Hi all, I found an 05 S500 w/only 30k on her locally here in middle FL where there's little choice in anything used(boats, bikes etc). I've not seen it yet, asking 24k for it. I like them well enough but are they disasters mechanically as rumor has it? Would you buy yours all over again? Thanks

 

Nevermiiiiind, she's sold. But would you recommend one anyway knowing what you know now? I know they're not for the thin of wallet.

 

Not necessarily a disaster.

Considering however the many "horror" stories at the forum, a pre-purchase inspection at a MB dealer or at a indpendent specialized workshop is an absolute must.

And dont forget, the happy and satisfied MB guys do not complain, and as such are under-represented in the threads.

Also, a surprisingly large number of problems are repaired by the owner home mechanics. So get prepared and read the forum.

 

That's true-I think the ratio of complaints to compliments is like 17:1. Pre purchase survey is paramount. That's why I bemoaned missing this one.

The seller was surprised I called yet it came out in today paper again...