S500 for a young adult?
01-08-2007, 09:58 PM
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You need a BENZ!
30-35k will get you a nice Certified Pre Owned Benz from a dealership. Go to mbusa.com and do a search within that range. Even if you end up with an older S, as long as you have the warranty you are golden.
I purchased my S500 in 1999, and yes, it had some issues. However, all issues were electrical or electronic. No engine or transmission. I now have 70k miles; the car is 10k miles out of warranty and no issues. Will drive it to 100k before I trade it for a W221.
Personally, I don't see an issuse with a young successfull person driving an S--just as long as you don't pimp it out. If you are that worried, go for a CLK convertible (very easy to find in your price range), E-class, or even a C-cheap class. I had a couple of C's (while at the same time having an S, and the C is a good car and has a younger feel to it. But, if the choice was C versus S---S wins, no contest.
Regarding a BMW, Acura, or Lexus--I did a brief stint with each of them--nice cars, but there is nothing like a Benz. And, as far as a Chevy versus a Benz?!?! That would be like comparing the Ritz Carlton to Motel 6.
Buy the Benz and let us know what you get. You will not regret it.
I purchased my S500 in 1999, and yes, it had some issues. However, all issues were electrical or electronic. No engine or transmission. I now have 70k miles; the car is 10k miles out of warranty and no issues. Will drive it to 100k before I trade it for a W221.
Personally, I don't see an issuse with a young successfull person driving an S--just as long as you don't pimp it out. If you are that worried, go for a CLK convertible (very easy to find in your price range), E-class, or even a C-cheap class. I had a couple of C's (while at the same time having an S, and the C is a good car and has a younger feel to it. But, if the choice was C versus S---S wins, no contest.
Regarding a BMW, Acura, or Lexus--I did a brief stint with each of them--nice cars, but there is nothing like a Benz. And, as far as a Chevy versus a Benz?!?! That would be like comparing the Ritz Carlton to Motel 6.
Buy the Benz and let us know what you get. You will not regret it.
01-10-2007, 02:14 AM
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01-10-2007, 06:51 PM
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suprised no one else has had a similar response as mine...
why not just keep the prelude.. keep driving dads C class if needed.. and do something better with the 35 grand than spend it on a car you dont need.
why not just keep the prelude.. keep driving dads C class if needed.. and do something better with the 35 grand than spend it on a car you dont need.
