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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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1997 E 320 - 2000 S500
Thinking of buying S430 or S500
I have owned a 1997 E320 and put 223,000 miles on her

It has been a good car but there are some consistant problems that everyone has experienced

I am thinking of buying a 2000 S430 or S500

What do you think

I know it was the first year out

Are you seeing allot of quailty issues or is it a solid car

What are the most common problem? Cost? at what milage?

Thanks for your input
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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get an 03 or better 04 preferrably and make sure you get a warranty and you should be good.
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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There are many, many posts on this topic. I suggest you search on "S-Class reliability" here and on BenzWorld.

Bottom line is, S500 Man is right.
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