Just purchased an '00 S430

Mar 14, 2007 | 03:57 PM

scorp965

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Just purchased an '00 S430

New to this forum, I had been looking for a W210 E55 AMG, but I came across the S430 and felt it would better suit my needs... this is going to be a daily driver, replacing a Daewoo Leganza, alongside my supercharged NSX.

Here are pics, its an eBay car (*gasp*), I will be picking it up either Friday or Monday:

obligatory pic of the daewoo, and the nsx:

Mar 14, 2007 | 04:06 PM

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You are a VERY brave man. Best of luck with that car.

Mar 14, 2007 | 04:08 PM

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You are a VERY brave man. Best of luck with that car.

Thank you, I have heard some negative things about the early W220's, but I have a friend with a '00 S430, and he's up to 120k miles with very limited issue... I checked the carfax, and it shows consistant service history on this S430, it was even sold as CPO not that long ago.

Mar 14, 2007 | 04:14 PM

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Purrty car....did you get a chance to drive a E55

before you pulled the trigger on this ?

Mar 14, 2007 | 04:22 PM

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Purrty car....did you get a chance to drive a E55

before you pulled the trigger on this ?

I drove three local cars, all W210 E55's... It's something of a 'disconnected E39 M5' feel, if that makes any sense. fwiw, I also tossed a few lowball offers to some E55's, but the car is commanding a premium, even with bad examples with no service history.

I have my nsx for going fast in, I was after more of a 'freeway boat', now that I get to attack the 405 to the tune of 70 miles/day.

Mar 14, 2007 | 04:24 PM

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Did you have the NSX from new or did you pick it up used ?

Mar 14, 2007 | 04:26 PM

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Did you have the NSX from new or did you pick it up used ?

I have had the nsx approx 2 years now, it's up to 350rwhp and 290rwtq, but I will be removing the supercharger in favor of a single turbo next month... going for a flatter 400rwhp figure.

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Mar 14, 2007 | 04:29 PM

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If you mind me asking....what did you pay for the NSX ?

I sent you a PM...

Mar 14, 2007 | 04:30 PM

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I sent you a PM...

Cool !

Mar 14, 2007 | 04:50 PM

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S430 is a great vehicle. More space and better ride. Even though the E55 has more power but its still a great car. Enjoy

Mar 14, 2007 | 04:51 PM

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The S looks nice and decently loaded. I think you will be happy with it. At least it has some nice shoes

Mar 14, 2007 | 05:20 PM

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Hey welcome. I'm also have a nsx. I believe you are a regular "prime"-er like me. I also have a 2002 S430 and 2000 ML55. I like that sport package you have.. My S430 is a standard package but I have 19" staggered wheels.

Mar 14, 2007 | 05:25 PM

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Welcome to the club, but do take that AMG badge off.

Mar 14, 2007 | 11:04 PM

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how much for the S430? i was thinking about a W220 but ended up buying a 2001 E55.

Mar 14, 2007 | 11:08 PM

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how much for the S430? i was thinking about a W220 but ended up buying a 2001 E55.

I was bidding on your E55, listed as a Pontiac, right? with 70k miles?

It looks like you got a deal, I wasn't online to place a bid.

Mar 14, 2007 | 11:14 PM

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your nsx is just whoa. post more pics...

Mar 14, 2007 | 11:24 PM

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your nsx is just whoa. post more pics...

These are from January, it looks a little different now:

Mar 15, 2007 | 12:40 AM

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nice nsx! too bad my gf thinks those are fugly, otherwise i'd seriously consider getting one.

but tell me something, the nsx and S500 in the garage would make any car enthusiast drool, but what's with the daewoo?????

Mar 15, 2007 | 12:44 AM

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nice nsx! too bad my gf thinks those are fugly, otherwise i'd seriously consider getting one.

but tell me something, the nsx and S500 in the garage would make any car enthusiast drool, but what's with the daewoo?????

I live in Laguna Hills, and commute 70 miles/day to CSULB for school... I was amazed I could buy a complete car for the price of an exhaust, and I thought I would be fine with using the daewoo as a beater, but its getting a bit annoying driving the Leganza 2 hours a day, my reason for buying the W220.

The Benz is my 'college beater'

Mar 15, 2007 | 03:30 AM

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both cars are great. what year is the nsx?

Mar 15, 2007 | 07:19 AM

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Nice S430!! Like the wheels! Interior is super. Of course I like the silver exterior (mine is the same).

I note that the hood ornament has been replaced with a flat badge, without changing out the grille for one with a star. It's all a matter of preference, no more - but the original sedan would have had the raised star hood ornament. Sports models usually have no raised ornament, and have the grille star.

If you are of a mind to, Performance Auto Parts (a forum sponsor - see top of page) or any number of other suppliers can help with restoring the hood ornament or changing out the grille.

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