1993500sel v 1995s500 - MBWorld.org Forums

Jan 5, 2012 | 08:31 AM

kelly1990

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none yet, looking to buy 500sel or s500

1993500sel v 1995s500

Hi there, I am looking for some advice on a pending purchase of two used w140s: a 1993 500sel or 1995 s500. What are the advantages or disadvantages of each assuming the pricing is almost identical? I seem to understand 500sel may have 4 speed trans and s500 five speed? Also, is wintershift important and on both? Do each have wiring harness issues to review? thanks, I look forward to your expertise

Jan 5, 2012 | 08:44 AM

oldsinner111

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s320

Hello 92 thru 95 have wiring issues.As far as smog devices go I would say the 5oosel to be faster.each year they de tune engines to meet stricter laws.

Jan 5, 2012 | 08:50 AM

kelly1990

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Thanks!! any other differences that are important in amenities, transmissions, etc. to consider?

Jan 5, 2012 | 08:54 AM

oldsinner111

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the trans and amenities I don't know
but don't fall for the lifetime ATF in the trans.But a dipstick and change fluid every 30,000 miles

Jan 6, 2012 | 12:37 AM

deanyel

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Same car exactly with a name change in 1994. Same engine, same 4 speed transmission, same flawed original engine wiring harness, literally same everything but the badge on the trunk.

Jan 7, 2012 | 06:45 AM

z168

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3phase-4pole

Theyre mostly aesthetics:
1. Bumper and door cladding are different
2. Tail lamps are different
3. Stereo headunit is different
4. Zebrano wood on the 93 and burlwood on the 95