Buying 2001 S500
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Buying 2001 S500
Hi all, I am going to buy next month a 2001 S500. I own 1997 E-420 for long time and very happy with it.
I was thinking to by 2002 E55, but my deal could not go through.
Now is the time to add W220 to my collection.
Due to my tight budget [$30000] I am going to buy 2001 S500 with about 65-75K miles on it.
The car will be of the MB lease. So I am hoping that it will be better car. Also car will be California car, so I don't need to worry about rust. I am buying car from HILINE Dealer only Auction in Riverside, California. Most of the car in this auction are lease return car.
May I get your feed back on 2001 S500. If you all can give me some feed back on any thing that I should be worry about will be greatly appreciated.
Just for outside look is it possible to update head lights to clear style like 2003. I know 2001 S500 comes with Xenon lights, but they are not clear like 2003. I know the tail light are very easy to swap to 2003 look.
Thanks again in advance for your feed back.
I was thinking to by 2002 E55, but my deal could not go through.
Now is the time to add W220 to my collection.
Due to my tight budget [$30000] I am going to buy 2001 S500 with about 65-75K miles on it.
The car will be of the MB lease. So I am hoping that it will be better car. Also car will be California car, so I don't need to worry about rust. I am buying car from HILINE Dealer only Auction in Riverside, California. Most of the car in this auction are lease return car.
May I get your feed back on 2001 S500. If you all can give me some feed back on any thing that I should be worry about will be greatly appreciated.
Just for outside look is it possible to update head lights to clear style like 2003. I know 2001 S500 comes with Xenon lights, but they are not clear like 2003. I know the tail light are very easy to swap to 2003 look.
Thanks again in advance for your feed back.
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The 2000-2002 W220 is known to have the following problem, regardless of how owner drive the car. Worst, most happen around 60-70K, just when the warranty expire.
Airmatic: $4-5K
Instrument cluster: $1.5K
Radio (require replacement of GPS unit): $2.5K
CD-Changer: $600
Electronic ....
For upgrade:
18" AMG wheels: 1.5K
bi-xenon headlight: $1.2K
new style tail light: $350
Other than that, it's a ...good car. I would get the W210 fully load E55 for that money. More fun, more reliable. The W220 is only good from 2003 on
Airmatic: $4-5K
Instrument cluster: $1.5K
Radio (require replacement of GPS unit): $2.5K
CD-Changer: $600
Electronic ....
For upgrade:
18" AMG wheels: 1.5K
bi-xenon headlight: $1.2K
new style tail light: $350
Other than that, it's a ...good car. I would get the W210 fully load E55 for that money. More fun, more reliable. The W220 is only good from 2003 on
Originally Posted by hadam
Due to my tight budget [$30000] I am going to buy 2001 S500 with about 65-75K miles on it.
The car will be of the MB lease. So I am hoping that it will be better car. Also car will be California car, so I don't need to worry about rust. I am buying car from HILINE Dealer only Auction in Riverside, California. Most of the car in this auction are lease return car.
The car will be of the MB lease. So I am hoping that it will be better car. Also car will be California car, so I don't need to worry about rust. I am buying car from HILINE Dealer only Auction in Riverside, California. Most of the car in this auction are lease return car.
