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From C200k to S320L, what to take note ?

Old May 18, 2004 | 03:41 AM
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From C200k to S320L, what to take note ?

Hi all S-class owner,

My bro is having a 02' C200k and is in progress to change to a '99 S320 LWB. In this very last second before the change, I need your value input :

1. What problems you encounter so far ?
2. What to take note/care off ?
3. The S320 has a total mileage of 50 miles, worth the change ?
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Old May 18, 2004 | 09:41 AM
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Exclamation Re: From C200k to S320L, what to take note ?

Originally posted by amdxp
Hi all S-class owner,

My bro is having a 02' C200k and is in progress to change to a '99 S320 LWB. In this very last second before the change, I need your value input :

1. What problems you encounter so far ?
2. What to take note/care off ?
3. The S320 has a total mileage of 50 miles, worth the change ?
Hi

Your thread should be placed in W140 forum, not W220!

Also I believe you didn't mean that MY99 S320 you are considering has 50 miles on the clock (may be 50k? mi)
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Old May 18, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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Hi, no he is changing the W220, the very early batch of W220 for sure.

If he change from W203 to W140, I would say it a downgrade as W140 price has been badly depreciated since W220 launch.
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Old May 18, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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Originally posted by amdxp
Hi, no he is changing the W220, the very early batch of W220 for sure.

If he change from W203 to W140, I would say it a downgrade as W140 price has been badly depreciated since W220 launch.
Possible, I wait for the author to answer this question
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Hi all S-class owners, there is no reply or whatsoever ? I need your help here.

Or the S-class is just a perfect car !?

I read somewhere it may have some transmission issue, is that true ? I need to know badly because my brother wants to care very good care of his S320.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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Originally posted by amdxp
Hi all S-class owners, there is no reply or whatsoever ? I need your help here.

Or the S-class is just a perfect car !?

I read somewhere it may have some transmission issue, is that true ? I need to know badly because my brother wants to care very good care of his S320.
Tranny is great - I haven't see any complaints yet
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What about the vacuum door and air suspension then, I guess both items are not long-lasting type ??

I was told for better durablity, the W140 hydraulic suspension last longer, right ?
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Yes, I've saw a couple of the complaints about air pump replacement in ADS and ABC.
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Originally posted by amdxp
What about the vacuum door and air suspension then, I guess both items are not long-lasting type ??

I was told for better durablity, the W140 hydraulic suspension last longer, right ?
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