khuongoikhuong

I'm not rich or old, I just really like the body style and just the fact that Tupac had it all over its lyrics. I've always dream of having one.

So now I can afford it, at least a used 2000 S500 at around $35K. I still have a small amount left for the rainy days but that's it.

My question is, is it worth it? should I spend 70% of all the money I have into a luxury car that's 5 years old?

Thanks

ArMaNi S500

You'll be happy with your decision to get it. Then you can spend the other 15 thousand on a body kit, rims, tv's, exhaust, etc.

UD-Andy

if u r going to put alot of money into a car i wouldnt buy an S class mercedes i would buy a sports car (someting fun to drive) an S500 is a beautiful car dont get me wrong my father owns an 04 but its not anything exciting after a year of driving it, what im tring to say is buy an old 911 porsche turbo, porsches r timeless any porsche from the 80's r going to be an awsome car. u could most likly get a 85'-89' 911 turbo with about 20,000 miles for around $40K. thats just my opinion.
~Andy~

Thericker

It's no slouch for a large luxury sedan, and way more exclusive looking than some 80's 911.......Go with the S you wont be disappointed in my opinion.

Wolfman

The S500 is nice, but either buy a 2001 or get and an extended warranty (or Starmark) with it. The 2000 models had a number of first production year issues that can easily eat up the remainder of your money... Under warranty they are just a minor nuissance.

Its a great car and for $35k the bulk of the depreciation has been taken by the former owner(s). Also, you may just want to keep (invest) your money and lease the thing.


Wolfman

Btw, clearly not a smart choice of sinking $40k into an old and outdated '80 Porsche...

vimzin

exactly dont spend most of your money into a 2000 maybe a 2001 with the problems fixed, but still the same expect to pay a lot in fixing little things that go wrong all the time... Im pretty sure that you would be more happy if you get a S class that has a warranty on it still...

AirBenz919

The S500 is nice, we've owned one, it did have some issues in the first year, unfortuneatley, we got in an accident and it was tottaled. I would suggest leasing the S. Spending most of your hard-earned cash on a used vehicle is not a good idea, IMHO. Neither is spending $40K on a used Porsche.

MBE55AMG

Porsche or Mercedes, both would be an excellent choice. I'd buy a car that's 5 years old. Who's there to laugh at me?

sportlichE430

Nice signature MBE55AMG!
Bigger girls, smaller car OK too

khuongoikhuong

Hi everyone,

Just so this thread have a happy ending, I've purchased a used 2000 S500 and....

WWWOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!!

I freaking love it, like no others, I like everything about it which makes it worth the extra cash. Look at it this way:

I would have spent $28,000 for some average IS300, TL, GS300, blah blah.. for another 10 K, I got my dream car, I'm so glad I did it....

So glad....

Well you guys are going to hear from me very soon...

vimzin

congrats

topspin4hand

Congrats. Send some pics when you stop flaunting that sucker all over the roads.

Is this your 1st MB?

Man-Du

Good for you!! I pickup my first S-Class this month and I feel like it is the best car that I've ever owned. You're absolutely right about chasing your dream car. Good choice. TL's, IS300's are now high school kid cars.

BTW, I get way more attention with my S-Class than the brand new 2004 Porsche I was driving.

MB AMG

The S500 would be a good choice. OH, Congrats!

I think Tupac was reffering to the W140 or R129 lol.

99bmw740il

Brian_I.

Congrats! Please post some pics when you get a chance. Question: did you consider an '03 E Class for around the same price? Just curious...

khuongoikhuong

Yeah, I actually did consider the 2003 up E class for around the same price but I didn't find any (the car is too new to be found on the used market) if there is, the price is still way high, S500 is my dream car, if I get an E, I'm not satisfied, so I think the S500 was a good choice for me