185k lol
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185k lol
Ok here is the deal, im looking into gettin a w220 not sure what year yet some got what i need and some dont.
found kinda of a deal on one
2001 mercedes-benz s430
miles: 184k
now i know that is a butt-load of miles...
saw it today really clean in and out serviced at mercedes every oil change and has its second transmission..
my question now is is it worth it?
i just need a new daily but i really want the s-class
btw this would be my first benz.
found kinda of a deal on one
2001 mercedes-benz s430
miles: 184k
now i know that is a butt-load of miles...
saw it today really clean in and out serviced at mercedes every oil change and has its second transmission..
my question now is is it worth it?
i just need a new daily but i really want the s-class
btw this would be my first benz.
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Ok here is the deal, im looking into gettin a w220 not sure what year yet some got what i need and some dont.
found kinda of a deal on one
2001 mercedes-benz s430
miles: 184k
now i know that is a butt-load of miles...
saw it today really clean in and out serviced at mercedes every oil change and has its second transmission..
my question now is is it worth it?
i just need a new daily but i really want the s-class
btw this would be my first benz.
found kinda of a deal on one
2001 mercedes-benz s430
miles: 184k
now i know that is a butt-load of miles...
saw it today really clean in and out serviced at mercedes every oil change and has its second transmission..
my question now is is it worth it?
i just need a new daily but i really want the s-class
btw this would be my first benz.
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Oh I know im gonna do repairs here and there on a car like this, I just dont feel like donating all the time to mercedes-benz dealerships lol..
Im kinda worried about the electrical part of the car...
Im kinda worried about the electrical part of the car...
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They are solid , i had an 02 S430 for 2 years and 0 issue . bought it with 41k sold it with 82k , now i have my 03 S500 going on 2 years now and 0 issue and i bought it with 60k and have 85k now and it feels better every day . brakes tires oil change and that is it . My SL now 1 year of ownership and just a front SAM repair for $380 at the dealer . bought it with 29k have 38k now
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a 220 is a very scary car to own if you cant afford repairs, parts and that car are very expensive and you will be looking at replacing them at those miles. I honestly wouldn't get it. Try finding an 80k car.
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So I say go for it and get that car.
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Plus I know parts for benz are really expensive. but i already have that planned out. I use to work at a autoshop that just sells stuff for german cars and they are OEM parts so i get some good discount with them.
but no worries im still looking for other S-class just incase this one doesnt go thru just want to see what im getting myself into since this would be my first benz.
My mustang has like 300k+ miles lol original motor and 2nd tranny just went. its a 1992
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As long as you have the means to fix it then do it. but if your worried about cost of maintence i would stay away from it. i have spent about 14K after my warrenty to keep my car going. right now i have about 125K miles, and it does not run smooth as my friends with new cars. but hey once you own one you will fall in love with it.
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At my old job were I use to work at, some guy use to bring his w220 in and then he upgraded to the w221( AMG 65) he would bring them in for upgrades and stuff like that, always let me drive the car into the garage. i was hooked so I know what you mean by I will fall in love with the benzo lol
At my old job were I use to work at, some guy use to bring his w220 in and then he upgraded to the w221( AMG 65) he would bring them in for upgrades and stuff like that, always let me drive the car into the garage. i was hooked so I know what you mean by I will fall in love with the benzo lol
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That's one major milestone.
One can only wonder what parts are still original, specifically the transmission.
I would buy that just because it made it that far. Then get one of those mileage badges for the grill from MB and use it as a beater. I don't think it gets anymore "pimp" than that; having a W220 beater.
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sheee...
Full limo double sided on the windows including the front windshield lol
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2 damn many + a 02 S-500
besides a driver seat thats toast and a steering wheel that is to i'm sure (hiding under the cover) it's held up pretty well for 347k and still going i'd tint the windows and lower it on some nice amg wheels and daliy the **** out of it till the doors and wheels fell of like the flintstone mobile used to !
