I am set to buy a 2001 e320 for 15,788 it has 40,505 miles but the only thing im concerned about is it came from out of state new york to be exact and im in california. I want to know what the risk of a bad exhaust and rust because the climates in new york are so different than in california. I did look at he carfax report on the dealers website and owner 1 history said

05/18/2001 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Oceanside, NY Registered as
personal vehicle
05/18/2001 13 New York
New York City Area
Inspection Station Passed safety inspection
View what was inspected

07/02/2001 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Roanoke, TX Title issued or updated
First owner reported
01/23/2003 11,327 New York
Inspection Station Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
View what was inspected

10/27/2003 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Oceanside, NY Registration issued or renewed
Registered as
personal vehicle
Passed safety inspection
04/09/2004 20,275 New York
Inspection Station Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
View what was inspected

09/09/2004 22,561 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pennsylvania
Listed as
a fleet vehicle

Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year.
09/16/2004 Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Dealer Offered for sale as a Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
Midnight Blue Exterior
Java Leather Interior
10/08/2004 22,579 Dealer Inventory
Las Vegas, NV Vehicle offered for sale

and owner 2 history said

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
10/22/2004 Nevada
Motor Vehicle Dept. Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle
12/23/2004 Nevada
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Oshkosh, WI
Title #7677922 Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle

Don't be confused by the two locations in this record. The title was held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin but the car was registered to be driven in Nevada.
10/11/2007 40,505 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pacific Region
Listed as
a fleet vehicle

Are you buying this car? Then make sure you are buying it from a licensed dealership. Otherwise, you could be a victim of curbstoning, which is illegal. A curbstoner poses as a private seller to sell vehicles for a large profit. Be sure to buy this vehicle from a licensed dealer.
11/01/2007 Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. No recalls open for repair

Please let me know what you think asap.

Ps it also has the problem where the temp numbers display distorted but the air blows cold and the heater blows very warm

 

Run,don't walk to the nearest exit!
You are in california, home of the meca for the mercedes used market.This is a dealer lease return over priced by thousands and from a rust state to boot.
Are you paying cash?why are you buying across country(ebay)?
Where are you in Ca.?
get back with the info and I will see what can be located in your area.
Pass on this deal,you would regret it if you took it.
ohlord

 

I have purchased a 2002 E320 Sport and a 2000 C280 Sport from an auction and they have both been great cars. C280 came from South Hampton NY and the E320 came from West Chester PA. I would say pass on the deal if it is a Private Seller but if it at a dealer ask about shipping cost. It sounds like a good deal but low miles doesnt always mean no problems.

 

Just a different point of view,I buy all my cars private party,inspect them completely and have never had a problem.She is looking at paying 3-4 thousand more then market price before shipping for a lease return.
Just inquired with a seller in her area that sold a beautiful 2002 with under 60k miles last week for mid $13teens .There are more in Ca. at great prices if she wants to deal cash and shop wisely.
ohlord
no rust issues,no salted roads issues,how much did you pay for your 02 from auction?

 

i bought it for $30,000 and it had 40k miles on it. Its been a really good car

 

no i bought the car from a dealer in california looking at the cARFAX it says the car came from ny then nevada now its in california. Well I hope i got a good deal because i bought it just came back and i love it drives excellent on the freeway no dents or scratches. quite enegine. the dealer i bought the car from had too many cars on the lot so he lowered the price.