navidak123

I'm thinking of buying a 2002 S430. Here is a link to the car:

http://www.trader.ca/SendToFriend/Re...4&adid=6635445

my main concerns are since its a V8, its gonna burn a whole in my pocket for gas, and is the 123,000 km on the car going to cost me a lot of maintenance in the future. I appreciate any help or guidance towards my purchase.

LAWYER2

IMO, that is a waaaaayyy too much for an 02 w/ those many miles. I bought my 01 s430 w/ 96k on it for $14,500. Seen an 02 S430 w/ 112k miles go for 11,500, that I missed out on before I bought mine. Keep checking craigslist, shop around the right deal will pop up. Gas isn't too bad, I average between 18-20 mpg, and that's all city driving

navidak123

The listed price on the site is not the price i was quoted. I'm getting the car for $18K Canadian.

whoover

It's not maintenance that will kill you, it's repair costs. Owning a W220 with no warranty is a huge gamble. The chances are very good that something will break in the $3-5,000 range within two years. $1,000 repairs are very common. As long as you're ready for that, go for it.

walker203

buy it!

benz_addict

it's overpriced you can pick up something like this instead

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...4&adid=7083424

or if you like to stay close to that S430 budget then:

http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ADS=7108872%7C

4matic

i'd say 16,500 is a good deal...see what they can do for you and keep us posted

Skylaw

Check http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220...-look-out.html

With the high mileage, you will not be able to get any extended warranty. Keep cash set aside to cover the worst case, heavy-duty items like Airmatic strut replacement ($1600 U.S. or so each, replaced in pairs; often requiring replacement of the Airmatic pump if they go, $900 U.S.).

frk203

also you might as well spend a little bit more money and go for a 2003 model, they have much better navigation and i heard their air suspension is better.

benz_addict

I wonder if he's going to let us know on his decision, better be not one of those drop in noobs that never come back

navidak123

Thanks for the feedback guys. Decided not to go with the car. Still looking in the market. will keep you guys updated.

LAWYER2

wise choice. I looked for a W220 for about 4 months before I found something that I couldn't pass up on. I got ancy a couple of times and almost about 100k+ mileage car because I was having trouble getting financed along with getting my current vehicle loan paid off.
It all worked out in the end. Did everything the right way, had the car independently inspected and everything worked out.
Good luck