Help with 2000-2002 S430....Newbie
09-04-2004, 03:48 PM
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Help with 2000-2002 S430....Newbie
I am in the market for a 2000-2002 S430......
I have owned several MB's, BMW's and numorous Porsches. So I am very german car oriented.
I need some help with the problem areas to look for in this model. Also, what is the market on them. I am seeing $35,000 fow some 00's and some of the 02's seem very high in the 50's.... Is the car that different?
I am very interested in an 00' with only 17,000 miles. I think I can buy the car for somewhere between 35 and 40............ No fancy options like climate seats etc.... does have nav though...
Any help or recomendations are appreciated!
I have owned several MB's, BMW's and numorous Porsches. So I am very german car oriented.
I need some help with the problem areas to look for in this model. Also, what is the market on them. I am seeing $35,000 fow some 00's and some of the 02's seem very high in the 50's.... Is the car that different?
I am very interested in an 00' with only 17,000 miles. I think I can buy the car for somewhere between 35 and 40............ No fancy options like climate seats etc.... does have nav though...
Any help or recomendations are appreciated!
09-04-2004, 06:56 PM
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S500
I have a 2000 S500 and the car is flawless, havn't seen any quirks or glitches...
But I should have bought a 2003+ because I've spent so much money just to make the car looks nice like a 2003+ (headlights,tail... now I want sport body kit, side mirror, dash... )
But I should have bought a 2003+ because I've spent so much money just to make the car looks nice like a 2003+ (headlights,tail... now I want sport body kit, side mirror, dash... )
09-12-2004, 12:26 PM
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2000 S500
I would go with an '03. The car is much more refined. The widescreen nav is much nicer too. Just a totally different driving experience.
If you do go with the '00, just know that you might spend 10k on upgrades if you hang out with us!!
If you do go with the '00, just know that you might spend 10k on upgrades if you hang out with us!!
09-13-2004, 11:59 AM
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2008 S550 4MATIC
My 2 cents-
Whatever you get, get it Starmarked. While the car is great overall and very reliable, one small fix could kill you without the warranty. My old 2000 S430 had a strange suspension thing wrong with it that was quoted at $3500 to fix until I insisted on the warranty fix (long story, but problems with the dealership).
Whatever you get, get it Starmarked. While the car is great overall and very reliable, one small fix could kill you without the warranty. My old 2000 S430 had a strange suspension thing wrong with it that was quoted at $3500 to fix until I insisted on the warranty fix (long story, but problems with the dealership).
09-13-2004, 12:23 PM
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Watch for Rust!
Believe it or not my 2000 s430 has about $8,000 worth of rust damage. MB-USA says too bad please go away!. I have learned that there was a manufacturing defect on the seams. Look underneath all of the doors, and the front fenders seems behind the head lights. Proceed with EXTRME CUATION! 
I need four new doors, two new fenders and a trunk lid!
I need four new doors, two new fenders and a trunk lid!
