View Poll Results: What is the best model choice?
New S430
3
17.65%
Used S430
0
0%
Used S500
10
58.82%
New 745i
4
23.53%
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Buying An S Class...
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Buying An S Class...
Hey all-
i am currently on the hunt for an S430 or an
S500 with about 15,000 to 20,000 miles on it
i am wondering if anyone has experienced any
major problems (mechanical/ electrical) with their
2002-2004 S class. if you have please post a
response and maybe give me some buying tips
thanks!
i am currently on the hunt for an S430 or an
S500 with about 15,000 to 20,000 miles on it
i am wondering if anyone has experienced any
major problems (mechanical/ electrical) with their
2002-2004 S class. if you have please post a
response and maybe give me some buying tips
thanks!
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you could try 01+ cause I might be able help you out there. But anyways if it has to be 02 and up then 02 S500, if possible make it sport. Let me know if you have any questions.
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My brother just got a offer on brand New 2004 S500 for $76,000 (MSRP$85k) includes dest. & $1k gas Guzzler tax. Is it a good deal?
Last edited by DL_AMG; May 7, 2004 at 01:12 AM.
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Brand new MY2004 S500 for $76k (incl. destination & GG Tax) - sounds very impressive!
Is there any options installed (like CD changer - which is still an option
)?
I would guess that the car offered for that price is in stock (its looks like overstock elimination offer).
So, are the exterior/interior colors matching your desire?
If yes and the budget allows, I would go for brand new S500 (though options like AMG Sport Package, Distronic, Parktronic, Active Ventilated seats - would be missed a lot
)
Is there any options installed (like CD changer - which is still an option
)?I would guess that the car offered for that price is in stock (its looks like overstock elimination offer).
So, are the exterior/interior colors matching your desire?
If yes and the budget allows, I would go for brand new S500 (though options like AMG Sport Package, Distronic, Parktronic, Active Ventilated seats - would be missed a lot
)
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Originally posted by DL_AMG
My brother just got a offer on brand New 2004 S500 for $76,000 (MSRP$85k) includes dest. & $1k gas Guzzler tax. Is it a good deal?
My brother just got a offer on brand New 2004 S500 for $76,000 (MSRP$85k) includes dest. & $1k gas Guzzler tax. Is it a good deal?
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heh, just noticed...
Cople of ppl voted for Beemer?
Interesting...
No offence, but I would rather drive Audi, Lexus or Infiniti than that ugly BMW rival...
How people can compare that hi-tech trashcan with S?
Cople of ppl voted for Beemer?
Interesting...
No offence, but I would rather drive Audi, Lexus or Infiniti than that ugly BMW rival...
How people can compare that hi-tech trashcan with S?
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Originally posted by Hires
hehe you can always compare, but remember that in some cases the S500 is alot more expensive than a BMW, if we compare second hand I think its even more true.
hehe you can always compare, but remember that in some cases the S500 is alot more expensive than a BMW, if we compare second hand I think its even more true.
The base price difference between 745i and S500 is about $10k which does not look that much after you experienced both vehicles...
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I guess the price is very good at current market then. 
I did vote for 745iL due to the price & interior design. Afterall you sit in the car not outside the car.
For $85k you get all the options possible on 745il. The driving dynamic is way better than S-class. Interior is very nice, actually nicer than MB. BUT I still hate the i-Drive and the exterior design.
That's the only option that car has...CD changer $410.
The car is in the showroom floor in Pewter Metallic / Charcoal. The way my brother wants.
The dealer is in Cupertino, CA. He also get above blue book trade-in value on the 99 ML430! :P
I did vote for 745iL due to the price & interior design. Afterall you sit in the car not outside the car.
For $85k you get all the options possible on 745il. The driving dynamic is way better than S-class. Interior is very nice, actually nicer than MB. BUT I still hate the i-Drive and the exterior design.
Originally posted by IluvS500
woah what dealer is this?
woah what dealer is this?
That's the only option that car has...CD changer $410.
The car is in the showroom floor in Pewter Metallic / Charcoal. The way my brother wants.
Is there any options installed (like CD changer - which is still an option )?
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Originally posted by DL_AMG
I guess the price is very good at current market then.
I did vote for 745iL due to the price & interior design. Afterall you sit in the car not outside the car.
For $85k you get all the options possible on 745il. The driving dynamic is way better than S-class. Interior is very nice, actually nicer than MB. BUT I still hate the i-Drive and the exterior design.
I guess the price is very good at current market then.
I did vote for 745iL due to the price & interior design. Afterall you sit in the car not outside the car.
For $85k you get all the options possible on 745il. The driving dynamic is way better than S-class. Interior is very nice, actually nicer than MB. BUT I still hate the i-Drive and the exterior design.
New 7-series interior (again IMO) is not bad, but feels much cheaper than even Audi 6/8 series. The only two things I liked in a nw 7-series BMW are:
1. The raised placement of the monitor is kinda cool and more ergonomic
2. Night amb. lighting - nicely implemented
But again - may be its only me... but when you drive 745i and then immediately A8 - A8 wins.
If you try A8 and then S500 - S-Class wins
And do not bother to test S-Class after 745i, that may stop you from visiting BMW dealership for a few years...
That's the only option that car has...CD changer $410.
The car is in the showroom floor in Pewter Metallic / Charcoal. The way my brother wants.
The dealer is in Cupertino, CA. He also get above blue book trade-in value on the 99 ML430! :P
The car is in the showroom floor in Pewter Metallic / Charcoal. The way my brother wants.
The dealer is in Cupertino, CA. He also get above blue book trade-in value on the 99 ML430! :P
And again , considering the over the book trade-in value for your ML430, unbelievable discount on brand new (it is brand new, right? not fleet or some demo?) car - you have nothing to lose (well, besides your ML
)
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Originally posted by DMI+RY
The color choice Pewter/Charcoal is very nice!
And again , considering the over the book trade-in value for your ML430, unbelievable discount on brand new (it is brand new, right? not fleet or some demo?) car - you have nothing to lose (well, besides your ML )
The color choice Pewter/Charcoal is very nice!
And again , considering the over the book trade-in value for your ML430, unbelievable discount on brand new (it is brand new, right? not fleet or some demo?) car - you have nothing to lose (well, besides your ML
)
IMO BMW still win in handling department, period.
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Originally posted by DL_AMG
The car is brand new in the showroom, only have 12 miles on it so far. You actually can see the car at autotrader.com
IMO BMW still win in handling department, period.
The car is brand new in the showroom, only have 12 miles on it so far. You actually can see the car at autotrader.com
IMO BMW still win in handling department, period.
