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2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI — Gold over Tan Leather
Enthusiasts call the mid-2000s E320 CDI 'peak diesel' for a reason. Its 3.2L OM648 turbodiesel inline-six — the last of Mercedes' legendary straight-six diesels before the brand moved to the more complex, less bulletproof V6 CDI engines — is famous for running well past 300,000 miles with routine care, delivering nearly 370 lb-ft of torque and remarkable efficiency along the way. 2006 was the final model year for this specific engine platform, making it one of the most sought-after years to own one. We were confident enough in this example that we road tested it over 1,000 miles before listing it.
?? What You're Actually Getting
• Carma 90-point inspection — road tested over 1,000 miles, inspected, and documented before delivery
• OBDII scan confirmed: all drive monitors completed, zero stored or pending trouble codes
• CARFAX: no structural damage reported, no airbag deployment reported, no indication of an odometer rollback across either owner
• 30 service history records on file — this car has been meticulously maintained its entire life
• Significant recent reconditioning performed at our own Duluth Auto Service & Imports — itemized below
• 1 key and the original owner's manual books included
• Serviced by our own team at Duluth Auto Service & Imports — (08/12): pre-delivery inspection completed, oil and filter changed, cabin air filter replaced, fuel filter replaced, engine air filter replaced, front wheel speed sensor replaced, both hood shocks replaced, blower motor replaced, battery replaced, both composite headlamps replaced, mass air flow sensor replaced, signal acquisition module replaced, engine control module replaced, and fuse box replaced
• An estimated $4,400–$5,000 in documented service already performed, estimated at Mercedes-Benz franchise-dealer parts and labor rates for the Atlanta area
?? Real Value
CARFAX's own History-Based Value for this VIN came in at $7,280 — a figure that already reflects two accident reports and an open recall as negative factors, per CARFAX's own analysis. We cross-checked that against comparable diesel E-Class listings currently on the market; a comparably-equipped, lower-mileage 2008 diesel E-Class we found listed at $7,990. Given this car's higher mileage, we're landing on a conservative base market range of $6,500 to $7,800.
Where this car earns its keep is in what's actually been invested in it recently. Our own shop, Duluth Auto Service & Imports, performed extensive work on this vehicle in the past month, itemized in full in the Vehicle History section below — approximately $4,160 in documented parts and labor at retail rates, including a full engine/powertrain computer module replacement.
Combining the market range with that recon investment, our Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan ($300 value), and our 5-Year Maintenance Plan ($2,500 value, no year or mileage restrictions), this vehicle carries roughly $13,460 to $14,760 in total value. Price is only what you pay, but value is what you get — and on this car, the story is genuinely in the recent work, not just the book number.
?? Features & Specs
• 3.2L OM648 turbodiesel inline-6, 201 hp / 369 lb-ft torque
• Rear-wheel drive
• 5-speed automatic transmission
• Gold exterior
• Tan leather interior
• Sedan, 4-door
?? Vehicle History (Full Transparency)
This E320 has had two owners — the first in Arkansas from 2005 to 2016, the second in Tennessee from 2016 until this year. CARFAX reports two accidents: one on 11/2/2009 with no further detail provided, and one on 4/21/2016 involving damage to the right front. In both cases, CARFAX re
This 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 CDI is available for drivers in Duluth, Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Alpharetta, Cumming, Decatur, Stone Mountain ...