Just purchased an '00 S430
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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:
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obligatory pic of the daewoo, and the nsx:
![](http://www.nsxworks.com/personal/leganza.jpg)
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:
![](http://www.nsxworks.com/personal/leganza.jpg)
![](http://www.nsxworks.com/personal/gmsc/_IGP5195.jpg)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?????
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but tell me something, the nsx and S500 in the garage would make any car enthusiast drool, but what's with the daewoo?????
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The Benz is my 'college beater'
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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.
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.
Last edited by Skylaw; 03-15-2007 at 07:24 AM.
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