Purchasing my first Benz. HELP !
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Purchasing my first Benz. HELP !
Hello all.
Very excited about the thoughts of owning my first Benz. I have narrowed down my choice to a fully loaded 2002 Black 500S, tan interior with the sport package. Looking for one with mileage that is between 35,000 and 48,000 miles. This seems to be in my price range of $35,000 to $40,000.
To be honest I really need to educate myself on this car, and this seems to be the first place to stop. Thanks for your advanced patience with questions that seem silly.
The first thing everyone is saying is wait till you service the car. You will pay through the nose. Can anyone provide a link so I can estimate the service cost on mileage between 40K and lets say 80K.
Any thing else I should look for? Any websites with pictures? Ebay has two beautful black ones for sale and when the car seems right I have no problem flying to go get it.
Thanks for any help.
Very excited about the thoughts of owning my first Benz. I have narrowed down my choice to a fully loaded 2002 Black 500S, tan interior with the sport package. Looking for one with mileage that is between 35,000 and 48,000 miles. This seems to be in my price range of $35,000 to $40,000.
To be honest I really need to educate myself on this car, and this seems to be the first place to stop. Thanks for your advanced patience with questions that seem silly.
The first thing everyone is saying is wait till you service the car. You will pay through the nose. Can anyone provide a link so I can estimate the service cost on mileage between 40K and lets say 80K.
Any thing else I should look for? Any websites with pictures? Ebay has two beautful black ones for sale and when the car seems right I have no problem flying to go get it.
Thanks for any help.
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FIRST...Welcome to the BOTS(Brothers of the Star)...Second....go to w220 forum pal this is W140!!!..J/K. W220 arent bad cars there just made much much cheaper then the w140 and they dont grab your attention like a Big w140 does..if i were you i would go with a 99 w140 before a w220..my uncle had a 01 s500 and had nothing but trouble he traded it back for a w140,i really cant help you with the w220 i dont really know anything about the bugs other then they cheaper made and dont have the Mercedes look..but whatever you pick were just glad you picked a Benz!!
ps the w220 forum might be better to get your info on them.
ps the w220 forum might be better to get your info on them.
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Originally Posted by Benz4Bill
W140 W220?
Already lost? Please explain lol
Thanks for the hello
Already lost? Please explain lol
Thanks for the hello
w140 refers to all s class between 1992-1999
w220 refers to all s class between 2000-2006
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Splash Splash Splash!!!!
A car is a car, it deserves the money, do you really need a S-class ?
Think; what are you looking for in a car, the S class is the car my driver uses to take us around, it doesn't quite appeal as a car for a family..
I would go for a different Benz Billy !!
Please tell us what your looking for; such as your family? and other stuff like kids, and comfort, uses of the car, or anything else.
I'm sure their is a better Benz out there to suit, as an old w140 S-class may not just do what you need. I'm thinking an SUV, anyways get back to me!
Jouj
A car is a car, it deserves the money, do you really need a S-class ?
Think; what are you looking for in a car, the S class is the car my driver uses to take us around, it doesn't quite appeal as a car for a family..
I would go for a different Benz Billy !!
Please tell us what your looking for; such as your family? and other stuff like kids, and comfort, uses of the car, or anything else.
I'm sure their is a better Benz out there to suit, as an old w140 S-class may not just do what you need. I'm thinking an SUV, anyways get back to me!
Jouj
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Originally Posted by JoujiAMG
Splash Splash Splash!!!!
A car is a car, it deserves the money, do you really need a S-class ?
Think; what are you looking for in a car, the S class is the car my driver uses to take us around, it doesn't quite appeal as a car for a family..
I would go for a different Benz Billy !!
Please tell us what your looking for; such as your family? and other stuff like kids, and comfort, uses of the car, or anything else.
I'm sure their is a better Benz out there to suit, as an old w140 S-class may not just do what you need. I'm thinking an SUV, anyways get back to me!
Jouj
A car is a car, it deserves the money, do you really need a S-class ?
Think; what are you looking for in a car, the S class is the car my driver uses to take us around, it doesn't quite appeal as a car for a family..
I would go for a different Benz Billy !!
Please tell us what your looking for; such as your family? and other stuff like kids, and comfort, uses of the car, or anything else.
I'm sure their is a better Benz out there to suit, as an old w140 S-class may not just do what you need. I'm thinking an SUV, anyways get back to me!
Jouj
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Originally Posted by BenzKid24
old s-class...is that a insult??? mind i remind you that NEWER MBs are not made like our "old" benz's....and if it is a insult you might want to pull that silver spoon out your mouth,before you insult peoples dream car old or new..if that wasnt a insult please disreguard my statement
Benz4Bill - My experiance with my "older" Benz has been the cost of maintanance isn't so bad. Granted I do 90% of my own Maint. , but in the last 3 years it has cost me very little. Maybe I should knock on wood but an older Benz is the way to go. Some people obviously have had higher cost but still love the car (its worth it). Last read back through the posts on the 140 and see whatt the real owners say & check out the picture threads.
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hahaha. Well, most of us who don't have drivers prefer to drive the pinnacle of family sedans (yes, family sedans) ourselves. What do you mean it doesn't appeal as a family sedan? What a strange thing to say.
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First thank you everyone for your replies.
I decided on the 500S because I do have two kids, a 40 minute drive to work on non congested freeways, and because I occasionally have to drive clients to various functions. I did underestimate its size though. It's roomy!
My next question is:
My current finances dictate that I can either afford a 2002 500S or a 2003 S430. Both with low mileage.
I admit I am quite a newbie when its comes to the Benz, so thank you in advance with your patience.
Am I losing a lot of options by stepping down to the S430? Because I obviously will be getting a slightly newer car and technology.
Respectfully,
Bill
I decided on the 500S because I do have two kids, a 40 minute drive to work on non congested freeways, and because I occasionally have to drive clients to various functions. I did underestimate its size though. It's roomy!
My next question is:
My current finances dictate that I can either afford a 2002 500S or a 2003 S430. Both with low mileage.
I admit I am quite a newbie when its comes to the Benz, so thank you in advance with your patience.
Am I losing a lot of options by stepping down to the S430? Because I obviously will be getting a slightly newer car and technology.
Respectfully,
Bill
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02,03 not really to much in difference,other then a 4.3 liter and a 5.0 liter plus all the cool toys..again i say a 99 S500 is WAY better then any w220 out there but if your dead set on a w220 then go with the s500.
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Originally Posted by BenzKid24
02,03 not really to much in difference,other then a 4.3 liter and a 5.0 liter plus all the cool toys..again i say a 99 S500 is WAY better then any w220 out there but if your dead set on a w220 then go with the s500.
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Thanks for the input. Realistically after pricing these out, its going to depend on the almighty dollar.
Any thoughts on this one. I would obviously have it mechanically checked by an unbiased Mercedes dealership. The stated door scratches concern me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NICE-...QQcmdZViewItem
Thanks for the input. Realistically after pricing these out, its going to depend on the almighty dollar.
Any thoughts on this one. I would obviously have it mechanically checked by an unbiased Mercedes dealership. The stated door scratches concern me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NICE-...QQcmdZViewItem
