Problem with 2000 S500?
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Speaking of Repairs....
Speaking of Which... I need rotors... Anybody know who has them without me having to wait weeks to get??
Performance gave me a 2 week turnaround.... and OEM parts direct doesn't seem to work anymore....?
Performance gave me a 2 week turnaround.... and OEM parts direct doesn't seem to work anymore....?
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From: Charlottesville, VA
00 S500 & 2008 E350 Wagon
I have owned my 2000 S500 for over a year now. I was my first foray into the big MB's. I bought the 4 year extended warrenty for my car. It has saved me money, even for regular service.
My only major problem, which Skylaw has been very helpful with is the Command Unit. A tape is stuck in the tape drive. My local MB dealer could not fix it. I have scouted around for a used head unit, the run about $1,400 used.
There is nothing cheap about these cars.
I love it and look forward to buying my next S500.
As every one has said, make sure you have money in the bank, just in case.
My only major problem, which Skylaw has been very helpful with is the Command Unit. A tape is stuck in the tape drive. My local MB dealer could not fix it. I have scouted around for a used head unit, the run about $1,400 used.
There is nothing cheap about these cars.
I love it and look forward to buying my next S500.
As every one has said, make sure you have money in the bank, just in case.
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As for your seat trim, try this for a neat solution - https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...stic+trim+seat
Last edited by Skylaw; Feb 2, 2008 at 02:38 PM.
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02 S500 Sport
If one of the lighters that doesn't work is in the back, turn off the child lock/window lockout feature on your driver's side door (at the center of the 4 window control buttons). It also disables the rear lighters.
As for your seat trim, try this for a neat solution - https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...stic+trim+seat
As for your seat trim, try this for a neat solution - https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...stic+trim+seat
He was touching it yesterday and he is like hmm no heat.
I touched it today, Lots of heat around it
I didnt acutally put my finger in lol, but i felt the heat around it.Im not a smoker and I dont let anyone smoke in my car either.
Last edited by Gondon; Feb 2, 2008 at 03:08 PM.
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Good Luck with an early W220 (2000 S430)
I am probably going to jinx my car for having said this.
I have a early model W220 - a 2000 S430 with 97K miles on it.
Most of my troubles were covered by a recall - burned out dash (early W220s), front engine harmonic balancer (lots of $$$ but covered by recall).
The only repair I had to do was the camshaft sensor which is also a known problem on early w220s. I got it for $90 and had it replaced for $90.
Prophylactically, I had the front struts resealed - I hope that this will make my airmatic pump live longer. I laso had the tranny fluid changed at 95K miles ($250 at dealer) and changed the radiator and brake fluid myself.
SUMMARY: Buy an early W220 ONLY if you are mechanically inclined and are knowledgable on the car OR have a large repair fund in hand.
I have a early model W220 - a 2000 S430 with 97K miles on it.
Most of my troubles were covered by a recall - burned out dash (early W220s), front engine harmonic balancer (lots of $$$ but covered by recall).
The only repair I had to do was the camshaft sensor which is also a known problem on early w220s. I got it for $90 and had it replaced for $90.
Prophylactically, I had the front struts resealed - I hope that this will make my airmatic pump live longer. I laso had the tranny fluid changed at 95K miles ($250 at dealer) and changed the radiator and brake fluid myself.
SUMMARY: Buy an early W220 ONLY if you are mechanically inclined and are knowledgable on the car OR have a large repair fund in hand.
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00 S500 & 2008 E350 Wagon
I forgot to mention that my dash control went out - it went dark, but was covered as part of a recall. I actually ended up with a newer dash board.
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From: california high desert
2003 S500, 03 C240, 03 E320, 03 tahoe
You cant compare the 220 and the 140.
No matter what you pay for the car, borrow an extra $10K and put it in an escrow account for airmatic/electrical problems. If it were me, I'd get a 1997-99 model 140. They have problems too but those years were fabulous for MB.
The car is more solid build , rides more German like, very classy looking, less Japanese looking, and cheaper priced too.
Just my opinion as you might not like the 140 styling. It was criticized by many but I thought it was terrific. Owned two of them.
I also owned a 2000 S500 when they first came out and just didn't like the cheapness of it. I worked hard to like it but after 18 months , went elsewhere.
The car is more solid build , rides more German like, very classy looking, less Japanese looking, and cheaper priced too.
Just my opinion as you might not like the 140 styling. It was criticized by many but I thought it was terrific. Owned two of them.
I also owned a 2000 S500 when they first came out and just didn't like the cheapness of it. I worked hard to like it but after 18 months , went elsewhere.
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What do you think the cost to replace a COMAND or SAM is? I've had several repairs (paid for by warranty) on my 2001 S55 that would have run this much. If you've avoided these problems, that's great. But they're not rare by any means on older W220s.
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need help/info
i have a 2000 s500...active suspension light on dash vehicle rising displayed..it only started when i put on 20 inch aftermarket wheels...the left side front dips more then right and ride is very stiff......could this be from putting on the 20s? or???
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From: california high desert
2003 S500, 03 C240, 03 E320, 03 tahoe
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Ya i asked that question about OEM parts direct and no one knows interesting
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Same problem here...
I have 2002 S500 (Northern California). This morning when I got out I saw the rear driver side very low. The other three sides are just fine. Last Saturday I got to sit in the back while my sister-in-law was driving my car and I could hear "thud" sounds when it went over the bumps. I made a note to have it checked out but couldn't get around doing so and now this morning it was low.
I am wondering it is just the shock/strut or something else? I never got any warning lights for Airmatic or anything. When Iraise the car via the button on the dash, it goes up and drops low on the reat driver side.
Can anyone help me with my question?
Thanks in advance.
I am wondering it is just the shock/strut or something else? I never got any warning lights for Airmatic or anything. When Iraise the car via the button on the dash, it goes up and drops low on the reat driver side.
Can anyone help me with my question?
Thanks in advance.
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From: california high desert
2003 S500, 03 C240, 03 E320, 03 tahoe
how would you diagnose the EIS ?
I agree with you.. 2000 model seems to be the absolute worst...
can't get a 2004 for 5k? that I do not agree with you.. yes you can, of course it will have higher mileage, but they are out there.. i just priced a 2004 in dallas for 27K with low miles so don't say no you can't because you'd really be surprised what's out there these days...
Happy to say that mine has been okay o far.. just normal low ticket stuff....
But I can safely say that I will never see a $2000 electrical bill or a $3000 suspension bill.. My labor is a fraction of that.
can't get a 2004 for 5k? that I do not agree with you.. yes you can, of course it will have higher mileage, but they are out there.. i just priced a 2004 in dallas for 27K with low miles so don't say no you can't because you'd really be surprised what's out there these days...
Happy to say that mine has been okay o far.. just normal low ticket stuff....
But I can safely say that I will never see a $2000 electrical bill or a $3000 suspension bill.. My labor is a fraction of that.
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2000 S500
Bought a 2000 S500 and it came with V8 and Kompressor badge on it. I am new to the mercedes family and don't know much about them but I'm thinking they were put on by previous owner.Am I right? Thanks to anyone who can enlighten me
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yes someone bought the badges they sell for $10 on ebay
