know faults on the w220???? before I buy! please advise...
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know faults on the w220???? before I buy! please advise...
Hey guys, im getting close to purchasing a w220 sclass, probably a 200 or 2001, 320 or 430.
Ive just read about the instrument clusters failing, which may cost me big to put right!
Are there any other known major faults either mechanical or electrical, before I do anything rash???
Thanks guys
tbip2001
Ive just read about the instrument clusters failing, which may cost me big to put right!
Are there any other known major faults either mechanical or electrical, before I do anything rash???
Thanks guys
tbip2001
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look around on here, go to carfax and look up the model for problem areas, recalls ect(its free unless you pull a vehicles history, also look at Edmonds.com, Kelley Blue book,ect.
the NHSTA shows recalls too.
Plus if you want real peace of mind get an ext, wtty and a full service history on your car.
the NHSTA shows recalls too.
Plus if you want real peace of mind get an ext, wtty and a full service history on your car.
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2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL
Take a look at this - not precisely written as an answer to your question, but the links should give you some ideas. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/show...48#post1902648
You might also try searching with terms like "S-Class reliability" or "W220 reliability." The topic has been discussed a lot.
You might also try searching with terms like "S-Class reliability" or "W220 reliability." The topic has been discussed a lot.
Last edited by Skylaw; Aug 16, 2006 at 05:05 PM.
