Thinking about S500
11-27-2009, 10:07 AM
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Thinking about S500
New to MB world. Currently drive E39 530i, love it, but MB S is in my head.
How is the real world? Are they reliable? I would keep my bimmer as city car and MB would be for longer drives and weekends (show off car
). I would be driving it 3-5 K/year.
I will appreciate any advice.
Thank you.
How is the real world? Are they reliable? I would keep my bimmer as city car and MB would be for longer drives and weekends (show off car
). I would be driving it 3-5 K/year.I will appreciate any advice.
Thank you.
11-27-2009, 12:28 PM
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2003 S600, 1988 RX-7 single turbo vert, 1998 BMW 740IL
well from owning both a 740 and 530 I can tell you the MB seats are alot softer. Also the steering is not as heavy feeling. With the prices these days for a few more dollars you could step up to the s55 or 600 which is an hands down better car, and show's off alot more.
11-27-2009, 12:29 PM
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All I can tell is that my S500 makes me feel better everytime I get to drive it (my weekend - mon tues, and holidays.) Read other posts about what to look at when buying one. I just got mine a month ago, 2001 S500 for $10.5k +fees +taxes and love it. Everyday I go to my garage to say hello to my "S", and than drive my honda to work.
11-27-2009, 01:54 PM
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All I can tell is that my S500 makes me feel better everytime I get to drive it (my weekend - mon tues, and holidays.) Read other posts about what to look at when buying one. I just got mine a month ago, 2001 S500 for $10.5k +fees +taxes and love it. Everyday I go to my garage to say hello to my "S", and than drive my honda to work.
11-27-2009, 05:16 PM
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Tell you what , Had an 02 S430 With No issue for 2 years , now I'm going on 2 1/2 years with my 03 S500 and only had to replace a knock sensor which was $160 installed . Now it depends How good of a car you get from the previous owner as each one are different from the other , Just try getting 03-up as they are revised in the interior and exterior .
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Tell you what , Had an 02 S430 With No issue for 2 years , now I'm going on 2 1/2 years with my 03 S500 and only had to replace a knock sensor which was $160 installed . Now it depends How good of a car you get from the previous owner as each one are different from the other , Just try getting 03-up as they are revised in the interior and exterior .
So what exactly was changed in 2003 models? Anything major or just facelift?
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