle immediately. If you pay by wire transfer the vehicle will be available for pickup once funds are available in our account. If you pay by bank check. you will have to wait nine (9) business days until the funds clear. 10. Title Information: Vehicle titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In some cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments from the time the vehicle is paid off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing. there are occasions where we may have to wait for them to arrive. It may take anywhere from _3_ to _14_ business days for us to receive the title. If payment is made using a check we will hold all titles for _21_ business days or until the funds clear. 11. Bidder’s Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to bid. 11. Storage Terms: Once the auction is over. we will store the vehicle free of charge for up to seven (7) calendar days and at _$20. 00_ per day after that. Once the payment has been made. the vehicle will be stored free of charge for up to ten (10) calendar days and at _$20. 00_ per day after that12. Liquidated Damages: In the event that the winning bidder refuses to honor his/her obligation to purchase the vehicle. we shall be entitled to liquidated damages from that bidder as follows: a. $5. 00 in liquidated damages on a vehicle sold for $15. 00 or less. b. $7. 00 in liquidated damages on a vehicle sold for $15. 01 - $40. 00. c. $10. 00 in liquidated damages on a vehicle sold for $40. 01 or greater. 13. Choice of Law & Forum: Buyer agrees that in the event any dispute shall arise. it will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon and litigated in Clackamas County. By bidding on this auction buyer consents to service by certified mail. 14. Miscellaneous: We reserve the right to obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction. In order to protect the integrity of this auction. buyers with zero or negative feedback must contact us prior to bidding. We reserve the right to cancel any and all bids at our discretion and end the auction early in the event the vehicle is sold prior to the end of the auction. we shall not be held liable for such cancellations. 15. Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hrs of auction end!16. Not responsible for Typographical errors. If you are not sure about something. please call us