if you could ditch yoru E for a W220 S-class, would you?
09-20-2006, 10:36 AM
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if you could ditch yoru E for a W220 S-class, would you?
if you could lose your current 97-02 Eclass for a pre 03 (99-02) W220 Sclass (S430 or S500), would you do it? please share reasons why or why not.. thanks
09-20-2006, 12:32 PM
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Hmmmm...why not a 2003 again? The reason why I ask is because of the updated interior, but in any case, this is what I was going to do in a couple of years. However, I was considering a 2005 or 2006 S500, when they're fresh off lease. They're wonderful cars, and honestly I wouldn't do it for a pre-2003, because of it looking so 'dated'. You'd have to change the headlights, taillights, mirror LEDs, and then you'd be set, I suppose. I'd wait and get at least a 2003, IMHO.
09-20-2006, 02:09 PM
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I guess any car looks dated if it's out long enough. I want to get an S500 ,too
but with my daughter going to college,seemingly right around the corner,I'm holding back. But after you drive a Mercedes, you don't get a Camry. Your peers will think you've lost your snobbishly good taste...:>)
but with my daughter going to college,seemingly right around the corner,I'm holding back. But after you drive a Mercedes, you don't get a Camry. Your peers will think you've lost your snobbishly good taste...:>)
09-21-2006, 10:24 AM
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maybe but the cost of repairs are way too high on the w220 model.the airmatic being one.
09-21-2006, 10:38 AM
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guys, i found a 02 S430 with 56k miles in mint condition (clean carfax & MB VMI) locally for $23k. i think it's no brainer i should buy this car, b/c this is lower than wholesale/manheim auction. i like W210 E320 but just about every 2002 E320 I've seen locally have $21K+ pricetags.
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09-21-2006, 11:22 AM
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The 220 S class is nicer and has more room than the 210 E class by a good margin. However, the 210 E class is ultra reliable due to its simplicity where as the 220 S class is not. Try it out and if you don't like it sell the car and buy something else.
09-21-2006, 03:23 PM
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not really sure myself but i know that , thats one major problem with them and it's not cheap.....the ride's ok but feels flooty with the s-class.......i've drivin a w211 and i liked the ride better then the w220........
09-21-2006, 10:34 PM
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if you can get the 220 s500 instead the e class, get the s500. my dad has a s500 and that car takes a dump on my e420. the only thing bad about the s class is its too big, but you feel like a big dog when youre riding in a s500
09-22-2006, 08:02 PM
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The S Class (especially the long wheelbase model) should only be driven by a chauffeur unless you really don't have a choice and the E can be driven by both.
This is probably why you felt the S to be excessively large.
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