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.

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.

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.

10.5K? How many miles does it have?

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 .

Thank you!
So what exactly was changed in 2003 models? Anything major or just facelift?

Interior and exterior facelift... Pretty big changes, yet still retained a similar look. The interior is much much nicer IMO on the facelift 2003+ models.

Thank you Sir !!!!
Hey man you down to hit the track in NJ on 12/13 With your Beast ML63 ?

How about CL? Is this a same vehicle, just different body type?

140K, check my pictures in the picture thread...

I'd definitely want to, although I'm in CA.
Feel free to fly me out and ship over the ML.

The CL is essentially the S-Class coupe.

Some how I thought you're from NY LMAO

Where in CA r u located? I have a 2001 S500 with 43k miles for sale. if interested please call me @ 831-406-9112, the car is in excellent condition.

I'm in San Diego county. But I am looking for a newer car, 2004 and later, and still thinking S or CL.

You honestly can't go wrong with either. A 2004+ S or CL would be a great choice. Good luck.