What to look for
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1997 s320
What to look for
Will be picking up just purchased 1997 MB s 320 this pm. Has 74,071 miles with dealer records in glove box. Called MB dealer service manager that performed all service from day one, looked up VIN. He said no reason to bring vehicle in-previous owner was redundant about service. Stated he knew car and it was in excellent condition.
In reviewing records the following items were replaced:
8,032 miles Oxygen sensor
17,500 Instrument Cluster
20,723 Cylinder Head
31,000 Driveshaft flex discs and drive belts.
What should I expect next? Is it worth $2000-2500 to purchase extended warranty?
I have reviewed this site many time while making purchase decision. You all have been a great help. Thanks
In reviewing records the following items were replaced:
8,032 miles Oxygen sensor
17,500 Instrument Cluster
20,723 Cylinder Head
31,000 Driveshaft flex discs and drive belts.
What should I expect next? Is it worth $2000-2500 to purchase extended warranty?
I have reviewed this site many time while making purchase decision. You all have been a great help. Thanks
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Will be picking up just purchased 1997 MB s 320 this pm. Has 74,071 miles with dealer records in glove box. Called MB dealer service manager that performed all service from day one, looked up VIN. He said no reason to bring vehicle in-previous owner was redundant about service. Stated he knew car and it was in excellent condition.
In reviewing records the following items were replaced:
8,032 miles Oxygen sensor
17,500 Instrument Cluster
20,723 Cylinder Head
31,000 Driveshaft flex discs and drive belts.
What should I expect next? Is it worth $2000-2500 to purchase extended warranty?
I have reviewed this site many time while making purchase decision. You all have been a great help. Thanks
In reviewing records the following items were replaced:
8,032 miles Oxygen sensor
17,500 Instrument Cluster
20,723 Cylinder Head
31,000 Driveshaft flex discs and drive belts.
What should I expect next? Is it worth $2000-2500 to purchase extended warranty?
I have reviewed this site many time while making purchase decision. You all have been a great help. Thanks
Ricky
As for the warranty, I would say its up to you. Sometimes these cars need no work, but other times these 140s can be a real pain in the a**. Its merely "the luck of the draw" as Haku stated. He has a 600 and a 320. His 600 never needs any work but his 320 is always having something done. I recently picked up a 1992 600sel and the thing is a complete headache (as are ALL of my mothers W140s). They are in the shop at least once every other week for something (usually not always $$$ but sometimes whatever breaks is $$$). So if budget is an issue I would suggest the warranty. What are the details on the warranty?
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1994 S420
Warranty has Heavy Restrictions
There is a total payout cap, typically in the $10,000 to $12,000 range which sounds reasonable....but
Max Paid on Electrical could be as low as $600
Max Paid on AC could be as low as $1000
Max Paid on Transmission as low as $2500
Max Paid on Engine as low as $4000
various other component categories, $500 to $1500.
Things NOT covered..which are likely to be a problem...
Wiring Harness is famously bad in these cars
Rotor, Distributor Cap,
Radiator
Head Gaskets
Mass Flow Sensors anywhere, intake , fuel, exhaust
It just seemed to me the only way the program was worth it was if I had multiple component failures and based on discussion with a couple mechanics, that is not likely.
